Research Proposal TOPIC Impact of m-commerce on Online Banking in developing countries. Overview The purpose of this assessment is to enable students to demonstrate a critical awareness of previous research in an IT context within a chosen topic area through a basic understanding of research theory and techniques. It requires you to write a proposal (that you might perhaps present to a funding body, for example). It does NOT require you to gather and analyse data, including secondary data. You should work on this report groups of two or three Timelines and Expectations Percentage Value of Task: 40 % Due: 23:55Friday the 2ndJune, 2017(week 11) Minimum time expectation: 20-30 hours Learning Outcomes Assessed The following course learning outcomes are assessed by completing this assessment: Knowledge: K1. Determine the role IT research plays in contributing to organisational innovation, and success. K2. Critique advanced communication theory for organisations. K3. Identify appropriate research philosophies for IT projects, which match organisational approaches. K4. Identify appropriate methodologies and methods, for an organisational IT research project. Skills: S1. Utilise effective communication practice in organisations. S2. Demonstrate expert English language skills in academic and professional contexts. S3. Evaluate the quality and utility of literature sourced. S4. Undertake a literature review for an organisational IT research project. Application of knowledge and skills: A1. Compose a research proposal and report on a topic related to an organisational IT research project. A2. Present written and oral reports to academic and organisational audiences. Assessment Details Background The mini research proposal provides a detailed description of a proposed research idea. It is similar to an essay and needs to be in a formal style with introduction, body and conclusion. In addition it requires a critical analysis and a coherent presentation. Requirements Each group is required submit a mini research proposal (3000-3500 words excluding the title, abstract, table of contents and references/bibliography). The purpose of this task is to assist students to prepare and write a scholarly paper at an appropriate standard for this level of study. You have already done quite a bit of work for this research in tutorials: you should have a tentative research issue, strategies and evidence to persuade your readers about the significance of the problem you’re researching, as well as the validity of your research issues. You also should consider opposing views or good counter-arguments that you can address in order to help establish your credibility and enhance the relevance of your paper. The research question will inevitably involve working with human participants and will thus require an ethics application. A. Report Layout (20%) (Group) The mini research report must contain the following sections, submitted in the order as listed below- Title Page – selection of an informative title Abstract - summarization of the significant concepts in the study focusing on key aspects (major results and conclusions) Table of Contents. Introduction – outline of thethesis, problem, question, etc. (stating the thesis/theory in terms of relationship among variables and examining the problem or investigating the question, or the like) and preview of the structure of the paper. Literature Review- demonstration of the ability to find significant sources, familiarity with the existing body of knowledge, analysis of existing research, and learning through a careful reading of existing scholarship. Methods (and Methodology)- procedures and processesyou intend to follow in your investigation/study including the research design– study type, research question, hypotheses, variables, and data collection methods (as applicable).. Discussion– bring together your ideas from both the methodology and literature review. Why is your methodology being proposed for gathering data to answer the research question? What are the limitations of your methodology? Will there by internal/external validity threats? How may the results of your study possibly lead to further research? And any other points you feel relevant. Conclusion –briefly restate the research highlighting the implicationsof your findings References- include relevant literature sources (in-text citation and a list of full-text references) Appendices (if applicable) - tables, graphs, charts or any other- related to the study not included in the main paper but referred to. An example maybe the survey questions you propose using. Note: Students are required to follow the ‘General guide to referencing’ and ‘Guide to Writing and Study Skills’- specially the ‘Layout and Appearance’ and the ‘Report’ sections. http://federation.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0015/164121/FedUni-General-Guide-to-Referencing-2014.pdf http://federation.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0018/190044/2014-General-Guide-to-Writing-and-Study-Skills.pdf [For distribution of marks, see the Marking Rubric at the end of this document] Marking Criteria/Rubric ITECH5500 Research Report- Marking Rubric Student Id. Student Name Category Excellent Good Acceptable Poor/Unacceptable Marks Abstract 4-5 Strong introduction of topic’s key question(s) and terms. Clearly delineates subtopics to be reviewed. Specific thesis statement. 3-4 Conveys topic and key question(s).Clearly delineates subtopics to be reviewed. General thesis statement. 2-3 Conveys topic, but not key question(s).Describes subtopics to be reviewed. General thesis statement. 0-2 Does not adequately convey topic. Does not describe subtopics to be reviewed. Lacks adequate thesis statement. /5 Introduction 8-10 Strong introduction of topic’s key question(s) and terms. Clearly delineates subtopics to be reviewed. Specific thesis statement. 6-8 Conveys topic and key question(s).Clearly delineates subtopics to be reviewed. General thesis statement. 4-6 Conveys topic, but not key question(s).Describes subtopics to be reviewed. General thesis statement. 0-4 Does not adequately convey topic. Does not describe subtopics to be reviewed. Lacks adequate thesis statement. /10 Literature Review 16-20 Sources are exceptionally well-integrated and they support claims argued in the paper very effectively. 12-16 Sources are well integrated and support the paper’s claims. 8-12 Sources support some claims made in the paper, but might not be integrated well within the paper’s argument. 0-8 The paper does not use adequate research or if it does, the sources are not integrated well. /20 Methods (and Methodology) 16-20 Appropriate procedures and processes included and clear design of the research addressed. 12-16 Procedures and processes are included, and research design is somewhat clear. 8-12 Some procedures and processes included, and research design is not clear. 0-8 Procedures and processes are absent or vague, and research design is not addressed or very poorly addressed. /20 Discussion 8-10 Exceptionally well-presented and argued. Ideas are detailed, well-developed, supported with specific evidence and facts, as well as in-depth analysis. 6-8 Well-presented and argued. Ideas are detailed, developed and supported with evidence and details, mostly specific, displays evidence of basic analysis. 4-6 Content is sound. Ideas are present but not particularly developed or supported; some evidence of analysis, but usually of a generalized nature. 0-4 Content is presented but not sound, and analysis is vague or not evident. /10 Conclusion 4-5 The conclusion is engaging and strong integration with the thesis statement. 3-4 The conclusion restates the thesis. 2-3 The conclusion does not adequately restate the thesis. 0-2 Incomplete and/or unfocused. Does not summarizeevidence withrespect to thesis. /5 Overall Organization 4-5 Well-planned, logically-flowing and well-thought out. Includes informative title, an abstract that summarizes key aspects and an appropriate TOC. 6-8 Good overall organization and somewhat logically-flowing. Includes title, abstract with some key aspects and a TOC. 3-5 There is a sense of organization. Includes title, abstract with few key aspects and a TOC. 0-2 No/lack of sense of organization. Missing title and/or a TOC. Also missing abstract or includes abstract that is vague. /5 Grammar & Mechanics 4-5 Excellent grammar, spelling, syntax and punctuation. 3 A few errors in grammar, spelling, syntax and punctuation, but not many. 2 Shows a pattern of errors in spelling, grammar, syntax and/or punctuation- a sign of lack of proof-reading. 0-1 Continuous errors /5 References and Formatting 9-10 Includes range of legitimate references (internet, articles, quotations, books and journals etc.). Correct use of referencing and citation using APA style. Used University Guide for layout and appearance. 6-8 Few errors in references or citations and also in layout and appearance. 3-5 Some errors in references or citations and also in layout and appearance. 0-2 Many errors in references or citations and also in layout and appearance. /10 Total (out of 90) Scaled (out of 20) Comments (if any): Marked by: ITECH5500 Reflective Journal- Marking Rubric Student Id. Student Name Category Excellent 4-5 Good 2-3 Poor/Unacceptable 0- 1 Marks Reflection of learning Shows great depth of knowledge and learning, reveals understanding and thoughts. Abstract ideas reflected through use of specific details. Relates learning with research and project, personal and general reflections included. Does not go deeply into the reflection of learning. Generalizations and limited insight and uses some detail. Little or no explanation or reflection on learning. No details to support reflection or few details that do not reflect thoughtful consideration or important aspects of own experiences of the research. /5 Structural development of the Ideas Demonstrates logical and subtle sequencing of ideas and insights by connecting the student’s experiences to the research work. Transitions are used to enhance organization. Ideas and insights present but not perfected. Demonstrates some understanding of course material, but does not clearly connect the student’s research experiences. Lack of or no development of ideas and insights. No evidence of structure or organization. /5 Mechanics and Usage No errors in punctuation, capitalization and spelling as well as sentence structure and word usage. Some errors in punctuation, capitalization and spelling as well as in sentence structure and word usage. Numerous and distracting errors in punctuation, capitalization and spelling as well as in sentence structure and word usage. /5 Content All entries are provided containing complete answers to all questions prompts. Entry provides answers to most question prompts for all entries, missing some. Entry significantly misses key question prompts or does not answer important questions and also missing some entries. /5 Conclusion The conclusion is engaging and restates personal learning. The conclusion does not adequately restate the learning. Missing, incomplete and/or unfocused. /5 Total (out of 25) Scaled (out of 10) Comments (if any): Marked by: ITECH 5500 Ethics Application Student Id. Student Name Category Excellent 4-5 Good 2-3 Poor/Unacceptable 0- 1 Marks Each section filled out correctly Fully comprehensive coverage of each section. Some misconceptions. Some sections left out. Large sections omitted. Major misconception /10 Plain Language Information Statement Clear description of what is required from participants written in jargon free language that can be understood by non-experts. Statement not clear. Some sections omitted. Statement difficult to understand. Major sections left out. Participants left unprepared . /10 Risk Assessment Careful thought about risks to all participants Most areas covered but some minor omissions or errors Risks not adequately detailed. Participants potentially exposed to problems/risks without their knowledge /5 Total (out of 25) Scaled (out of 10) Comments (if any): Marked by: Feedback Submission will be marked electronically and returned via moodle within 2 weeks. Plagiarism: Plagiarism is the presentation of the expressed thought or work of another person as though it is one's own without properly acknowledging that person. You must not allow other students to copy your work and must take care to safeguard against this happening. More information about the plagiarism policy and procedure for the university can be found at http://federation.edu.au/students/learning-and-study/online-help-with/plagiarism.