Research Report

You need to carefully analyse the assigned case in the context of cultural differences. You also need to identify intercultural communication problems and relate them to theories/models covered in lectures. Based on existing literature, provide recommendations on how these problems can be overcome.
Required Structure

• Cover Page
• Title of assessment
• Your name and student ID
• Tutor’s Name
• Word count (research reports that do not include a word count on the cover page will be assumed to be over the limit and receive a 10% penalty)
• Introduction
• Very briefly identify the purpose of the report and its subject
• Identification of Problems/Issues
• Identify ALL issues/problems related to culture and communication. Categorise them into intercultural issues, intercultural verbal communication issues, and intercultural nonverbal communication issues. Demonstrate understanding of those issues through citing appropriate sources.
• Literature Review
• Select a model/framework covered in lectures (slides available on Blackboard under Assessment). Briefly justify suitability of the culture/communication model or frameworks chosen. Critically review the culture/communication model or framework using a wide range of literature. This meansbriefly describe it, note its strengths and weaknesses, and then briefly conclude the review.
• Case Analysis
• Explain ONLY FIVE issues/problems (identified in the Identification of Problems/Issues section) using the model or framework reviewed in the Literature Review section and any other models or frameworks or concepts covered in lectures.
• Recommendations
• Based on the case analysis, provide recommendations on how the problems/issues could be resolved/avoided. Prioritise and justify the recommendations.
• References
• QUT APA for all referencing. Refer to CITE WRITE on the library website for details. We expect you to use a RANGE of references (e.g., books, journals, industry magazines and newspapers). Please only include references for material that you have USED in the report – not material that you have simply read.

Required Format

• Use numbered headings and subheadings
• 12 font, 1.5 spacing (double-sided printing)
• Write in formal language. Avoid first and second person pronouns (e.g. I, we and you). Use the 3rd person – “It is suggested…” – to create a sense of emotional detachment and impartiality.
• Ensure that you use non-discriminatory, inclusive language
• Number all pages
• Ensure that the in-text references and the references list at the end of the report use the QUT APA Referencing Style
• DO NOT include table of contents, tables, quotations and appendices
• The word limit is 1500 words – in this unit the convention is that 10% over/under the limit is acceptable. Reports that do not include a word count on the cover will be assumed to be over the limit and receive a 10% penalty. All words (excluding the title pageand references list) are included in the word count.
• DO NOT attach a copy of the CRA Sheet to your assignment.