This is part one for the assignment 3000 words you done for me. Coursework Assignment Unit Title Negotiated Research Level 6 Element Element 1: Assignment % Weighting 25% Word count (inc equivalent or duration 3,000 words Programme/Award Title BSc (Hons) Business Computing with IT BSc (Hons) Network Administration with Cloud Computing BSc (Hons) Network Security with Penetration Testing BSc (Hons) Software Development Assignment Title Part 1: Research Project Tutors Submission Deadline Submission Method/Arrangements Moodle Submission area , through Turnitin Return Date of Feedback to Students 3 weeks after submission. http://www.mmu.ac.uk/academic/casqe/regulations/docs/assessment_icp.pdf Assessment Task Overview This task will involve the development of the first section of the main research project focusing on the context, literature review and briefly methodology. Learning Outcomes to be assessed LO2 Critique relevant literature, and competing theoretical perspectives underpinning the selected practice research area Penalties for overlong assessment 0% for late submissions with a resit opportunity organised by the team. Failure to submit assessment The submission and receipt of assessed coursework shall comply with University regulations. Late submission of this or any of the other stages of assessment for this unit will incur a penalty according to MMU Academic Regulations. Use link below to MMU website for full academic regulations: http://www.mmu.ac.uk/academic/grad_regulations.php Assignment Task This assignment is the first section of the final project and will focus on the literature review. Outline of purpose and research questions 10% Rationale and research context 10% Methodology and approach for the literature review 10% Identification and interpretation of current and relevant research 20% Demonstration of understanding of the research 20% Conclusion of the key literature points 10% Methodology for the primary research 10% MMU Harvard 5% SPG 5% Grade Descriptors Grade Descriptors can be found on the MMU website at: http://www.mmu.ac.uk/academic/casqe/regulations/docs/assessment_procedures.pdf The same information is also available on the Moodle page in the document University Standard Descriptors. There is also a reference list of descriptive terms. This may be clearer and easier to understand and is available at the bottom of the MMU page. It is also provided on Moodle in the document Level Descriptions Assessment Criteria The MMU assessment criteria can be found here: http://www.mmu.ac.uk/academic/casqe/regulations/docs/assessment_procedures.pdf http://www.celt.mmu.ac.uk/assessment/index.php LO2 will be met by the evidence of research skills and the variety of literature found and there relevance to the topic chosen. A merit will be awarded for a clear overview of the main topic which outlines a range of topics within it. A distinction will be awarded for the finding and critically evaluating the literature. -   This is part 2 for the assignment 7000 words you must do it now Coursework Assignment Unit Title Negotiated Research Level 6 Element Element 3: Research Project % Weighting 50% Word count (inc equivalent or duration 7,000 words Programme/Award Title BSc (Hons) Business Computing with IT BSc (Hons) Network Administration with Cloud Computing BSc (Hons) Network Security with Penetration Testing BSc (Hons) Software Development Assignment Title Part 2: Research Project Tutors Adam Connell Submission Deadline 20/03/17 Poster Presentation 01/04/17 Submission Method/Arrangements Moodle Submission area for submission Poster Presentation will be arranged by your tutor. Return Date of Feedback to Students 3 weeks after submission. http://www.mmu.ac.uk/academic/casqe/regulations/docs/assessment_icp.pdf Assessment Task Overview Following part 1 of the project, part 2 will focus on the research methods, findings, discussion and conclusion regarding a relevant topic of the learners choosing. Learning Outcomes to be assessed LO1 Critically apply research skills, techniques and conventions in the context of the selected aspect/s of the discipline and practice LO2 Critique relevant literature, and competing theoretical perspectives underpinning the selected practice research area LO3 Justify all project decisions through judgements based on academic and practice based contexts LO4 Evaluate critically the strengths and limitations of research carried out both by themselves and others LO5 Communicate research findings through personal initiative, self-directed plans and ongoing reflection of the progress. Penalties for overlong assessment 0% for late submissions with a resit opportunity organised by the team. Failure to submit assessment The submission and receipt of assessed coursework shall comply with University regulations. Late submission of this or any of the other stages of assessment for this unit will incur a penalty according to MMU Academic Regulations. Use link below to MMU website for full academic regulations: http://www.mmu.ac.uk/academic/grad_regulations.php Assignment Task This assignment is designed for students to independently perform research. Abstract 5% • Overview of the project including part 1 content Methodology 15% • Critical review of approaches used including an overview of alternative methods available • Sampling/sample • Reliability & validity • Design of research Findings from Research 20% • Presentation & explanation of findings in a logical manner • Relevance of tables, figures & graphs • Synthesis of qualitative data (if applicable) Discussion of Findings 20% • Relation to research problem • Relation to literature Conclusion & Recommendations 15% • Conclusions follow logically from data presented • Clear links with Aim & Objectives • Recommendations convincing & practical • Critical review of completed work References and Bibliography 5% • School format adhered to • Completeness Presentation/Readability 5% • Grammatical & Spelling accuracy • Coherence of finished product Appendix (no marks awarded) • Ethics form • Part 1: Research Project Poster Presentation 15% • Showcase of the full project • Visually explaining the project • Orally discussing the project to supervisors/tutor Grade Descriptors Grade Descriptors can be found on the MMU website at: http://www.mmu.ac.uk/academic/casqe/regulations/docs/assessment_procedures.pdf The same information is also available on the Moodle page in the document University Standard Descriptors. There is also a reference list of descriptive terms. This may be clearer and easier to understand and is available at the bottom of the MMU page. It is also provided on Moodle in the document Level Descriptions Assessment Criteria The MMU assessment criteria can be found here: http://www.mmu.ac.uk/academic/casqe/regulations/docs/assessment_procedures.pdf http://www.celt.mmu.ac.uk/assessment/index.php LO1 will be met by providing adequate research relating to the topic selected using correct terminology. To achieve Merit it will be clear a wide range of research has taken place and key terminology is described. To achieve Distinction learners must be critical in identifying research that oppose and support each other where possible. Key terminology should be described and explained. LO2 will be met by the evidence of research skills and the variety of literature found and there relevance to the topic chosen. A merit will be awarded for a clear overview of the main topic which outlines a range of topics within it. A distinction will be awarded for the finding and critically evaluating the literature. LO3 will be met by providing an adequate justification of the decision made for the project. It will have limited support from academic and practice based sources. To achieve Merit a more thought and reflection will be used to justify decisions. Also clear support from academic and practice based sources are used to support decisions. To achieve Distinction critical reflection will have been used to justify clearly every decision made. Also support is used correctly and used within critical arguments from academic and practice based sources are used to support decisions. LO4 will be met by an adequate evaluation of the research looking at every aspect of the project. To achieve Merit learners will critically evaluate their strengths and limitations. To achieve Distinction learners will critically evaluate and critically reflect on the outcomes of the project. LO5 will be met by demonstrating and evidencing research findings and on-going reflection. Merit will be achieved by completing the previous but will include a critical level of reflection throughout. Distinction will be met by learners incorporating the findings and reflection throughout their project and applying critical evaluation and reflection to future works.