EAP03AM – Global Operations in Aviation Assignment 2 – Written report on aviation operations 1.      Your task This assignment will address all module learning outcomes and requires the students to prepare a 3000-5000-word report

EAP03AM – Global Operations in Aviation

Assignment 2 – Written report on aviation operations

1.      Your task

This assignment will address all module learning outcomes and requires the students to prepare a 3000-5000-word report about the aviation operations of a selected aviation company. Students are expected evaluate the aviation operations organization and operations of this aviation company and based on the findings from the scientific literature that they have performed in Assignment 1, they should consider the following four objectives with respect to their selected aviation company:

·        critically assess complex organisational relationships related to aviation (LO1)

·        develop innovative solutions to optimise the aviation operations (LO2)

·        evaluate how globalisation impacts aviation policy makers concerning aviation operations (LO3)

·        criticize current and emerging global aviation operations practices and trends within the aviation industry (LO4) 

 

2.      Structure of the assignment

The report should have the following elements:

1.      Title page:  Title of the report, name of the author, affiliation, date of submission.

2.      Executive summary (optional): Brief summary of the report's purpose, methods, findings, and conclusions (limited to 150-200 words).

3.      Glossary of Terms (optional).

4.      Introduction: Background information on the topic. Statement of the problem or purpose of the report. Overview of the report's structure.

5.      Literature review: The students need to revise the literature review submitted as Assignment 1 based on the module tutor’s comments.

6.      Methodology: Description of the methods or approach used to conduct the analysis, data collection methods, sampling techniques, and analysis procedures. Justification of chosen methodology.

7.      Results: Presentation of findings or results obtained from the research. Use of tables, figures, charts, or graphs to illustrate key findings. Objective presentation of data without interpretation.

8.      Discussion: Interpretation and analysis of the results in relation to the research objectives. Comparison of findings with existing literature. Exploration of implications and significance of the results.

9.      Recommendations: Actionable recommendations based on the findings and analysis for addressing identified issues or improving the situation.

10.   Conclusion: Summary of key findings and insights. Suggestions for future research or areas for further investigation.

11.   References: The report must include both in-text citations and a full list of references, following the Harvard citation style and organized alphabetically by author's last name.

3.      Marking criteria

Dimensions	Max mark	Mark awarded
Introduction Clarity of the statement of the problem or purpose of the report Overview of the report's structure	10
Methodology Clear explanation of method used, data collection and analysis procedures Justification of chosen methodology	15
Results Analytical presentation of findings or results obtained Relevance of the findings with the aims stated in the introduction Use of appropriate tables, figures, charts, or graphs	20
Discussion Interpretation and analysis of results in relation to research objectives Comparison of findings with existing literature	25
Recommendations Presentation of feasible and specific recommendations based on findings and analysis	10
Conclusion Summary of key findings and insights Acknowledgement and discussion of methodological limitations of the report Reflection on the significance of the results for future research	5
References Proper use of referencing style (e.g., Harvard style) Accuracy and completeness of references Academic standards of literature used (e.g. papers published in Q1and Q2 journals)	5
Standards of literacy and presentation Professional presentation of the report (e.g., sections, paragraphs, fonts, margins, etc.) Proper writing style with clearly and concisely expressed ideas Good use of English grammar (e.g., punctuation and spelling)	10
Total	100

4.      Submission guidelines

·        Assignments should be submitted in word or pdf only.

·        It is the student’s responsibility to submit his/her assignment on time before the deadline. This should include a Turnitin report. Maximum similarity accepted: 30%, plagiarism above 30% will result in a disciplinary action.

·        Submissions up to a week after the deadline will incur a 10% penalty. Submissions between one and two weeks after the deadline will incur a 20% penalty. Any submissions made beyond 2 weeks after the deadline will not be considered, and will be marked zero.

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