Content Assessment:The nature, construction and verification theories
Key generic skills:Research, critical thinking and written communication.
Subject Learning Outcome: be able to describe, comprehend and apply the process of theory development
Question 1 short answers to the maximum of 500 words for allparts of (a) and (b)
(a) Define and briefly explain the terms:
i. Theory
ii. Normative theory
iii. Positive theory
(b) How will you evaluate a particular theory before accepting it?
Rationale
This assessment has been designed to assess your ability to:
- define and explainthat there aremany theories of accounting.
- appraisethat theories should be critically evaluated in order to understand theunderlying logic, assumptions and evidence produced before accepting them.
Assignment 1 Value: 5% Due date: 11 Aug 2014 Length: 500 words Content Assessment: The nature, construction and verification theories Key generic skills: Research, critical thinking and written communication. Subject Learning Outcome: be able to describe, comprehend and apply the process of theory development Question 1 short answers to the maximum of 500 words for all parts of (a) and (b) (a) Define and briefly explain the terms:?i. Theory?ii. Normative theory ?iii. Positive theory (b) How will you evaluate a particular theory before accepting it?? Rationale This assessment has been designed to assess your ability to: define and explain that there are many theories of accounting. appraise that theories should be critically evaluated in order to understand the underlying logic, assumptions and evidence produced before accepting them. Marking criteria Assessment 1 Criteria?Unsatisfactory?Satisfactory Pass? Competent Credit?Accomplished Distinction/ High Distinction?Marks?? Defined theories and understand why theories are necessary for accounting?You have not defined and/or made an attempt to discuss important aspects of the accounting theories?Attempt has been made but lack of relevance and clarity in some areas. ?Clearly defined theories and adequate discussion has been conducted ?Student has produced a comprehensive report on the definitions and use of accounting theories.? /3??Identify the process of evaluating theories?Evaluating criteria not identified or ineffective/incorrect criteria provided ?Some criteria for evaluating theories are provided but other relevant factors missing ?Most relevant criteria for evaluation have been identified and explained.?The report is highly relevant to the question and detail discussion has been conducted to explain the process ? /2?? ? ? ? ? ? /5??
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