Coursework Handout: Code CBE6891 Unit Title: Research Methods 1 Research Methods Coursework Handout UNIT DETAILS DEPARTMENT BAED PROGRAMME EMBA-Accretided by AMBA UNIT CODE CBE6891 UNIT TITLE Research Methods SEMESTER SESSION 2016-17 STAFF STAFF OFFICE E-MAIL [email protected] COURSEWORK DETAILS C/W NUMBER CONTRIBUTION 100% of the module final mark C/W TITLE The Research Proposal C/W TYPE Individual HAND-OUT DATE 05/03/2017 SUBMISSION DATE 01/05/2017 FEEDBACK DATE LEARNING OUTCOMES Upon completion of this piece of coursework, a student will be able to: LO1 Understand the principles of writing a dissertation LO2 Understand the structure of a dissertation LO3 Critically evaluate research projects LO4 Formalize ideas LO5 Design research project LO6 Understand the main principles of writing a proposal LO7 Be able to select the appropriate methods for data collection LO8 Understand the issues concerning the use of questionnaires and interviewing LO9 Understand the issues concerning case studies and focus groups ASSESSMENT CRITERIA This project contributes 100% to the final grade of the module. Students are expected to write a research proposal of 3000 words. The proposal will be marked based on the depth of the literature review, the clarity of its focus, the objectives of the research, and the methodology proposed. Students are expected to review key papers and discuss them in the proposal. Methodology should be detailed and students should be able to show that they can meet the research objectives with the proposed methodology. DETAILED DESCRIPTION The research proposal represents an opportunity for you to apply the knowledge and skills that you have learned in the modules to the preparation of an actual research proposal. Guidelines regarding the structure of your proposal follow:  Title Page  Abstract  IntroductionCoursework Handout: Code CBE6891 Unit Title: Research Methods 2  Research Objectives / Research Questions / Hypotheses  Literature Review  Methodology  Ethics  Expected outcomes  References SUBMISSION Students are expected to submit: A 3000 words report. The use of academic references is required NOTE All sentences or passages quoted in this coursework from other people's work should be specifically acknowledged by clear cross-referencing to author, work and page(s). Failure to do this amounts to plagiarism and will be considered grounds for failure in this coursework. It is on the instructor’s discretion to contact an oral examination, which will result to the award of the final grade to that particular piece of coursework. TURN IT IN REQUIREMENT Apart from the usual e-copy submission, this piece of coursework is required to be submitted to turnitin plagiarism detection software at: www.turnitin.com at a date no later than the submission date. This is an absolute requirement for releasing a mark. Brief instructions on how you can set up your profile and submit your work can be found at: http://www.turnitin.com/static/training_support/tii_student_qs.pdf (text) http://www.turnitin.com/static/training_support/sdfvl1.html (video) You are going to require: CLASS ID: ENROLLMENT PASSWORD: If you have any problems in submitting your work, please contact the course administrator or the lecturer.