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OUbs003221 Business Research Methods - Open University of Mauritius

The purpose of this assignment is to provide you experience with designing a research study, and writing a research proposal. The aim of the research proposal is to organise and convey your ideas and thoughts.

The content of the research proposal should be organised as follows:

(a) "Identifying the research problem is the first major step when conducting research."
(i) There are some factors a researcher needs to consider when selecting a research area ( refer to insert no.1). Taking into consideration the factors described in the insert select a research problem that you intend to investigate

(ii) Carry out a literature survey. (You can use the resources from open university Emerald e- library available on the Elearn platform, google scholar or any other search engine)

Select three journals in your chosen field. Examine the three journals for the past five years for research articles relevant to your selected area.

Search and Shortlist around ten research papers or articles most relevant to your topic

(iii) Read the articles selected and propose a possible title of the research you would carry out for your final year dissertation. [1]
(iv) Formulate a Problem Statement for your chosen topic. Ensure that the key characteristics of a statement of problem are included in your statement.
(v) Develop and articulate 3 research questions that are related to the purpose of the study i.e that will guide you to provide a possible solution to the problem statement you have formulated.
(b) Select one research paper which is most relevant to your chosen topic and write a summary using your own words (be guided by insert

4) based on a critical analysis. Your report must include the following;
(c) Based on the critical analysis of methods select the methods you will employ to answer your research questions. Justify your choice of methods.
(d) Write down all your references using Harvard style of referencing.

Attachment:- Business Research Methods.rar