MSM7045 The Global Economy: International Trade and Finance WRIT1 Assessment Brief S1 2025/26

Contents

• Assessment Details
• Submission Details
• Assessment Criteria
• Further Information
• Who can answer questions about my assessment?
• Referencing and independent learning
• Technical submission problems
• Late submission and mitigating circumstances
• Academic Misconduct
• How is my work graded?

Assessment Details

Task/Assessment brief:

Consider the following task.

For this work you are required to conduct a scoping review which aims to identify, map, and synthesize the existing literature on the multifaceted challenges currently facing the global economy—including economic, social, political, environmental, and technological dimensions. 

The aim of this assessment is to investigate, analyse, and critically evaluate such a review, and evaluate the extent of the threat posed to the global economy.  

You are to do this in two parts.

Part One.

In this part you are to create what we call a PRISMA-ScR template, into which you will review and consider this area of study.  Part One will constitute 25% of the total mark and be approximately 1000 words or equivalent in length.

Part Two. This part is split into three sections.

• Section 1. In this section you are to conduct a thematic analysis of ten articles identified in Part One and explore the wider implications of the themes for the future of the global economic system.  This will constitute 35% of the total mark and be approximately 1500 words in length.
• Section 2. In this section you are to conduct a reflection on your use of AI and digital scholarship in the development of your answer to Section 1 above.  This will constitute 25% of the total mark and be approximately 750 words in length.
• Section 3. In this section you are to provide an evaluation of the PRISMA-ScR scoping methodology, identifying its strength and weaknesses relating to your experiences of using this method, and a consideration of the thematic method used in the assessment process identified in Section 1 above. This will constitute 15% of the total mark and be approximately 750 words in length.

Further Detail

Below is set out in more detail what each part and section of this work requires.  Please note that workshops will be given to support the development of tools, skills and techniques for all elements of this assessment.  For these sessions, please see the module handbook for more details.

Part One. (25%)

In Workshops 1 and 2 you will be introduced to the scoping review process and the PRISMA-ScR template you are required to submit for part one of this assessment.  In this planning stage you will work in groups and cover much of what you will be required to consider. 
The PRISMA-ScR template can be found in the assessment folder within the modules Moodle pages.

Part Two (75%)

Section 1 (35%).  Conduct a thematic analysis of your ten articles drawing out themes and connections that help you address and better understand the problems faced by the global economic system.  You are expected to not only use your ten articles in this analysis, but draw on wider reading to support, substantiate and develop your arguments.  As stated, this section should be approximately 1500 words.

Section 2 (25%).  As part of this assessment, you are required to make explicit and reflect upon the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Copilot, etc.) as part of your research and writing process.

The 750-word commentary required for this section should include:

-Which AI tools were used and why?
-Examples of prompts and brief excerpts of responses.
-Reflections on how AI outputs were adapted or challenged.
-Offer insight into the value and limitations of AI in your learning and writing process.

Section 3 (15%). As stated, this section requires you to evaluate the scoping review and thematic analysis methodology.  What is critical here is that you reflect on your use and demonstrate through your experience the strengths and weaknesses of this methodology, it is not sufficient to simply identify strengths and weaknesses in a purely theoretical context.

Summary

Word count (or equivalent): 4000

This a reflection of the effort required for the assessment. Word counts will normally include any text, tables, calculations, figures, subtitles and citations. Reference lists and contents of appendices are excluded from the word count. Contents of appendices are not usually considered when determining your final assessment grade.

Academic or technical terms explained:

Scoping Review

A scoping review is a type of literature review that aims to map the existing research on a broad topic or area of interest. It is especially useful when a topic is complex or has not been reviewed comprehensively before. 

Full instruction on how to conduct such a review will be given.

Submission Details

MSM7045 Assessment Criteria

Learning outcomes assessed

The following learning outcomes are assessed (see Module document)

• Identify a range of issues facing the global economy. (LO1, 2, 3, 4, 5)
• Critically analyse a range of threats and evaluate their implications for the global system and its performance. (LO1, 2, 3, 4, 5)
• Critically reflect upon the use of AI and how it can be used effectively to aid learning and develop arguments. (LO6)
• Evaluate the use of research methodology and reflect upon its application to help us better understand the world around us. (LO6)

Other skills/attributes developed

This includes elements of the Cardiff Met EDGE (Ethical, Digital, Global and Entrepreneurial skills) and other attributes developed in students through the completion of the module and assessment. These will also be highlighted in the module guidance, which should be read by all students completing the module. Assessments are not just a way of auditing student knowledge. They are a process which provides additional learning and development through the preparation for and completion of the assessment.

The following skills are developed in this assessment

Digital.  How was AI used?
-Which AI tools were used and why?
-Examples of prompts and brief excerpts of responses.
-Reflections on how AI outputs were adapted or challenged.
-Offer insight into the value and limitations of AI in your learning and writing process.
Entrepreneurial - Scoping Review and Thematic Analysis.  How to analyses and evaluate information is an important skill graduates need to perform effectively in the workplace.  This module provides the opportunity to develop such a knowledge of data collection methodology, and requires students to reflect upon its use and application.

Marking/Assessment Criteria