Provide a complete overview of the report

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ASSESSMENT ACTIVITY - RESEARCH REPORT

TASK OUTLINE:

After submission of the Report Introduction, students are required to finalise their research report (total 2000 - 2500 words) in accepted
academic format. The Report Final follows on from the Introduction and is based on research from primary and secondary sources. Final
submissions must include the following elements:

- An abstract, which provides a complete overview of the report
- The Report Introduction (referenced), which:
o Provides context and background relating to the topic
o Explains key concepts and terminology
o Reviews existing literature regarding the topic
o Presents the research objective and hypothesis
- A description of the methods used to gather primary research data
- An interpretation of results, which includes a minimum of three [3] graphs or tables
- A discussion and conclusions section, which presents, analyses and compares findings in relation to other research
- Recommendations for further research or implementation of current research findings
- A reference list (for the Report Final only)
- An appendices section, which includes the following:
o Blank questionnaire with ‘Invitation to Participate in Research' cover sheet
o Tabulated raw data
o Printed evidence of sources with relevant sections highlighted (in the order in which they appear in the reference list).

QUESTIONNAIRE - Research Report

1. Identify any spelling, grammatical, vocabulary problems

2. Identify any confusing questions or statements

3. Are the instructions for more complicated questions clear for you (participant)?

4. Analyse the attributes. Are they relevant? Does the questionnaire have enough attributes to use for comparison and discussion later?

5. Do you see any biased/leading/sensitive questions?

6. Evaluate the overall formatting. Is it neat, consistent, professional in appearance?

7. Are there clear headings/categories/elements?

8. After considering the above, meet with your classmate and discuss.

Discussion and conclusion
500 words (5 paragraphs)

Paragraph 1: Restate report aim and compare results to aim  - Comparison of results with hypothesis

Paragraph 2: Results supporting hypothesis

Paragraph 3: Results contradicting hypothesis

Paragraph 4: Results unrelated to hypothesis
Use in-text references in paragraphs 2-4
Comparison of results with other research/literature
6 references minimum (you must 'recycle' most sources from introduction) Use reporting verbs (different structures).

Paragraph 5: Conclusion

Restate report aims Conclude whether results are consistent with hypothesis

How has your research contributed to our understanding of this area?

References: The Influence of Social Media on Body Image by LIM Nicole Ying Hwee Feb 2016)

Attachment:- Research Report.zip

Reference no: EM131940820

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len1940820

4/13/2018 6:23:54 AM

U5.2 U6.7 Documentation of Sources & Reference List (Section: discussion/concl usion, reference list; excludes introduction) All sources are correctly documented in-text with a wide variety of structures used. Reference list is accurate and error free. Most sources are correctly referenced in-text, with the use of simple reporting structures. Reference list is mostly accurate with non-critical errors Some or all sources are not documented, raising a strong possibility of plagiarism. Reference list contains critical errors. A critical error prevents the reader from easily locating the original source. 10 marks 6 marks 4 marks Maximum 100 marks 65 marks 45 marks

len1940820

4/13/2018 6:23:47 AM

U1.4 U4.1 U4.2 U4.3 U4.4 U5.2 C1.2 C1.7 C2.1 C2.3 C2.4 Evidence of credible sources (Section: discussion/ conclusion) Information derived to sustain paper’s introduction comes from a rich variety of quality electronic sources. Paper demonstrates recognition of bias and value in these sources. Ten (10) sources, including four (4) academic, are referenced in-text and in the List of References. Printed evidence of all sources is provided with cited sections highlighted. Paper displays effort in selecting quality sources. Six (6) sources, including two (2) academic, are referenced in- text and in the List of References. Printed evidence of six (6) + sources is provided with cited sections highlighted. Sources are not compelling in either variety or quality. No recognition of inherent bias or value is shown. Or, no printed evidence of sources with cited sections highlighted. 10 marks 6 marks 4 marks

len1940820

4/13/2018 6:23:40 AM

PC Relevant part of the activity relating to the criteria. Above Satisfactory Satisfactory Not Yet Satisfactory U1.5 Writing style/ Mechanics/ Vocabulary (Section: Entire submission excluding Introduction) Language is appropriately formal for an academic text. No grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors. Uses a wide range of vocabulary with sophisticated control of lexical features. Language is generally formal and academic. Grammatical, spelling and/or punctuation errors are evident but only occasionally interfere with communication. Uses an adequate range of vocabulary for the task and attempts to use less common vocabulary but with some inaccuracy. Language is not appropriately formal/academic. Many grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors, which affect communication. Limited control of word formation. 20 marks 13 marks 9 marks

len1940820

4/13/2018 6:23:33 AM

C3.1 C3.2 C3.3 C3.4 Analysis of results (Section: Appendices, Interpretation of results, discussion) Sophisticated analysis of overall statistics + two other attributes (e.g. analysis/comparison of responses due to age and comparison/analysis of results due to education level). Analysis of overall statistics (all attributes combined) - done to a satisfactory standard. Poor analysis of overall statistics (all attributes combined) – not to a satisfactory standard. 20 marks 14 marks 10 marks

len1940820

4/13/2018 6:23:27 AM

C2.2 C1.5 Questionnaire (Section: Appendices) Well-presented with clear, well- targeted questions. Excellent variety and depth. All results logically and accurately collated and reported. Well-presented. Most questions are clear and relevant. Most results are reported accurately. Many questions are unclear /irrelevant and/or most results are reported inaccurately. 10 marks 6 marks 4 marks

len1940820

4/13/2018 6:23:21 AM

U1.4 C4.3 Content/Source Integration (Section: Entire submission excluding Introduction) The report smoothly integrates the writer’s ideas, quotations and paraphrasing. Correct and creative use of reporting verbs. Careful and consistent analysis of sources throughout. Thoughtful insights with recommendations made. The report demonstrates the writer’s own ideas in response to the research. Quotes and paraphrases are integrated with the writer’s own voice. Some analysis of source content. Reporting verbs are sometimes used successfully. Insights and recommendations are evident. The report leans heavily toward stringing together quoted material without thoughtfully responding to it or carefully shaping it. Reporting verbs have not been used successfully. Little if any, analysis of content. Limited if any, insight or recommendations. 20 marks 14 marks 10 marks

len1940820

4/13/2018 6:23:15 AM

U1.5 C4.1 Organisation (Section: Entire submission excluding Introduction) Report is organised logically and clearly. Sections and paragraphs contain all structural elements and many cohesive devices. Report is organised in a logical and mostly clear manner. Sections and paragraphs contain most of the necessary structural elements. Submission contains some relevant cohesive devices. Report lacks logical order and clarity in organisation. Sections and paragraphs require further structural elements and cohesive devices. 5 marks 3 marks 2 marks

len1940820

4/13/2018 6:22:44 AM

PC Relevant part of the activity relating to the criteria. Above Satisfactory Satisfactory Not Yet Satisfactory U1.5 U5.3 U5.4 C1.1 C1.3 C1.4 C1.5 C1.6 C2.5 C2.7 C3.4 C4.1 C4.2 C4.4 Planning/ Drafting/ Formatting/ (Section: Entire submission excluding Introduction) Final submission adheres to subject formatting requirements. Report contains all required sections and appendices thoroughly planned and clearly presented. Final submission mostly adheres to subject formatting requirements. Report contains all required sections although planning and presentation are inconsistent at times. Final submission does not adhere to subject formatting requirements. Report does not contain all required sections and / or planning and presentation are often inconsistent. 5 marks 3 marks 2 marks

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