Page 1 of 2 PROGRAMME: Business Administration [4 Years FT/5 Years PT, B.A. (Hons)] MODE OF STUDY: Full-Time/Part-Time SUBJECT: ENG 103 – Introduction to Research Methods - ASSIGNMENT LECTURER: Ms. Eleftheria Atta-Ioannidou SEMESTER: Spring 2017 DATE DUE: 25/04/2017 (Week 10) Assignment Title: Research Proposal (Business Administration) Title: Research Proposal In week 10, students are required to submit a research proposal in which to develop and justify a research project to be conducted in the future (i.e. for the purposes of the Dissertation – year 4). This is an individual assignment and students are recommended to choose a research topic within their specialisation area. The length of the project is 2000 words minimum and 2500 words maximum, excluding references and appendices. All students are required to use Times New Roman fonts, the size of which must be 12. At the end of the project indicate your total word count (i.e. total word count=2200 words) The research proposal MUST consist of the following parts: Title Page  Title of the project  Student’s name  Class year  Subject title  Name of work  Submission date  Academic year Table of Contents Title It should be simple and concise. A Brief Introductory Paragraph (500-700 words) This part must develop the importance of the proposed study and clearly state the following: Main aim/purpose Research question(s) Research objectives Literature Review (700-800 words) This part must consist of:  Reference to already existing studies on the particular topic  Analysis / evaluation / comparison / contrast of authors’ ideas  The link between context and the aims of the proposed study  Identification of a research gapPage 2 of 2 Research Methodology (800-1000 words) This part must discuss and justify the choice of:  Research philosophy  Research design (quantitative or qualitative research)  Research strategy  Description of the sample and sampling procedure (size, characteristics)  Data collection method (interviews, questionnaires)  Data analysis methods  Ethical issues  Optional: Questionnaire/interview sample (to be included in the appendices) - Note: although this is optional, it could give that extra plus to your proposal. Time Planner It must demonstrate the feasibility of the project as it indicates a time frame for each of the project’s parts. References (at least 10 sources) This part must consist of:  A complete list of all sources referred to in the research proposal Note: Use the Harvard System of Documentation Note: You will be graded on the following criteria:  Title page & Table of Contents & Title 5 marks  A brief Introductory Paragraph 20 marks  Literature Review 25 marks  Research Methodology 30 marks  Time Planner 10 marks  References 10 marks - - - - - - - - - - 100 marks Notes:  This is an individual assignment.  A Lecturer Comments Page after the Title Page is required.  Plagiarism and reproduction of someone else’s work as your own will be penalised.  Marks will be deducted for failure to conform to good English structure and neat presentation of academic standards (typed, double spaced,). Do not use any fancy pictures or colours.  Late submission implies a deduction of 8 marks per day of delay. EA/ER/08022017