Research Design
Guidelines: Each student will prepare a project design that contains the research problem, literature review, and methodology. The suggested word length is 3,000 words, including references. The APA reference style should be used
Assessment criteria
| Assessment criteria | ||
| Criteria | Ratings | Pts |
| Research Problem A clearly defined and stated problem for research with justified significance and innovation. | 30.0 Pts Full marks 25.0 Pts Very good 20.0 Pts Good 15.0 Pts Average 10.0 Pts Poor 5.0 Pts Very poor 0.0 Pts No marks | 30.0 pts |
| Literature Review A literature review with width and depth to contextualise and underpin the topic, and identify a knowledge gap. | 30.0 Pts Full marks 25.0 Pts Very good 20.0 Pts Good 15.0 Pts Average 10.0 Pts Poor 5.0 Pts Very poor 0.0 Pts No marks | 30.0 pts |
| Methodology An appropriate methodology (qualitative methods, quantitative methods, or mixed methods) to address the research problem, and a detailed research design for implementation. | 30.0 Pts Full marks 25.0 Pts Very good 20.0 Pts Good 15.0 Pts Average 10.0 Pts Poor 5.0 Pts Very poor 0.0 Pts No marks | 30.0 pts |
| Format A well-organised structure and appropriate stylistics. | 10.0 Pts Full marks 8.0 Pts Very good 7.0 Pts Good 5.0 Pts Average 3.0 Pts Poor 2.0 Pts Very poor 0.0 Pts No marks | 10.0 pts |
| Total points: 100.0 |