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Jul 01, 2025

Assignment 4: Review Paper

Weightage: 15%

Course Outcome (CO): Identify appropriate research methods for a research project and scientific writing ethics (A4, EM)

Program Outcome (PO4): Merancang dan melaksanakan tugas penyelidikan secara profesional, beretika dan bertanggungjawab

Assignment Instructions

You are required to write an individual review paper on a topic on advancements in your area of study. This paper must demonstrate your ability to plan, execute, and present a scholarly task ethically and professionally. You are encouraged to reuse, expand, or refine materials (e.g., literature, annotated sources, tables, or review structure) developed in your previous assignments.

Your review must:

  • Synthesise a minimum of 10 academic sources (Scopus/WoS indexed journals).
  • Include critical reflection and not just summary.
  • Show ethical writing practices in tone, structure, and referencing.

Format:

  • Word count: 1,500–2,000 words
  • APA referencing style
  • Submission: PDF format via PutraBlast
  • Deadline: 3 weeks from the assignment date

Suggested Structure of Review Paper

  1. Title
  2. Abstract (150–200 words)
  3. Introduction
    • Background and significance of the topic
    • Purpose and scope of the review
  4. Thematic Review (2–4 structured themes)
    • Theme 1: Analysis with supporting sources
    • Theme 2: Analysis with comparisons
    • Theme 3 (optional): Emerging issues or innovations
  5. Discussion
    • Implications for research practice or ethics
    • Identify trends, gaps, or limitations in the reviewed works
  6. Conclusion
    • Key insights and recommendations
  7. References (APA style)

Rubric for Review Paper (15 Marks) – PO4 (A)

Criteria Excellent (Full Marks) Good Satisfactory Poor Marks
Understanding of Topic (3 marks) Demonstrates deep, accurate, and relevant insight Mostly accurate understanding General understanding Inaccurate or vague /3
Critical Analysis (4 marks) Thoughtful synthesis with clear critique and comparison Moderate level of analysis and interpretation Some analysis but largely descriptive Lacks critical engagement /4
Ethical and Professional Expression (3 marks) Professional tone, well-referenced, no misconduct Few minor errors in tone or citation Some informal tone or citation issues Poor tone, unclear citation or unethical use /3
Structure and Organisation (3 marks) Clear, logical flow and well-linked sections Generally organised and coherent Structure present but weak transitions Disorganised, lacks logical structure /3
Referencing and Formatting (2 marks) APA used accurately throughout Minor formatting inconsistencies Multiple referencing issues Unformatted or unclear referencing /2
Total /15

Please refer to the class slides on academic writing and review structure, and consult previous assignments as useful
input. You may discuss your draft with your supervisor or classmates, but your final submission must be your original work.

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