Module / Assignment Brief A2 Level 6 Course and year: BA (Hons) PHSC and ECS Year 3 Module and code: RMPF 600 pt 2 Brief title: Research Methods and Project Formulation pt 2, Project Proposal Teaching staff: A Helliwell, A Backhouse and S Shivacheva Module leader: A. Helliwell Semester & mode: 2 F/T Brief written by: A Helliwell Verified by: Tasks (LO’s 1, 2, 3 and 4) • A research project proposal (5,000 words) 100% This will require you to write a proposal for research in which you will need to include the following: • Correct identification and construction of the issue(s) to be researched • A comprehensive and critical literature review (this MUST contain new/additional research identified through RMPF1) • Proposed research methodology to address the position you adopt • Detailed proposed research activity (how you envisage the research to proceed) • Suggested appropriate method for data collection/generation, storage and analysis • Identification of likely resources • Utilisation of principles and rules governing research and research participants including ethical considerations You will also need to clearly relate both assignments to the stated learning outcomes for the module. Any materials intended to be used as part of the proposal must be clearly labelled and available in the appendix. Assessed Learning outcomes: On successful completion of the module students will be able to: LO1 Identify a relevant area(s) of practice which would benefit from further research LO2 Propose methodology, method, data generation and data analysis appropriate to the research proposition LO3 Effectively construct and propose ways to address ethical issues LO4 Engage in critical discussion and construct a valid research proposition applicable to a specific area of practice Assessment Criteria: The assessment criteria for this assessment are as follows: • Enquiry and use of sources • Knowledge and understanding of subject matter • Analytical ability and comprehension • Written expression • Application of technical skills Plagiarism is an assessment offence and will be treated as a breach of the Academic & Assessment Regulations. The submitted assessment must be your own work. You must ensure you use your own words. Paraphrasing is still regarded as plagiarism if a candidate fails to acknowledge the source for the ideas being expressed. The use of quotes, paraphrasing, etc., must be clearly indicated using the Harvard system both within the text and in a separate detailed bibliography. Remember, referencing and the proper use of quotations provides evidence of reading and research. To help you ensure that you work is properly referenced you must submit it through Turnitin before making a final submission.