In general:
Word limit: 4,000 words excluding references.
All essays should start with a cover page including the following information:
o Your full name
o Your six digit student identification reference number
o Title of your essay subject
o Title of course: Management in China I: Domestic Perspectives
o Course code
o Assignment number
o WORDCOUNT

Research and reading:
(1) essay should demonstrate a good understanding of the relevant concepts,
analytical framework, and literature covered by this course.
(2) essay should demonstrate a good ability to interpret the topic, relevant data,
facts and materials in an analytical manner.
(3) to identify relevant evidence in support of your arguments.
(4) suggested references:
Huang, Yasheng (1996) ‘Central-Local Relations in China during the Reform Era: The economic
and institutional dimensions,’ World Development, 24 (4): 655-672.
Naughton, Barry (2007) The Chinese Economy: Transitions and Growth, MIT Press, Section 4.1.
Qian, Y and Weingast, B. (1997) ‘Federalism as a Commitment to Preserving Market
Incentives,’ Journal of Economic Perspectives, 11(4): 83-92.
Koo, A. (1990) ‘The Contract Responsibility System: Transition from a Planned to a Market
Economy,’ Economic Development and cultural Change, 38 (4): 797-820.
Lin, Justin Yifu, Fan Cai and Zhou Li (2003) The China Miracle: Development Strategy and
Economic Reform (Revised Edition), Hong Kong: The Chinese University Press, Ch 5.
Naughton, Barry (2007) The Chinese Economy: Transitions and Growth, MIT Press, Chs 4 and
10.

Writing:
(1) have a clear and logical structure to your answer. Do not be afraid to use subheadings
to structure your essay.
e.g. Introduction -> Macro management reform -> Micro management and market reform –
> Data -> Analysis -> Conclusion
(2) essay should acknowledge the source of all ideas and evidence with appropriate
references. Failure to do so constitutes plagiarism. In addition to citations in the text
of your essay, you should include a bibliography at the end of your document, which gives
the full reference for all academic material cited (journal articles, book chapters,
etc.) and following the Harvard style. For internet sources, your bibliography should
include the full name of the page, story or website, the full URL and the date last
accessed.

Assessment grading Guidelines
70% and above Distinction (requested for this essay)
As for the (60 – 69%) below plus:
Shows clear evidence of wide and relevant reading and an engagement with the conceptual
issues;
Develops a sophisticated and intelligent argument;
Shows a rigorous use and a sophisticated understanding of relevant source materials,
balancing appropriately between factual detail and key theoretical issues. Materials are
engaged directly and their assumptions and arguments challenged and or / appraised;
Shows original thinking and a willingness to take risks;
60 – 69% Merit
As for the 50 – 64% below plus:
Shows strong evidence of critical insight and critical thinking;
Shows a detailed understanding of the major factual and or / theoretical issues and
directly engages with the relevant literature on the topic;
Develops a focused and clear argument and articulates clearly and convincingly a sustained
train of logical thought;
Shows clear evidence of planning and appropriate choice of sources and methodology;
50 – 59% (50% = pass mark) Pass below merit
Shows some understanding of the major factual and or / theoretical issues involved;
Shows some evidence of the planning and selection from appropriate sources;
Demonstrates some knowledge of the literature;
The text shows, in places, examples of a clear train of thought or argument;
The text concludes appropriately;
45 – 49% Marginal Failure
Shows some awareness and understanding of the factual or theoretical issues but with little
development;
Misunderstandings are evident;
Shows some evidence of planning, although irrelevant / unrelated material or arguments are
included;
44% or less Clear Failure
Fails to answer the question or develop an argument;
Does not engage with the relevant literature or demonstrate knowledge of the key issues;
Contains clear conceptual or factual errors.