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6CC552 Research Project - University of Derby

Learning Outcome 1: Define a research or practical project that tackles a given problem.

Learning Outcome 2: Select an appropriate methodology to undertake the project

Learning Outcome 3: Conduct an independent enquiry or practical activity that successfully meets the aims of the project.

Learning Outcome 4: Critically evaluate the findings and impact of the project.

Topic to write is cloud computing - 'benefits and disbenefit'

In this part of the module, you will complete and submit a ‘Project Fundamentals Form'. This will require you to:

• Specify a project title and write a description of your project (up to 300 words)

• Draft a plan for carrying out your project (up to 500 words)

• Respond to questions/activities relating to your study of the module content

• Successfully complete the ‘Ethics Application Form'.

In the case that you wish to undertake a ‘Student Initiated Project' you will also be expected to complete a ‘Proposal Form' and discuss the matter with the Academic Associate (tutor).

The Research Proposal should not be more than 1500 words including references, tables and figures. The proposal should cover the following sections:

• Title

• Aim and Objectives

• Brief review of Literature

• Outline of study design and methods

• Research Ethics

• References (Harvard referencing style)

A brief note on each of the sections is provided below.

Title, aim and objectives

State the succinct title, aim and objectives of the work and provide adequate background of the research area. Avoid providing a detailed literature review. This section should also clearly identify the scope of the study.

Literature Review

Provide a brief note on the existing literature on your area of research. Critically examine the existing studies and avoid providing a descriptive analysis. Drawing from the literature review, you are expected to propose the research gap and the rationale of conducting your study. The research gap should be followed by the research questions that you propose to examine or explore. Research hypothesis and propositions should be clearly stated in this section.

Study Design and Methods

This section has two sub-parts i) Data and ii) Methodology. The former subsection should clearly state the data that will be used in conducting the research. It should also state the sampling techniques, biases and how and from where you plan to collect the data. The latter section should

report the proposed methodology that will be employed in the study. The methodology can either qualitative, quantitative or mixed methods.

This section should include a project plan including/identifying the dates and/or weeks when you wish to complete the research project. This will enable the supervisors to provide valuable and critical feedback on time, which could be implemented in improving the quality of the project.

Research and Project Reporting

Assessment details

Summary of Assessment Method: Online, self-paced and supported, this includes the following:
• Carry out your research project in a professional and timely way

• Proactively liaise with your supervisor so as to discuss progress and report developments

• Plan and write a fully referenced project report using a scholarly style of structured writing (5000 words +Appendices)

• Prepare and upload a brief video in which you summarise the work that you have undertaken, the results that you have obtained and any problems that you have encountered (video duration 3-4 minutes).

You will carry out your project and produce a final report which should consist (at least) of the following elements:

• Abstract

• Table of Contents

• Completed Student Declaration Form

• Introduction of the research project

• Comprehensive literature review

• Research methodology

• Data collected and results obtained (depending on the chosen project)

• For projects involving hardware or software development, details of the design process, implementation phase and testing should be included.

• Analysis of results. (If you have produced a program - then test cases, results and product documentation)

• Critical evaluation of results (including comparison with other relevant projects or studies)

• Conclusions and recommendations

• Bibliography/References

• Other Appendices: Copy of project proposal form, project progress sheets, example questionnaire, designs, test plans and results, tabulated or formatted data, project management plan e.g. Gantt chart. (Code listings should only be submitted in electronic form).

Attachment:- Research Project.rar