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Teaching Staff: 

Semester 1 and Trimester 1
Name: Dr Scott Gordon

Short Bio:
Scott is the PhD program director and lecturer in entrepreneurship at the Entrepreneurship Commercialisation & Innovation Centre (ECIC). Originally trained in Electrical Engineering he spent more than a decade as a practicing professional engineer with the Commonwealth Scientificand Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO).

Since 2005 Scott has been actively engaged as an entrepreneurship scholar and academic. He holds a MBA with First Class Honours, and a PhD in Management, for which he received an Outstanding Doctoral Thesis citation. He joined ECIC in January 2015 from the 最新糖心Vlogn Centre for Entrepreneurship Research (ACE) at Queensland 最新糖心Vlog of Technology (QUT).

Scott's teaching interests lie at the intersection of entrepreneurship, innovation and strategy. His research explores dimensions of entrepreneurial action and organisational emergence, and has appeared in leading outlets including Entrepreneurship: Theory & Practice; Small Business Economics; and Advances in Entrepreneurship, Firm Emergence & Growth.

Email: scott.gordon@adelaide.edu.au

Phone: +61 8 8313 7493

Opening intensive:
Monday 4th and Tuesday 5th April 2016
9am to 6pm
Nexus10 Building Level 5, Seminar room 5.01

Closing intensive:
Thursday 12th and Friday 13th May 2016
9am to 6pm
Nexus10 Building Level 5, Seminar room 5.01

The key learning objectives of this course are to develop:
1.     A framework to guide the development of an independent research project in an area of your interest within the field of entrepreneurship, by:
         a.     selecting relevant research topics, encompassing the question to be addressed, appropriate theories and potential  
                 approaches;
         b.    designing a literature search strategy based upon key concepts;
         c.     developing skills to review, analyse and critique research literature;
         d.    demonstrating citation and referencing skills to an academic and publishable standard.
2.     A familiarity with the field of entrepreneurship research and to engage in the entrepreneurship literature, including:
         a.     the history and development of the field;
         b.    the main knowledge areas and sub-topics;
         c.     and the current debates at the research frontier.

Text book:

Bui, Y. N. (2014). How to write a Master’s Thesis (2nd ed.). Thousand Oaks, California, USE: Sage Publications Inc.

Also available through


Journal Articles:
A selection of readings will be assigned on the history of entrepreneurship research, entrepreneurship sub-topics, and current
debates. Completion of all assigned readings is compulsory. See MyUni for details.

Additional Online Resources that may assist

Davidsson, P. (2016) Researching Entrepreneurship: Conceptualization and Design (2 ed.). Springer International Publishing, Switzerland.

Murray, R. (2011). , Open 最新糖心Vlog Press, McGraw Hill Education, England.

Whisker, G. (2008), , MPhil, EdD and PhD, Palgrave MacMillan, New York, USA.

Evans, D., Gruba, P. & Zobel, J. (2011), , Melbourne 最新糖心Vlog Publishing, 最新糖心Vlog.

Additional Print Resources
The following authors and texts I have found useful in developing research approaches. While the dates may be a little old in some cases, more up to date editions by these authors are available.

• Creswell, J. W. (1998). Qualitative Inquiry and Research Design, Sage Publications, Inc., Thousand Oaks, California.
• Denzin, N. K. & Lincoln, Y. S. (2003). The Landscape of Qualitative Research (2^nd ed.). Sage Publications, California, USA.
• Johnson, R. B. & Onwuegbuzie, A. J. (2004). Mixed Methods Research: A Research Paradigm Whose Time Has Come. Educational Researcher, 33(7), 14-26.
• Neuman, W. L. (1994). Social Research Methods: Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches (2^nd ed.). Massachusetts, USA: Allyn and Bacon.
• Sharp, J. A. & Howard, K. (1996). The Management of a Student Research Project, England: Gower Publishing Ltd.
• Yin, R. K. (1994). Case Study Research: Design and Methods. Thousand Oaks, CA.: Sage Publications, Inc.
• Veal, A. J. (2005). Business Research Methods: A Managerial Approach, 最新糖心Vlog: Pearson Education 最新糖心Vlog.

Online Resources
Online resources will be discussed during the course

Library Resources
The 最新糖心Vlog of Adelaide’s Barr Smith Library provides a range of learning resources including texts, journals, periodicals, magazines, and access to online databases and information services. It also offers a virtual library which is accessible via the 最新糖心Vlog’s website. The 最新糖心Vlog Library web page is:  
From this link, you are able to access the Library's electronic resources.

MyUni is the 最新糖心Vlog of Adelaide's online learning environment. It is used to support traditional face-to-face lectures, tutorials and workshops at the 最新糖心Vlog. MyUni provides access to various features including announcements, course materials, discussion boards and assessments for each online course of study (see: )

This course is offered in blended learning mode with the face-to-face component offered as intensives.

As a guide, a 3 unit course comprises a total of 156 hours work (this includes face-to-face contact, any online components, and self directed study).

This is a draft schedule and session dates are a guide only. The timetable may be changed during the course delivery if necessary.

Intensive/Day/Session	Content	Readings/Activities
Int 1 / Day 1 / Ses A	Introduction and the Research Problem	Bui (2014) Chapters 1 & 2 Draft a research topic and question
Int 1 / Day 1 / Ses B	Reading & Reviewing The Literature	Bui (2014) Chapters 3 Conduct a literature search on key terms related to your research topic
Int 1 / Day 2 / Ses A	Choosing Interesting Research Topics: Writing an Introduction	Bui (2014) Chapter 2 & 5 Develop the key issues that shape your research topic
Int 1 / Day 2 / Ses B	Literature Analysis & Critique: Writing a Literature Review; History & Future of Entrepreneurship Research	Bui (2014) Chapter 6 Accelerating Academic Language Development Selected Readings
Int 2 / Day 1 / Ses A	Research Ethics; Formatting and Referencing, Setting up Styles	Bui (2014) Chapter’s 4 & 10Correctly cite and reference original works in APA style.
Int 2 / Day 1 / Ses B	Entrepreneurship Research Sub-Topics	Selected readings Prepare a research synthesis on a key article related to your research topic
Int 2 / Day 2 / Ses A	Making an Impact: Writing a Discussion & Conclusion	Bui (2014) Chapter 9 Develop the storyline and trace the thread of your Literature Review
Int 2 / Day 2 / Ses B	Current Debates in Entrepreneurship Research	Selected readings Presentation on individual research topics

An overview of the course assessment appears in the following Table. Details appear in the following section:

#	Assessment	Length	Weighting	Due Date	Learning Outcomes
1	Contribution to Discussion	N/A	10%	Ongoing	1, 2
2	Literature Analysis	Min 1500 words, but expect ~5 pages	30%	See MyUni	1a, 1c, 2b, 2c
3	Research Project Literature Review	Max 5000 words	60%	See MyUni	1, 2b, 2c
	Total		100%

Candidates will be assessed by engaged participation (including active contribution to class discussions), and submission of two assignments.  All assignments must be completed to be eligible to pass the course. Coverage of the lecture materials and participation in the presentation sessions are compulsory. Lectures must be attended.

It is expected that assignments will be typed in English, using word processing software such as Microsoft Word. The preference is for you to submit an electronic word or pdf file.

Don’t cram too many words onto a page: use a line spacing of 1.5 lines.

Students must complete all course assessment requirements and must regularly consult with the lecturer to be eligible to pass the course.

Course results are subject to moderation by the ECIC Board of Examiners

Assessment 1: Contribution to Discussion
Weighting: 10% (peer assessed)
Due Dates: Ongoing
Submission Details: Not applicable

Task:
You are expected to complete all assigned readings, actively contribute to their discussion and debate; as well as initiate and comment upon issues throughout the course.

Scope:
It is requisite that each individual participant fully contributes to the group learning environment.

Length and Presentation:
Not applicable

Criteria by which your assignment will be peer assessed:
·        Completion of all assigned readings in preparation for class discussion of their content
·        Commitment to active participation in the learning process and class activities
·        Responsible behaviour including timely arrival and engagement in classes
·        Courteous contribution to class discussions with succinct communication
·        Being respectful of the opinions of others



Assessment 2: Literature Analysis
Weighting: 30%
Due Dates: see MyUni
Submission Details: Online via MyUni

Task:
Prepare an analysis and critique of a current debate in entrepreneurship research. You are assigned a series of journal article
reading which discuss the reasons for and merits of using business plans during the start-up process:

Delmar, F., & Shane, S. (2003). Does business planning facilitate the development of new ventures? Strategic Management Journal, 24(12), 1165-1185. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/smj.349

Honig, B., & Karlsson, T. (2004). Institutional forces and the written business plan. Journal of Management, 30(1), 29-48. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jm.2002.11.002

Honig, B., & Samuelsson, M. (2014). Data replication and extension: A study of business planning and venture-level performance. Journal of Business Venturing Insights, 1–2(0), 18-25. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jbvi.2014.09.006

Delmar, F. (2015). A response to Honig and Samuelsson (2014). Journal of Business Venturing Insights, 3(0), 1-4. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jbvi.2014.11.002

Davidsson, P. (2015). Data replication and extension: A commentary. Journal of Business Venturing Insights, 3(0), 12-15. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jbvi.2015.02.001

Please review these articles and discuss the reasons for (and the veracity of) the divergent claims made by these authors regarding the use of business plans. Based on your review and analysis of these articles, you are required to take a position, either for or against the use of business plans in new ventures. Please motivate your response based on the literature and provide support using other scholarly resources. Discuss any limitations of, or conditions for your findings.

Scope:
This assessment item is designed to cover the review, analysis and critique of a series of journal articles regarding a single topic in entrepreneurship.

Length and Presentation:
The body of the literature analysis report should at minimum be 1,500 words; however something in the order of 5 pages is expected. Appendices may be used for supporting documents or summary tables of analysis to the extent that is appropriate. The report should be submitted as an electronic version in WORD. All reference material must be correctly cited and referenced in APA style.

Criteria by which your assignment will be marked:
·        Analysis & critique (50%): Competent analysis and appropriate critique of the research articles provided.
·        Theory & support (30%): Demonstrated use of relevant resources and theory including synthesis of associated literature to
         support arguments.
·        Presentation & clarity (20%): Provision of compelling and coherent arguments for positions taken using clear language
         and expression.



Assessment 3: Research Project Literature Review
Weighting: 60%
Due Dates: see MyUni
Submission Details: Online via MyUni

Task:
Prepare a research topic literature review in two parts. The first part develops the rationale for your future research project and research question framing its relevance and importance to particular stakeholders. The second part details the basis of academic literature that grounds your research question in theory. All reference material must be correctly cited and referenced in APA style.

The Research Project Literature Review will include the project’s aims and rationale and provide a literature review.

Scope:
This assessment item is designed to be a major contribution to your Master’s Research Project and as such should be scoped to provide an appropriate platform to anchor discussions with your supervisors. It is also likely that as the Research develops there will be later modifications to the work presented at this time.

Length and Presentation:
Presentation will be in the format of a literature review in the style of an academic paper. The typical length will be between 4,000-5,000 words.

Criteria by which your assignment will be marked:
This assignment will be assessed on the overall basis of completeness, presentation and clarity of your Project rationale and research literature review. The document should reflect professional academic quality. The aims should be clear; the rationale well defined; the theoretical research area should be clearly justified with preliminary investigations detailed. The relationship between your chosen topic and literature should be explicit, reasoned and argued.

The Research Project Literature Review Outline will need to demonstrate appropriate use of references. (Use the APA referencing system).

Specifically the criteria by which you will be assessed by are:
·        The relevance of your literature search and articulation of key concepts (40%)
·        The strength of your arguments in linking the rationale to an academic theoretical base (40%)
·        Accurate citations and referencing in APA style (10%)
·        Overall presentation including correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation (10%)

All text based assignments must be submitted via MyUni.
Please refer to step by step instructions:

There are a few points to note about the submission of assignments:

• Assignment Submission:  Assignments should not be emailed to the instructor; they must be lodged via the MyUni Course site (unless specified to do both). Note that assignments may be processed via TURNITIN, which is an online plagiarism prevention tool.
• Cover Sheet:  Please submit, separate to your assignment, the completed 最新糖心Vlog of Adelaide Assessment Cover Sheet providing details of yourself and your team members (if applicable), your assignment, the course, date submitted, etc. as well as the declaration signed by you that this is your (your team’s) work.  Note that the declaration on any electronically submitted assignment will be deemed to have the same authority as a signed declaration.
• Backup Copy of Assignments:  You are advised to keep a copy of your assignments in case the submitted copy goes missing.  Please ensure that all assignment pages are numbered. If your assignment contains confidential information, you should discuss any concerns with the Course Lecturer prior to submission.
• Extensions of Time:  Any request for an extension of time for the submission of an assignment should be made well before the due date of the assignment to the Course Lecturer.  Normally, extensions will only be granted for a maximum of two weeks from the original assignment submission date.  Extensions will only be granted in cases of genuine extenuating circumstances and proof, such as a doctor’s certificate, may be required.
• Failure to submit: Failure to submit an assignment on time or by the agreed extension deadline may result in penalties and may incur a fail grade.  Note that a late penalty of 5% of the total available marks for that assessment item will be incurred each day an assignment is handed in late (Unless otherwise stated in 'Assessment Related Requirements' or 'Assessment Detail' above).  Assignments handed in after 14 days from the due submission date will fail even if a 100% mark is granted for the work.

Resubmission & Remarking
Resubmission of an assignment for remarking after reworking it to obtain a better mark will not normally be accepted.  Approval for resubmission will only be granted on medical or compassionate grounds.