ATHE - Unit M/615/2675: Research for Strategic Development – Assignment (Final Exam) KB Education Services Confidential Page 1|4 Unit M/615/2675 Research for Strategic Development Level 7: 15 Credits Sample Assignment Your research must achieve the learning outcomes at the standards provided. It must be related to a topic associated with strategic business development. You must prepare a portfolio of evidence which includes all the work completed for the following tasks ATHE - Unit M/615/2675: Research for Strategic Development – Assignment (Final Exam) KB Education Services Confidential Page 2|4 Task 1 – Formulate a Research Proposal In this section of the portfolio, you should:  Consider and identify a valid area for research to support the strategic development of a business area  Explain the aim, scope and objectives for a chosen area of research  Formulate a specific research proposal  Establish success criteria for the achievement of the research proposal  Prepare a project plan that identifies key milestones and critical pathways. Extension activities: To gain a Merit grade you must:  Justify the research area you have chosen which will support the achievement of an aspect of strategic business development. LO1 AC 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5 1M1 Task 2 – Carry out the research using different research methodologies In this section of the portfolio, you need to:  Complete a review of different literature sources identifying those which are most appropriate for your chosen area of research  Use different research methodologies to gather data from primary and secondary sources. The data must be sufficient in order to ensure you can make valid conclusions Extension activities: To gain a Merit grade you must:  Justify the research methodologies chosen LO2 AC 2.1 2.2 2M1 ATHE - Unit M/615/2675: Research for Strategic Development – Assignment (Final Exam) KB Education Services Confidential Page 3|4 Task 3 – Presentation of Research Findings In this section of the portfolio, you must prepare a report that presents all of your research findings. This must be presented in an appropriate format for the target audience. In the report, you must:  Provide a comprehensive explanation of the purpose, methodologies, findings and recommendations.  Reference all sources using a recognised system.  Use the information you have collected to justify conclusions and recommendations. Extension activities: To gain a Merit grade you must:  Respond orally to questions on research findings. To gain a Distinction grade you must:  Analyse how the findings of your research can be used in a specific strategic business context. LO2 AC 3.1, 3.2, 3.3 3M1 3D1 ATHE - Unit M/615/2675: Research for Strategic Development – Assignment (Final Exam) KB Education Services Confidential Page 4|4 Task 4 – Reflective Log On completion of your research project, you are to prepare a reflective log which contains an evaluation of the skills you used while undertaking the research. The reflective log must include:  A review of your own skills using personal reflection and feedback.  Recommendations on ways to improve your personal skills while undertaking research. Extension activities: To gain a Merit grade you must include the following in your reflective log:  A plan to improve your own research skills. To gain a Distinction grade you must:  Implement the plan and assess the impact on your own personal progress. LO4 AC 4.1, 4.2 4M1 4M2 4D1 End of Document & Assignment