Unit Code : WFRS0001
Unit Name : Research for University Studies
Assessment Task : Research Essay
Length : 1300 words (plus or minus 10%, i.e., 1170-1430 words)-3 marks for essays that are under/over
length
Weighting : 30%
WFRS0001 Research Essay – Australia.

ASSESSMENT DESCRIPTION :-

You will need to write a Research Essay on an innovation which your teacher will allocate to you. In your
Research Essay, you will need to define the innovation, explain its use(s)/application(s), explain two of its
benefits and two of its limitations and conclude with a position and final comment. You will need to use a
minimum of 7 academic sources and follow the Harvard referencing guide when attributing ideas from
sources in your essay.

Your Research Essay should follow the formatting requirements below :-
• Double spaced
• No headings except for References for the reference list.
• Font size 12
• Font: Calibri
• No indentations between paragraphs – leave a line for a new paragraph
• Leave a line between sources in the Reference List
• The citations in the Reference List should be single spaced
• Footer containing page numbers
• Header containing student name and number
• Save the document as Research essay: Your name Your student number

You will get more detailed information about the expectations regarding the Research Essay in the class.

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