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PRJ5106 Research Methodology and Data Analysis - Asia Pacific International College

Assessment 1: Research Proposal Brief and Feasibility

Topic - Research Proposal Brief And Feasibility On The Research On Human Resources Management In An Organisation

Assessment 1 Details

Students develop the Research Proposal across the trimester by working and submitting several individual assignment tasks. The first of these is the Research Proposal Brief and its Feasibility.

A Research Proposal Brief, early in the trimester, is to receive feedback about the suitability of the topic so that it informs others of a proposed research project and its significance.

This is the first stage of preparing a Research Proposal that could be used as part of an application to undertake a research degree or to apply for funding to conduct the study.

For this assignment, students are required to consult an Industry Representative / Consultant or other approved person (this may include an academic staff member), to discuss their research project's significance and feasibility. They will therefore, revise their proposal or research question on the basis of the feedback. This assignment has two assessable components: the submission of a written Research Proposal Brief and its Feasibility Report, in academic format (1500 words), and a viva -voce oral PowerPoint presentation (7-10 minutes).

This assignment is aimed at ensuring that the research project is important, realistic and manageable, and that the research question is appropriate and can be answered with the proposed methodology. It is crucial that the students can complete the research tasks in a timely manner and apply the relevant project management and research tools and techniques. Students can use a Gantt chart to keep track of their schedule for all assigned assessment tasks, and therefore, minimize risks.

The feasibility analysis may result in feedback that suggests changes to the research approach and these can be incorporated in the Research Proposal. The reflection is important to show that feedback has been considered and acted upon, for example, by revising the scope of the topic, research question or methodology. This is equivalent to the acceptance of the project charter for which the students have studied in their course.

For the Research Proposal Brief you need to prepare an outline of your proposed research topic and research plan using the template below. The recommended lengths of each section are approximate, and will vary depending on the research question you are proposing to investigate and the methodology you are proposing to use in your research proposal.

*Assessment 2 - Literature Review and Conceptual Framework

Assessment Details

Prepare a 2000 word submission which will be incorporated in your research proposal for your chosen research topic. There is a proposed structure and a recommendation for how long each section should be below. The recommended lengths of each section are approximate, and will vary depending on the research question you are proposing to investigate and the methodology you are proposing to use in your hypothetical research proposal. The submission must concentrate on the literature review and your conceptual framework.

Guideline for Preparing the Assignment

1. Abstract / Overview of the project. Point out the importance of the project, why it is being conducted, what the results are expected to show, and the significance of the findings. (~300 words, not included in word count, write it at the end)

2. With reference to evidence, describe the research objectives and research question(s). (~200 words)

3. Critically evaluate the literature. Describe and evaluate the evidence concerning the research topic. The aim is to provide a critique of existing work and identify gaps in knowledge and / or methodological weaknesses in existing research. You have limited space, and so are not expected to provide a comprehensive critique, but to evaluate a small number of appropriate, recent, peer reviewed studies to demonstrate your skills in identifying and evaluating appropriate evidence.
(~1000 words)

4. Describe your research study to answer the research question or test the research hypothesis. You do not have to actually be able to carry out the study, but you need to think about what you would need to carry out a study to answer your research question or test your hypothesis. (~800 words in total, with sections as notedbelow).
• Design / Methodology. This section includes details of the research methodology to be used. Will this be a randomized controlled trial? A quasi-experimental design? A cross-sectional survey? A longitudinal design? A qualitative research study using focus groups? A qualitative research study using semi-structured interviews? A combination of these or something else entirely? In this section the aim is to describe the characteristics of a research design / methodology that is capable of answering the research question / testing the hypothesis posed. You must provide a conceptual framework model that is not flawed (~500 words).

• Proposed Data Collection and Analysis. Describe the proposed data collection method and data analysis strategy, briefly. (~200 words).

• Ethical issues. Provide a brief statement that clearly shows whether or not ethics approvals would be required for the research project. (~100 words).

5. References (not included in the word count)

Note: Need only Assessment 2 based on Assessment 1.

Attachment:- Research Methodology and Data Analysis.rar