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Professional Project
Handbook and Guidance

2011/12

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Foreword

Please may I extend a warm welcome to those students studying the Professional Project (PP). We intend the Project to be a rewarding experience and one which encourages and supports you in your time at Newcastle Business School. This is a demanding element of your programme but one which we hope you will find engaging and helps focus on your future career. Wishing you well in your studies. Regards

Dr. Simon Lillystone Module Tutor NX0315 – The Professional Project

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CONTENTS PAGE Page

SECTION 1 - Introduction

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SECTION 2 - Section A of Project

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SECTION 3 - Section B of Project

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SECTION 4 - Reflective Statement

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SECTION 5 - Written Presentation Format

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SECTION 6 - Reference Specifications and Format

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SECTION 7 - Project Submission Information

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APPENDIX A - Specimen Title page

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APPENDIX B - Specimen Declarations Page

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APPENDIX C - Specimen Contents Page

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APPENDIX D - Ethics in Research & Consultancy (Guidelines & Procedures for Students Undertaking UG Projects)

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The Professional Project SECTION 1 - INTRODUCTION
Module Background Information The Professional Project is a 30 point module which will be taken by all direct entry final year students to an undergraduate programme of study at NBS. It counts for 25% of the marks on the final year of the Honours degree and its importance should not be underestimated. The module provides an opportunity to explore the key study competences required to achieve academic