Joseph KK Ho's work diary

Subject: Housing Difference and Diversity   Assignment One: A research project and ‘show and tell’ on Housing Register Exclusions   Local authorities and registered housing providers routinely block access to social housing for people who are in housing need. People can be excluded from social housing registers because of some ‘offense’ or because they have failed to meet criteria adopted by the housing provider.   Under the Localism Act 2011 local authorities were given the power to determine what classes of persons are or are not qualified to be allocated housing. Although certain categories of people must be given reasonable preference for housing, other groups may be excluded altogether. Registered providers are also able to exclude or temporarily suspend applicants. The most common reasons for exclusion are on the grounds of previous rent arrears or anti-social behaviour. Research published in 2001 showed that 16 per cent of ‘active’ applicants were temporarily exclude

New Research Methods class for GW business students. Basic info is as follows: BUSI 1319 BABS – Consultancy Project 5. Assessment Details 1. Proposal – 20% 1,000 words. 2. Report – 65% 7,500 words. 3. Presentation – 15% 15 minutes. Minimum pass mark – 40% 5.1 Summary of assessment Assessment Title Weight towards final grade Length Due Date Anonymous Submission Required? Anticipated Return Date Header Sheet number Proposal 20% 1,000 Report 65% 7,500 Presentation 15% 15 Minutes BUSI0011 BABM – Dissertation 5.         Assessment Details 5.1      Summary of assessment Assessment Title Weight towards final grade Length Due Date Anonymous Submission Required? Anticipated Return Date Header Sheet number Research Ethics 0% n/a Draft Literature Review 10% 3,000 Dissertation 85% 10,000