The Effects of the Pandemic on Global Supply Chain

IRS Log Book
What?
This log book is your record of your ideas, thoughts and planning for the Research Project.
Why?
Conducting research is not just about “doing” the research and having a final answer. It is about the process of research – making decisions, putting place plans, reflecting on what you have done and how you need to make changes to get the outcome you need. Research is not straight-forward and often the most successful research has involved a lot of “failures” which have led to learning. As Thomas Edison was credited as saying,
“I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work.” - Thomas Edison
The log book aims to give you a place to record your decisions, the challenges you have faced and ways to overcome them.
For many IFP students the IRS research project is their first experience of doing an extended piece of work that spans many months and involves doing work that is self-led. This brings with it lots of challenges in terms of time management, planning, motivation and decision-making. This log book is designed to take you step by step through the process of research and as such should be updated regularly.
Links to Learning Objectives for the module
Through completion of the log book you will demonstrate your ability to:
Engage in reflective and critical thinking
Propose, design, manage and carry out a research project.
What am I being assessed on:
Your ability to plan and set yourself realistic targets
Your ability to explain the decisions you make
Your ability to reflect on the progress of your project and change plans as necessary
You will NOT be marked down for coming across difficulties – this is to be expected. Instead we will be focusing on how you make decisions/ plan as a result of this.
How?
Complete the sections of the logbook by answering the questions set offering details where you can. Try to avoid just describing (saying what) but make sure you are explaining (saying why) and thinking about how useful/ successful your ideas might be.
Wordcount:
1500 words in total
When?
You will need to update your logbook regularly, as guided by the focus of the seminars, but the final completed log book will need to be submitted to tabula by 25th March 2021
It is strongly recommended that you complete this throughout the research project as it is hard to remember decisions/ ideas/ feelings after the event has happened.
Can I make use of the self-certification rule?
Yes
Annotated Bibliography – Marking criteria 21-22
The marking criteria shows how Marker one and Marker two assess your work. How well you do in each category will rely on how much you have demonstrated in each section. You must be explicit with the language you use in your assignments i.e., signposting. The marking criteria is there to ensure that every student completing this assignment is being assessed equally, and to ensure standard practice by both markers in the marking process. Your assignment will be anonymously marked by two markers. An external examiner will check the marks before agreeing/ confirming the grades. You are always welcome to ask a tutor for further feedback or to explain the marking process, but this must be done in an appropriate and respectful way.
For the logbook there is a general mark scheme and a specific mark scheme for the annotated bibliography section, which is step 1 of the logbook.
Logbook marking scheme
Fail Pass Credit High Credit Distinction High
Distinction
Planning Unable to devise suitable plans/ identify tasks to be done Identifies suitable but general key tasks; limited ability to plan time Identifies key tasks and sets some suitable plans around them. Sees project in isolation Some evidence of identifying specific, relevant tasks. Plans are largely realistic. Begins to see project in line with other work Relevant, specific tasks are well planned within realistic time frames. ALL aspects addressed in the distinction category, including: Sophisticated links to the wider literature I.e., strengths and weakness of adopted methodology and how to improve. Reflection on the research project and the skills the student has learnt along the way.
Decision- making Decisions made but unclear why Decisions made with limited explanation. Student shows a degree of understanding as to why some decisions were made. Sensible decisions made with some explanation – lacks details and is slightly descriptive. Decisions made with clear justification. Some links made to the wider literature e.g., “this particular method worked for...”. Well- reasoned decisions made with full explanation which considers the needs of the project. Linked to wider literature.  
Reflection
[Elements: 1) specificity, 2) see from different perspectives, 3) able to critique assumptions.] Descriptive logbook throughout. No reflection. Some simple, isolated examples of reflection shown. Descriptive reflection given that lacks reasoning. Reflection shown is task- oriented, use of more specific examples but the improvements are still vague. Reflection on project, with specific detail in places. Some evidence of self- reflection and on the assumptions made. Detailed personal reflection –focus is on personal learning and not just task itself. This is detailed and consistent.  
Logbook - Annotated Bibliography
Fail Pass Credit High Credit Distinction High D (85+)
Selection of sources
[Expected elements:
Range of sources, the sources suit the topic, and explanation of source choice I.e., Type of source, when it was written, where they found it.] All sources are not appropriate/ well-chosen. Ignored required sources for the task. Not enough sources. Uses some required sources but not always well-chosen. No attempt to explain source choice. Not enough sources. Some required sources that are well-chosen. Attempt to explain source choice but basic. Most sources are well-chosen, cover the range required and choice is explained. All sources are well-chosen, cover the range requirements for the assessment and offer a full explanation for the choice of the sources.
MUST achieve ALL of distinction criteria AND student is also able to compare sources in the bibliography and makes appropriate comments of critique (strengths/ weakness of source)
Referencing Insufficient referencing/ no use of referencing. Links do not open to the correct page. Inconsistent referencing. Links do not open to the correct page. Consistent errors in referencing - still use information to find sources. Overall correct application of referencing system (minor errors) Correct use of referencing system: no errors.  
Source summary No attempt to summarise key arguments. Plagiarised information. Attempt to offer main argument but is unclear. Too reliant on words of original sources. Summary offers main argument only. Attempt to put in own words. Source is summarised largely in student’s own words. Gives main argument and some details. Clear, concise, easy to understand summary in student’s own words. Gives main argument and select important details.  
Annotation Content
[Expected elements:
1) Full bibliographic citation; 2) author's background 3) scope (aim?) 4)intended audience 5)unique features, 6) reliability/ usefulness of text for your research and way the text related to themes or concepts in your research] Bibliography, not an annotated bibliography. Annotation is no more than citation with summary. No attempt to link to Research Project. Covers most of expected elements of an annotated bibliography. Attempt to link sources to Research Project – may be unsuccessful Covers all required elements of annotated bibliography – minor inconsistency. Links some sources to research project. Covers all required elements of annotated bibliography throughout. Explains how useful the sources are to Research Project. Critique of features of the text or intended audience.  
The core is the process of investigating this title and put them into the paper I've sent