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Topic Area: GCSE Business Studies - COURSEWORK
Investigating the possibility of setting up my own business in the local area
Date
Septemeber 08
Syllabus Ref: N/a
School
Bridgewater

Teachers:
YH,AMS,GB,AF
Aims: To work within the context of a real business and apply knowledge and understanding of business theory to the problem.
Year:
2008/9
Objectives: To investigate problems and propose solutions in the context of your business.
Term AUTUMN
Investigating the possibility of setting up my own business in the local area
WORKSHEETS AND HELPSHEETS:

Sources of finance

Business Aims and objectives

Finance & Location Research task

Sources of help and advice

Questionnaire tips

Chances of success/failure

Types of business ownership

Competition Analysis

Advertising task

(OR) Marketing task

Location of Business

EVALUATION


COURSEWORK CRITERIA

The coursework will be marked by your teachers according to the following criteria.

You will be expected to demonstrate the ability to:

a. select, organise, interpret and use information from various sources to analyse a business problem, situation or issue;

b. apply knowledge and understanding of appropriate terms, concepts,theories and methods to the business problem, situation or issue;

c. evaluate evidence, make reasoned judgements and present conclusionsaccurately and appropriately;
ASSESSMENT OBJECTIVES

Assignments must provide candidates with the opportunity to reach all levels of the Assessment Criteria for the centre-assessed component. Brief details of levels are:

•  design and carry out desk and field research to collect data showing knowledge and initial understanding of the subjectcontent;
•  apply business concepts, theories, terms and knowledge to resolve problems and issues;
•  select, organise, interpret, use and analyse information;
•  evaluate evidence, draw reasoned conclusions and make judgements;
•  present a report in a precise and logical manner;
•  present relevant information in a form that suits its purpose;
•  ensure that the text is legible and that the quality of written communication is accurate, so that meaning is clear.
CHECKLISTS & INSTRUCTIONS:

  • Full Checklist of all work to be completed - You need to make sure all of these items are ticked off