School of Management

152.752
Project Management
30 credits

Administration Guide
Semester Two, 2011 Internal Albany
Paper Coordinator Dr David Tappin

Acknowledgement
I would like to thank Tony Vitalis and Lorraine Skelton for their guidance and assistance with this paper.

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CONTENTS
PART ONE ............................................................................................................ 1 Welcome ........................................................................................................... 2 Paper Coordinator ........................................................................................... 2 Contact Information ......................................................................................... 2 Massey University National Contact Centre ................................................... 3 Quick Reference ............................................................................................ 4 The Paper ......................................................................................................... 5 Aim ................................................................................................................. 5 Prescription .................................................................................................... 5 Learning Outcomes ........................................................................................ 5 Structure ........................................................................................................ 5 Suggested Study Programme......................................................................... 6 Study Schedule ................................................................................................ 6 Your Online Learning Environment ............................................................... 7 Textbooks and Recommended Reading ........................................................ 7 Required Textbooks ....................................................................................... 7 Recommended Reading ................................................................................ 8 Assessment...................................................................................................... 8 Assignment One: Essay ................................................................................ 9 Assignment Two: Exercises .........................................................................10 Assignment Three: Case Analysis and Report .............................................15 Assignment Submission ................................................................................25 Referencing ...................................................................................................25 Copyright Regulations ...................................................................................26 Plagiarism .....................................................................................................26 Extensions and Late Assignments ................................................................26 Feeling Overwhelmed? ..................................................................................27 PART TWO ..........................................................................................................29 Academic Dishonesty/Cheating ....................................................................30 Plagiarism .....................................................................................................30 Massey University Library .............................................................................35 Library Website (http://library.massey.ac.nz) ................................................35 Using the Library in Person ...........................................................................36 EndNote ........................................................................................................36 How to Access STREAM ................................................................................37 Supporting your Learning at Massey University .........................................39

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PART ONE

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Welcome
Welcome to you all. This paper was first introduced as a special topic in 2001 and has proven popular, being offered as an internal paper as well as through distance learning. The paper is largely designed around your textbook and follows the project life cycle. It is worth 30 credits and can be credited towards a number of Massey postgraduate qualifications. The paper assumes no prior knowledge of project management but a reasonable knowledge of business practice is an advantage.

Paper Coordinator
My background is in human factors analysis, through both applied research and consultancy. My research interests include: work systems analysis and design, employee involvement, the facilitation of industry-led change, and organisational safety culture. My experience in project management stems from involvement in product design projects and industry-based research projects both as a team member and team leader. My office hours are on Thursdays from 4-6pm. Im happy to see you at other times, but you will need to arrange this with me first. Email is the most reliable method of contacting me, and I will respond the same day where possible.

Contact Information
Dr David Tappin Phone: Fax: Email: Location: (09) 414 0800 extn 9536 (09) 414 8109 d.c.tappin@massey.ac.nz QB 3.12, Quad B Building, Massey University, SH17, Albany School of Management Massey University Private Bag 102 904 North Shore City 0745 New Zealand

Postal address:

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School of Management Academic Administrators

If you would like to discuss your programme or paper selection, please contact an Academic Administrator. Phone your local campus: Albany 414 0800, then dial extension 82021 Undergraduate Katie Ranby Postgraduate Shuling Jin Email: S.Jin1@massey.ac.nz Email: K.A.Ranby@massey.ac.nz

Location:

QB.2.08 Quad B Building, Level 2 Massey University, SH17, Albany School of Management Massey University Private Bag 102 904 North Shore City 0745 New Zealand

Postal address:

Massey University National Contact Centre

Most matters (such as exam information or change of address) should be addressed to the National Contact Centre. Please contact the National Contact Centre if you change your address otherwise you will not receive important information, including marked assignments. Telephone: Facsimile: Text: Email: Internet Chat: 0800 MASSEY (0800 627 739) (06) 350 5618 5222 contact@massey.ac.nz chat.massey.ac.nz

Telephone (from outside NZ): +64 6 350 5701

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Quick Reference
Here are some common issues or queries, and who to contact in each case:

ISSUE OR QUERY

WHO TO CONTACT

Change of name or address

National Contact Centre

Contact Course enquiries

National Contact Centre

What papers should I take next?

Academic Administrator

I think I should withdraw

Paper Coordinator

I am going to withdraw

National Contact Centre

Personal matters impacting on study

Paper Coordinator

I dont understand the assignment

Paper Coordinator

I think my grade is incorrect

Paper Coordinator

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The Paper
Aim
The aim of the paper is to provide a comprehensive study of the theory and methods employed in Project Management.

Prescription
A comprehensive study of the theory and methods employment in project management. Prerequisite(s): Graduate status and Permission HOS

Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete this paper should be able to: Understand the basic principles of project management. Be able to apply the techniques learnt to the management of projects.

Structure
The course is made up of 11 topics that cover the theoretical and practical aspects of project management. These relate in most cases to chapters in your textbook, while additional readings are also provided which add detail or context to each topic. Please remember that this is a postgraduate course and I expect you to read widely, especially when you come to complete your assignments. A weekly 3 hour class will be given on Thursdays from 6-9pm in QB2 (please check as room allocations may change). Additionally, a 5 hour workshop with Professor Tony Vitalis and Dr David Tappin will take place in AT1 from 12-5pm on 13th October. Lecture outlines will be provided on Stream along with additional readings. The structure of each class will be based around overheads, exercises and discussion. The formal part of the lecture will last between 2- 2.5 hours, with less formal tutorials or assistance provided after this as required. Although student attendance at classes is not compulsory for this course, it is strongly recommended. Solely relying on the material on Stream and the textbook, without attending lectures, is likely to result in a lower grade for this paper.

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Suggested Study Programme

This is a 30 credit single semester paper and requires 25 hours of study per week over 12 weeks. This includes reading, research, revision, discussion, writing and class time. The schedule below reflects this but stretches it out over 17 weeks, due to semester and study breaks. Additionally, the second assignment does not need any research or extra reading other than what is provided on Stream. The schedule below which follows the internal timetable is only a suggested one. You may prefer to work out your own reading/study schedule to suit your personal requirements. The main point is to work to some schedule so that you dont fall behind.

Study Schedule
Semester Two 2011
Date 21 July 28 July 4 August 11 August 18 August 25 August Weeks Topic 1 2 3 4 5 6 Microsoft Projects workshop (QB 4&5): Mrs Lorraine Skelton Introduction to Project Management: frameworks and methodologies PMBOK and Project Selection Project planning, leadership and stakeholders Phases of a project Network diagrams Text chapter 1 2 3 4 6 Assignment 1 due: 6pm, Thursday 25 August Assignments

MID SEMESTER BREAK (29 August 9 September) 15 September 22 September 29 September 7 8 9 Project management research Project teams and communication Project risk and cost 10 5, 8 7 Assignment 2 due: 6pm Thursday 29 September

6 October 13 October

10 11

Information systems and reporting Project management workshop covering all areas of the course: 12-5pm with Prof. Tony Vitalis and Dr David Tappin. Please note that this workshop is during the afternoon. In the evening class we will review course material and discuss assignment 3.

9, 11

20 October

12

Project audit, termination and contract

12

STUDY BREAK (25 October 11 November) 11 November Assignment 3 due: 5pm Friday 11 November

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Your Online Learning Environment

This paper makes use of Stream to help create an online learning environment. This will allow you to communicate and collaborate, through the internet, with others taking the paper and with me. Access to the internet and email is required. Any feedback you can provide on the value of this service, both during the paper informally as well as in the formal paper evaluations, would be greatly appreciated. The online environment helps you do well in the paper in three ways: increased interaction with your peers, which research has shown can have a positive impact on learning. regular participation in the discussion group, which helps increase motivation for finishing readings in a timely manner. increased exposure to the material, which will increase retention.

Information on how to access Stream is found in PART TWO.

Textbooks and Recommended Reading

Required Textbooks
Hartley, S. (2009). Project Management: principles, processes and practice (2nd ed.). Frenchs Forest NSW: Pearson Education Australia.

You can order your textbooks from: BENNETTS Albany Campus Branch: Telephone: Email: (09) 443 9707 aku@bennetts.co.nz

Web Site:

http://www.bennetts.co.nz/

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Recommended Reading
There are many good books on the topic of project management and the library has a good selection of these. It is highly recommended that you access the journals Project Management and the International Journal of Project Management. Links to both these journals are on the Stream site for this paper. Additional readings will be provided on Stream for you to access as part of your study. To assist with your reading and research I will be providing an update in class on how to conduct a topic search using electronic databases, and how to critique research papers.

Assessment
Assignment Assignment 1 (essay) Assignment 2 (exercises) Assignment 3 (case analysis and report) Due Date 25 August 29 September 11 November Word Limit 2000 n.a. 3000 Weighting 30% 30% 40%

To complete this paper you will need to achieve at least 50% (a combined total from all assignments).

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Assignment One: Essay

Due Date: Weighting: Word Count: 6pm, 25th August 2011 30% of final grade 2000 maximum (excluding references and appendices)

Learning Outcome Being Assessed: 1

Successful project management requires clearly defining the boundaries across which the project manager must communicate. Critically examine this statement. Discuss potential barriers to success in your answer.

What I expect from you I will provide more guidance on marking criteria in class. However, there are certain points that are common to all essays that I would expect to be present in yours. I will be looking for a clear introduction on what the essay is about. Then I would expect a logical development of the argument and some conclusions that follow logically from the argument. The main emphasis is on the content, which will attract 60% of the marks. I would expect clear referencing of your sources and I would expect most of them to be from journal articles rather than books. The remaining marks will be given for structure, presentation, style, and referencing.

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Assignment Two: Exercises

Due Date: Weighting: Word Count: 6pm, 29th September 2011 30% not applicable

Learning Outcome Being Assessed: 2 This assignment consists of two parts, A and B. Please answer both parts.

PART A 1. Kimolos International is a small consultancy firm specialising in securing funds for organisations working in development projects. Kimolos International is able to use standardised project formats for each engagement. You have been assigned to this client as project manager partner and have compiled the network information and activity times for the latest client as shown below:

Activity A B C D E F G H I J K

Description Start story draft using template Research client firm Create due diligence rough draft Coordinate needs proposal with client Estimate future demand and cash flows Draft future plans for client company Create and approve legal documents Integrate all drafts into first-draft proposal Line up potential sources of capital Check, approve, proposal and print final legal

Immediate predecessor A, B C C E C D, F, G G, F H I, J

BET 4 2 2 6 6 2 4 2 5 2 2

Sign contracts and transfer funds

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Time in Workdays Activity A B C D E F G H I J K Optimistic 2 1 1 3 3 1 2 1 4 1 1 Most likely 3 2 2 6 6 2 3 2 5 2 2 Pessimistic 10 3 3 9 9 3 10 3 6 3 3

1a. 1b.

Draw the network. Determine the critical path.

1c. What is the probability that the contract will be completed in less than 26 days? (Adapted from: Gray, C.F., & Larson, E.W. (2000). Project management: the managerial process. Singapore: McGraw-Hill.)

2.

Below are shown the activities for a project and how they are related. Activity C depends on A Activities D, F, K depend on B Activity G depends on F Activity E depends on C, D, and G Activity H depends on E and K.

Relationships:

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Activity duration and resources Activity A B C D E F G H K Duration (days) 10 4 2 4 2 2 1 2 4 Manning 2 3 1 3 2 1 1 2 2

2a.

Using the information given above, draw the network and calculate the forward and backward paths. Determine the critical path. Construct the Gantt chart and the manning requirements. Assume that 5 people have been assigned to the project and that all five can do the activities. Redesign the Gantt chart so that manning requirements do not exceed the resources.

2b. 2c. 2d.

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PART B Below are shown the activities for a project and how they are related. Activities B, C and D depend on A. Activity E depends on C Acitivity F depends on D Activity G depends on B, E and F.

Assume this network and the data that follow. 1. 2. Compute the total direct cost for each project duration. If the indirect costs for each project duration are $450 (21 time units), $400 (20), $350 (19), $300 (18), $250 (17), and $200 (16), compute the total project cost for each project duration. What duration represents the lowest total project cost? What is this cost? Slope Maximum Crash Time Direct Costs Normal Time A B C D E F G 5 9 8 7 4 6 3 Cost $ 90 100 80 60 70 50 200 4 5 7 6 2 4 2 Crash Time Cost $ 120 140 120 80 190 190 280

3.

Activity ID

(Adapted from: Gray, C.F., & Larson, E.W. (2000). Project management: the managerial process. Singapore: McGraw-Hill.)

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What I expect from you You should not use computer packages designed for project management (i.e. MSProject, etc), programmes that would do all the thinking for you. However, you could use programmes such as Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc to draw the diagrams/charts. You can also hand write this assignment.

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Assignment Three: Case Analysis and Report

Due Date: Weighting: Word Count: 5pm, 11th November 2011 40% of final grade 3000

Learning Outcomes Being Assessed: 1, 2

Read the following case and analyse it, drawing on relevant literature. Prepare a report on your findings. Format: Ensure that you understand the requirements for a written report. Choose either of the report formats (inductive or deductive). Role: Audience: You are an independent consultant reporting to the Board/CEO. Board of Directors.

What I expect from you The report should be tightly focused on key issues. Avoid long descriptions and be sure to draw on a range of theory from the project management / organisation studies literature to support your analysis. Remember that you have to consider a dual audience a business audience and an academic audience. This means that clarity and brevity must be combined with thoughtful analysis and appropriate referencing of a range of academic sources. Please note that the questions at the end of the case are there to help you with the writing of the report. You are not expected to address each questions individually. The following case study is taken from: Kerzner, H. (2003). Project Management: case studies. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley & Sons.

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Assignment Writing Guidelines

Two good guides to writing essays and reports as well as referencing are found in: Emerson, L. (2009). Writing Guidelines for Business Students (4th ed.). Melbourne: Cengage Manolo, E., Wong-Toi, Gl, Bartlett-Trafford, J. (2009). The business of writing. (3rd ed.). Albany: Pearson Education NZ.

Assignment Submission
Assignments are to be submitted electronically on Stream (assignment two can be a hard copy and can be posted). Please ensure a copy of the honesty declaration is attached to your assignment. This is available on Stream for your use. All assignments will be automatically be checked by Turnitin software for plagiarism. Your assignments will be marked on line and returned to you with feedback within three weeks of the due date. Remember to always keep copies of your assignments, in the unlikely event that they become lost.

Referencing
All sources for an assignment should be listed in a reference section at the end of each assignment. Reference lists are formatted according to certain conventions. All Departments/Schools in the College of Business have adopted the formatting conventions of the American Psychological Association (APA style). For all assignments, therefore, your reference section should be formatted according to APA conventions. Details on APA formatting for books and journals are available in Assignment Writing Guidelines for Business Students. Copies of this booklet are obtainable from Bennetts Bookshop. For details of how to format more unusual material (proceedings of meetings, TV programmes, individual interviews), refer to the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association. It is available on request from the reference librarian. Further details on referencing can be found in PART TWO of this Administration Guide.

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Copyright Regulations
Please remember that as a student you breach the Copyright Act if you photocopy an entire book, or a significant proportion of a book, without the permission of the copyright owner. The only time you can copy a book freely is if that book is no longer in copyright (which will not be until 50 years after the death of the author and/or 25 years after the book was published). It is also a breach of the law to obtain photocopies from other people. As a student you can make one copy of a small proportion of a book so long as you make the copy only for your private research and study. You are free to make a copy of an article from a journal for your private study or research. Massey University reminds you of your obligations under the Copyright Act 1994. You must be familiar with the information posted in the Library near photocopy machines. Remember too that electronic or digital copies are subject to essentially the same limitations as photocopies.

Plagiarism
Plagiarism is defined by Massey University as: Presenting as ones own work the work of another, including copying or paraphrasing of anothers work without acknowledging it as another persons work through full and accurate referencing. It applies to material presented through written, spoken, electronic, broadcasting, visual, performance or other medium. Any form of plagiarism is considered to be Academic Misconduct and is viewed seriously by this University. Refer to PART TWO to view the College of Business and University Policy on Plagiarism.

Extensions and Late Assignments

An extension may be granted in exceptional and verifiable circumstances (e.g. illness with a medical certificate) but this must be agreed by the Course Coordinator at least 24 hours prior to the due date. Essays that are submitted after the time they are due without an agreed extension will lose marks based on how late they are.

Final Examination
There is no final examination associated with this paper.

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Feeling Overwhelmed?
Are you Having doubts, sudden feelings of incompetence? Having awful realisations of time running out? In other words, thinking of withdrawing? Ask yourself Will I regret this later? Will I feel better after a cup of coffee/the baby has gone to sleep/the weather has improved? Do I really have to decide now? Should I write to or phone my paper coordinator? Tell yourself Ive got this far, I might as well finish. I have the right kind of reasons to ask for an extension of time for the assignment. I could even send in a draft outline if I am confused and dont know if Im on the right track. There are people around who can help if I ask. Do Talk about it with your paper coordinator. Often students withdraw because, working in isolation, they do not realise that other students are having the same problems and in fact, compared to others, they are doing very well. Make contact and find out how you are going, and what suggestions the paper coordinator can make to help you. Discuss withdrawing with your family, your employer and others important to you. Get on with what needs to be done now (leave future tasks to the future). If after all of that you Find out your official withdrawal dates (before financial or find you have no academic penalty). You can find these in the enrolment alternative but to information sent to you at the start of the semester, or contact withdraw then the National Contact Centre. To officially withdraw you will either need to log-in to MyMassey and withdraw, or fill in the appropriate forms and return them to the University.

The only way you can be withdrawn or change your paper is to log-in to MyMassey and withdraw, or fill in the appropriate forms. These are available from Massey Contact or you can find them on the Massey University webpage under Supplementary Forms. Contacting the paper coordinator or tutor does not affect your withdrawal.

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M ASSE Y U NI VERSI T Y
S c h o o l o f M a n a g e m e n t ( Al b a n y )
Lecturers Name Paper Name Paper Number

Date Assignment due

Honesty Declaration
I/we declare that this is an original assignment and is entirely my/our own work. Where I/we have made use of the ideas of other writers, I/we have acknowledged (referenced) the source in every instance. Where I/we have used any diagrams or visuals produced by others, I/we have acknowledged (referenced) the source in every instance. This assignment has been prepared exclusively by me/us for this paper and has not been and will not be submitted as assessed work in any other academic paper. I /we have read the Code of Student Conduct on the Massey University web site http://calendar.massey.ac.nz/2007/statutes/dr.htm, clause (f), wherein it states [Students shall] act with honesty and integrity in submitting material or imparting information to the university. Assessment & Examination Regulations clause (7) clarifies further that dishonesty is a breach of the Code of Student Conduct and will be dealt with accordingly.

Family Name

Given Name(s)

ID number

Student Signature

Date

Group Name or number

For Office Only Markers Name: Markers Signature: Grade/Mark:. Date:..

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PART TWO

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Academic Dishonesty/Cheating
The University treats dishonesty in either coursework or exams as a serious offence that is subject to penalty. One of the most serious offences is plagiarism (see below). The Massey University Academic Calendar, in the Assessment and Examination Regulations Section, sets out procedures to be followed when dishonesty is discovered. Penalties can be financial or academic, including suspension or exclusion from the university. It is your responsibility to make sure that you understand the forms that cheating and plagiarism can take, and ways to avoid breaching the relevant policies and regulations.

Plagiarism
The following pages have been extracted from the College of Business Information & Policy Handbook found here:
http://www.massey.ac.nz/massey/learning/colleges/collegebusiness/academic-programmes/academic-programmes_home.cfm

7. 7.1

STUDENTS' RESPONSIBILITIES Attendance: Students are expected to attend lectures, even though most Lecturers do not keep attendance records. Where compulsory attendance at lectures or laboratories is required, this will be specified by the Lecturer. Attending lectures and taking notes will assist significantly in understanding course material. Some papers require students to attend tutorials as well as lectures. Failure to attend the requisite number of tutorials may result in the student being prohibited from sitting the final examination. Where there is a legitimate reason for absence from a tutorial, the student should make it known to the tutor in advance of the tutorial if possible, or at the first opportunity following the tutorial.

7.2

Intellectual Honesty: When students make direct use of, or quote the work of others, they are required to acknowledge the source in every instance.

8.

PLAGIARISM (a form of cheating): University and College Policies

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The following extract on University Policies is from the Dishonesty in any Assessment and Examination Page 27 of the 2010 Massey University Calendar: UNIVERSITY POLICY Dishonesty in any Assessment or Examination 7. Dishonest practice in connection with any examination or assessment, is considered to be a breach of the Code of Student Conduct and in some cases, the Code of Responsible Research Conduct. The process for resolution of complaints of misconduct varies depending on the seriousness of the allegation and ranges from informal resolution to the involvement of the University Disciplinary Committee. Penalties imposed in cases where the allegation is upheld can be financial or academic, including suspension or exclusion from the University. The web address for this regulation is - http://calendar.massey.ac.nz/ Click on Statutes and Regulations, then Assessment and Examination Regulations Scroll down to Dishonesty in any Assessment or Examination Plagiarism http://owll.massey.ac.nz/referencing/plagiarism.htm Copying or paraphrasing of another persons work, whether published or unpublished, without clearly acknowledging it, will be deemed to be dishonest. Any candidate found guilty of plagiarism will be dealt with severely. Students should take particular note of the following: COLLEGE POLICIES (a) Plagiarism is not permitted. (b) Questions of suspected plagiarism will be immediately referred to the Head of Department/School for investigation. (c) Students suspected of plagiarism will have the opportunity to discuss the case with the Lecturer, Head of Department/School, and other relevant persons prior to any College action being taken or recommended. (d) Confirmed plagiarism will be dealt with severely. A penalty equal to the marks allotted to the work may be imposed. Depending on circumstances, a more severe penalty may be applied Written exercises, essays, reports, research studies, and papers submitted as part of course requirements whether to be graded or ungraded, must be either: (a) (b) the original effort of the student, or properly attributed by in-line citations.
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Definitions For the context of this College Policy, the following definitions apply: (a) Original Effort of the Student: Work that the student has performed, created, devised or prepared without substantive assistance from another person or written source. - It is acknowledged that very few ideas are truly original and that theories, concepts and philosophies are usually formed on the basis of prior reading or discussion. Where such ideas can be identified as to source, they should be cited. Such citations usually lend weight to student arguments. At times Lecturers will assign joint written projects or will waive the requirements for original work. There will also be assignments in which students are encouraged to co-operate with others.

(b)

Source Attribution is a complete citation of where the original work appeared. This applies to quotations (which should be shown in inverted commas) as well as specific research evidence, statements and references. The general rule is that the citation should be adequate to permit the reader to locate the original source with precision and efficiency. Quotations All quoted items should be placed in inverted commas or indented in the text and a page number cited. Example: Management is essential in all co-operation. (Koontz and ODonnell, 1978, pg 5) Reference Lists All sources for an assignment should be listed in a reference section at the end of each assignment. Reference lists are formatted according to certain conventions. All Departments/Schools in the College have adopted the formatting conventions of the American Psychological Association (APA style). For all assignments, therefore, your reference section should be formatted according to APA conventions. Details on APA formatting for books and journals are available in Assignment Writing Guidelines for Business Students. Copies of this booklet are obtainable from Bennetts Bookshop on the Manawatu Campus at Palmerston North. organised

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For details of how to format more unusual material (proceedings of meetings, TV programmes, individual interviews), refer to the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, 5th edition (2001). It is available on request from the reference librarian. Plagiarism is.. Copying or imitating the language, ideas, thoughts, or writing of another author and passing off the same as the students original work. (1) The general rule is that a student may not copy the work of another without attribution as specified in (b) above. Sometimes essays are assigned that call for the student to report on ideas and theories of an established paradigm (approach, school of thought, research philosophy) and to criticise, integrate, or apply these concepts and evidence in these situations. There is a temptation to include passages from the works of the experts and often attribution is overlooked in the last minute rush to complete the assignments. Using references to the experts is usually encouraged but such sources must be cited.

(c)

(2)

TO SUMMARISE PLAGIARISM:
WHAT EXACTLY IS PLAGIARISM? Plagiarism is a form of cheating. Plagiarism is using someone elses ideas or words and saying they are your own. If you use material from a text and do not acknowledge the source, you are plagiarising. Specifically, these behaviours are usually regarded as plagiarism: Copying directly from a text, acknowledging the source but pretending that you are paraphrasing. Paraphrasing or copying directly from a text without acknowledging the source. Copying from another students assignment with or without the students knowledge.

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The following behaviours are regarded as misconduct and are not condoned: Submitting the same assignment in two different papers. Getting someone else to write an assignment for you.

You are also involved in misconduct if you: let another student copy from your own work. write an assignment for another student.

THE UNIVERSITY HAS SEVERE PENALTIES FOR INTELLECTUAL DISHONESTY.

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Massey University Library

The Library provides resources and help to support your study. Please contact us if you need help finding information or requesting Library material. Phone: 0800 MASSEY (0800 627 739) ask for the Library OR call direct +64 9 414 0800 ext. 41072 Email: library@massey.ac.nz

Library Website (http://library.massey.ac.nz)

You can use the Library website to find resources by: searching the Classic Library Catalogue (or Encore) to find and request books, theses, DVDs and other items held at any of the Massey Libraries. using Subject Guides a quick way to the key resources in your subject area searching Article Databases to find journal and newspaper articles on a topic searching the Classic Library Catalogue using the Journals tab to find known journal articles from reading or reference lists
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printing copies of past exam papers sorry we dont have the answers!

You can also log in to your MyLibrary record to check your due dates, renew your books, view your reading history and request items from the Catalogue. There are request forms on the website to request resources and help look under the Quick Links for Forms. For advice on finding information see the How to Find section. These pages include onscreen demonstrations of key information skills that will help you get started.

Using the Library in Person

Youre welcome at any of the Massey Campus Libraries at Albany, Manawatu (Turitea and Hokowhitu) and Wellington. Services available from these libraries include access to computers and photocopiers, wireless network from your laptop (setup is required), Information Desks where you can get help in using Library resources, research consultations for postgraduate students and EndNote support. All Massey libraries provide help and support, but not all resources are held in every Library. All the details about our libraries, including opening hours, locations and services are available on the Library website, under About Us. When you are visiting, why not take advantage of our professional help (at the Information Desks) or if you are a postgraduate, book a Research Consultation with a subject specialist Librarian. Details are on the Library for Postgraduates page.

EndNote
EndNote is specialised software for organising the research and articles you find. It allows you to: 1 2 3 4 5 Create, store, and manage your references Import and store references from electronic databases Annotate, sort and search your references Create bibliographies instantly in a variety of bibliographic styles Insert citations into your Microsoft Word documents.

See the Librarys EndNote webpage (under Quick Links on the website) for further information on ordering the software, and our training and help materials.

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How to Access STREAM

You can access Stream via any computer connected to the internet. If you have an internet connection at home or elsewhere, you can access the Stream site for this paper at any time. It is also possible to access the online environment from work (seek permission first if from work as there may be access issues, e.g. firewall protection), friends computers, libraries or similar public access points such as internet cafes.

You can access Stream from the Massey homepage (through 1 or 2 shown above) or directly from http://stream.massey.ac.nz. The following instructions outline the process for accessing Stream from the Massey homepage. 1. Learning Online learning. Click on the Stream link to take you to the login page for Stream. The login page also contains links to other resources such as FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions). MyMassey on the Massey home page. Then click on the Stream (Moodle) tile.

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Tip: When you log into Stream, the system will ask your ID and PIN, use your 8 digit Massey Student ID number and 4 digit PIN.

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The name(s) of your course(s) will be listed here click on the name to enter the course. Every student has a course called Student Guide to Stream. Please use this course to learn more about Stream. Institutional information. Links to tools (calendar etc).

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The navigation bar: This navigation bar shows you where you are now. You can click on the navigation bar to quickly move around the course. The left-hand column: This column has administration type links i.e. to grades and to change aspects of your profile, as well as quick links to forums and activities. The right-hand column: This has links to useful tools and information. This column may include a link to a calendar, or Library resources as possible examples. The centre column: It has the main learning content, and progresses from top to bottom (usually arranged into weeks or different topics).

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Supporting your Learning at Massey University

Whether you are; a distance or internal student, first year or postgraduate, a high achiever or just scraping by, Massey University is committed to helping you reach your full learning potential. During your studies, you may want to explore effective ways in dealing with the following: planning essays and reports assignment structure and format using and referencing sources using Stream to its full effect enhancing study skills effective time management strategies reading and note-taking exam preparation

Support is available in the following programmes to help you to advance and further develop your skills in academic writing. Internal Individual Appointments You can make an appointment to discuss either study skills, using Stream effectively or the review of an assignment with a Learning/Writing Consultant or Advisor. Make sure you book in advance to avoid disappointment. Internal Workshops Each campus offers a series of workshops to cater to the wide genre of students ranging from first year students to postgraduates. Students will be able to participate in on presentations that cover strategies for writing assignments to effective time management. OWLL (Online Writing and Learning Link) Website The Online Writing and Learning Link is a centralised website for academic writing and study resources. It allows all Massey students to access an extensive range of resources about study skills, assignment writing, referencing, exam skills, FAQs and basic Word formatting. Go to http://owll.massey.ac.nz for more information. Writing and Study Skills Handouts A large collection of handouts on topics ranging from the correct way of referencing to effective exam strategies is available. View these online at http://owll.massey.ac.nz or request a hard copy if you do not have Internet access. Student Learning Development Services have created an Academic Writing: A Guide to Tertiary Level Writing booklet which is also downloadable free from the
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OWLL website. If you would like a hard copy, you can purchase it for $5.00 from Student Learning Development Services.

Staff Supporting your Learning at Massey Various support staff members are available to provide you with assistance to all of these services whether it be the Pasifika, Postgraduate, Kaiarahi, Learning, or Writing consultants. To book an appointment to utilise their services, see below.

Auckland Campus Student Learning Centre For all Auckland students who would like to book an appointment to see an advisor, please contact: Hours: Location: Phone: Email: 8:30am to 4:30pm Monday to Friday. Room, SC1.18, Lower Level, Study Centre Building +64 9 4140800 extn: 9143 slc-alb@massey.ac.nz

Disability Services have offices and staff on the Albany, Manawatu (Turitea) and Wellington Campuses of Massey University. For any enquiries, please contact 0800 MASSEY (0800 627 739) and ask to be put through to Disability Services or email: disinfo@massey.ac.nz.

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