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The Turning Point Business School
OCTOBER 2008
Credit Points: 10
Lecturer: Lim Khai Seng
Email: lks1@starhub.net.sg
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Table of Contents
Section 1: General Information................................................................................3
1.1 Lecture Time & Location............................................................................3
1.2 Brief Outline..............................................................................................3
1.3 Aim............................................................................................................4
1.4 Learning Outcomes...................................................................................4
1.5 Attendance................................................................................................4
1.6 Required Texts..........................................................................................4
1.7 Supplementary Reading............................................................................5
1.8 Web References........................................................................................5
1.9 Policies on Educational Issues and Student matters.................................5
1.10 Assessments............................................................................................5
1.11 Submission Dates....................................................................................6
Section 2: Assessment.............................................................................................7
2.1 Grades Awarded........................................................................................7
2.2 Satisfactory Completion Requirements of this Subject..............................8
2.3 Assessment Weight..................................................................................8
2.4 Assessments..............................................................................................9
2.5 Examination Information...........................................................................9
2.6 Google Groups..........................................................................................10
2.7 Assignment Submission............................................................................15
Section 3: Citation & Plagiarism.............................................................................20
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The subject covers the theoretical framework of accounting, and seeks to make
students competent in the use of accounting information. Students will develop
knowledge and understanding of management accounting techniques and their
uses, as well as an understanding of key areas of financial management.
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1.3 Aim
1.5 Attendance
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1.10 Assessments
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SECTION 2: ASSESSMENT
The approved grades of performance and associated ranges of marks this subject
is:
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2.4 Assessments
Details are provided in a separate section
Assignment Guidelines
The assignment is a paper is to be prepared in no more than +/- 10% of the word
count indicated.
Please type wherever possible, using 12 font, Times New Roman or Arial.
Please note: Any analysis and evaluation conducted should make appropriate use
of the methodologies, concepts and frameworks studied in the module.
Students must retain a copy of all assessment work submitted. Marks will not
usually be modified or scaled. Feedback on assessment tasks will be returned to
students before the final examination date.
Please ensure that you present for examination 15 minutes prior to the time
provided.
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Additional information is made available to students from the school and your
lecturer through the use of Google Groups. This allows:
• Files to be shared amongst everyone in the group
• Emails to be sent to everyone using a single email address
Please note that basic information about the requirements for citation and
referencing, information about examinations and other useful documents are also
placed in the group for your access.
When you commence each subject, you will be sent an email that will allow you to
access the Google Group for that subject. A step-by-step guide on how to access
Google Groups follows.
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Click on the 'sign in and apply for membership' as indicated above. This will allow
you to sign in to Google Accounts, Apply for a Google Account (if you don't already
have one) and enter the group.
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** Note that creating a Google Account DOES NOT automatically give you a new
email address. It just associates a Google Account with your existing email
address.
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Please note that you must click on 'Accept invitation' to access the group.
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Note the areas 1, 2 and 3 above which will have information for your reference.
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STEP 4: Click on the 'Paper icon' next to the name of the assignment you will
be submitting.
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Fill in the fields as requested, select the file using the browse button, and click on
'SUBMIT':
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The file types that will be accepted are: MS Word, WordPerfect, PostScript,
PDF, HTML, RTF, and plain text.
TROUBLESHOOTING TIP: If you have trouble submitting your file using Microsoft
Word, then use the cut and paste method. To do this, go back to Step 5 and
change the 'submit a paper by' to 'cut and paste' instead of 'file upload'.
STEP 7: Once your assignment has been submitted, your screen will show
confirmation of the submission and email you a digital receipt to confirm that your
assignment has been received by the system.
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Please see the attached guide from the University of Wales for information on how
to avoid plagiarism and reference for your assignments.
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