Late submissions - Late submission will lose 5% per day. Assignment extensions need to be applied for via special consideration procedures. You are required to prepare a report that will set out how you will go about answering the research question developed in Assignment 2. The report will map out a research design - techniques you will use to convincingly address the research question. Your report will describe and justify the decisions you have made for your research design, data collection methods, sample selection, ethical considerations and data analysis techniques.

The proposal report also involves the development of a Qualtrics survey which you need to design and include whether you choose to develop a qualitative, quantitative, or mixed method of survey and/or interview questions. Provide a reference list (Harvard) for any reference sources you use to justify your final research proposal. Good papers include a variety of academic references to justify decisions made in relation to the research proposal (A3 required 5 references, so I would propose that 5 is the minimum for A4 as well – however, HDs and Ds may require more references than this).

Word limit and assignment sections - The cover sheet, title page, reference list, and appendices are not included in the 1500 word limit. The following 7 sections are included in the 1500 word limit: Problem Statement and Research Objectives, Research Design, Data Collection Methods, Qualtrics Survey, Sample Selection, Ethical Considerations, and Data Analysis Techniques. Use headings corresponding with the required sections above within your assignment. Physical presentation - Double spaced, At least 2.5 cm margins, Insert page numbers. Reference Style: Harvard - The required reference style for this unit is the Harvard style. Make sure that your referencing is consistent.

Final notes - Focus on the marking criteria of the assignment – this is your guide to ensure that you have included all necessary elements into the assignment that you will be marked on and Start early – last minute assignments written the night before the due date seldom obtain a high grade.