ASSESSMENT TEMPLATE___________________________________________________ Page 1 of 3 Subject Title Research Methods Subject Code RES300 Lecturer / Tutor Luke Fay Trimester February 2017 Assessment Title Research Proposal Learning Outcome/s 1, 4, 5 Assessment type (group or individual) Individual Weighting 40% Word count 2500 – 3000 words Due date Week 11: Class submission Lecture ☐ Tutorial ☒ Submission type Paper copy ☒ Turnitin ☒ Format / Layout of Assessment Report: ICMS Cover Page Introduction Findings Conclusion and Recommendations Appendices ☐ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ Assessment instructions You are required to compile a Research Proposal for your chosen topic, to be used as the foundation for your research project in RES310. The Proposal should be written in a report format. Use the following structure with headings and subheadings: (See class notes for an example) 1. Introduction: (± 200 words) • General background of your topic; must mention your topic question • Outline main points in the proposal • Purpose statement of the proposal (NOT the research topic but what this proposal is about) 2. Findings: 2.1 Topic / title (± 14 words: in the form of a question) 2.2 Purpose/ problem statement of the topic (± 50-100 words: purpose of your topic & what you will argue when you write the paper) 2.3 Significance and justification of the research project (± 300 words: justify why this topic is relevant & whether it is feasible) 2.4 Main points of argument / threads / to be discussed in the research project (± 50-100 words: your threads which will becoming headings in your body of the research paper, point form, NO discussion)ASSESSMENT TEMPLATE___________________________________________________ Page 2 of 3 2.5 TABLE showing list of main points / threads with corresponding research methods and methodologies used (±200-300 words in a TABLE format) 2.6 TABLE showing list of primary research methods used with justification (±200-300 words in a TABLE format) 2.7 Ethical considerations of the project (±300 words: quality & integrity of your secondary & primary research) 2.8 Expected outcomes and limitations of the research project (±400 words: predictions about the research & limitations) 2.9 Personal reflection of the research process so far (±200 words: evaluate your research journey so far) 3. Conclusion and Recommendations: (± 200 words) • Summarise findings • Sum up final thoughts • Recommendations for further research 4. Appendices: • Copies of primary research questions/ questionnaires The writing style for the Research Proposal is formal, business writing. Do not use the first person. Use full sentences. Readings for the assessment Class notes Grading Criteria / Rubric See next pageASSESSMENT TEMPLATE___________________________________________________ Page 3 of 3 Grading Criteria Rubric: Student Name: Student ID: Key: E = Excellent; V = Very Good; S = Satisfactory; U = Unsatisfactory E V G S U Introduction: 5% Is the general background of the topic mentioned? Have the main points in the research proposal been outlined? Is the purpose statement clearly related to the report proposal and not the research paper? Findings: 82% 1. Topic / title (5%) 2. Purpose/ problem statement of the topic (10%) 3. Significance and justification of the research project (10%) 4. Main points of argument / threads / to be discussed in the research project (10%) 5. TABLE showing list of main points / threads with corresponding research methods and methodologies used (10%) 6. TABLE showing list of primary research methods used with justification (7%) 7. Ethical considerations of the project (10%) 8. Expected outcomes and limitations of the research project (15%) 9. Personal reflection of the research process so far (5%) Conclusion and Recommendations: 5% Have the findings been clearly summarised? Are there summed up final thoughts? Has further research been recommended? Writing style and format: (4%) Is the writing style formal business writing? Correct spelling and grammar? Does it follow the assessment format: ICMS cover page with correct report headings? Appendices: (4%) Have the primary questions or questionnaire/s been attached? Are they appropriated formatted? Comments: Total Grade: HD D Cr P F