Reference no: EM132311600
ASSESSMENT: Research Proposal
Research Title: Digital Evolution in Accounting and Finance
This assessment is designed to allow students to present and justify appropriate method(s) for a research project designed to address the research question posed. This assessment relates to Learning Outcomes a, b and d.
Written Proposal: The proposal will contain the following information:
Title Page
Abstract/Executive Summary
Introduction to the research (assessment 2, revised if necessary)
Research Problem and Research Objective (assessment 2, revised if necessary)
Theoretical Background/Literature review (Based on assessment 3, expand and elaborate)
Research Methodology
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Guideline and Checklist for Final Proposal (A4)
Title Page
Choose an interesting title for the report, the title should indicate the nature of problem/research being investigated. If client organisation is used, the name of the organisation should be part of the title.
Abstract/Executive Summary
Executive summary should provide key information of your research, 1 page is preferable. Provide summary of:
The introduction of the research
The matter being investigated
The research design and methodology
Introduction to the research
This section should give convincing background about the research and why the topic is worth to research, by providing evidences to support your arguments. Key points to be included in this section are:
Introduce the topic of the research
Overview of client organisation (if any)
What real problem does the research seek to resolve and why is it important to research this topic
Outline the structure of this proposal.
Research problem and research objectives
This section should be straightforward, state the overall research problem and research objectives based on your brief research plan (A1), revised A1 if necessary.
Theoretical Background/Literature review
This section is expected to be the extended version of your A3 (structure literature review), therefore, you should not copy paste your A3 into this section, instead you need to use your A3 is a basis to do a comprehensive literature review. Around 10 extra literatures are required (on top of the four articles you used in your A3). Link your literature review back to your research problem.
Research Design and Methodology
This section should provide detail plan of research design and research methodology. It should consist information:
Inform and justify the type of research (exploratory, descriptive or causal)
Inform and justify the research approach (quantitative, qualitative or mixed approach)
Describe the type of data will be used (primary or secondary data)
Describe how data will be collected: interview, focus group or observation for qualitative research, and/or survey and experiment for quantitative research
Describe and justify the sample: sampling frame, sampling methods and technique, sampling characteristics and size.
Inform how the data will be analysed : theme-based analysis for qualitative research and statistical analysis for quantitative research, or a combination of both for mixed approach)
Explain how the methodology plan address all ethical concern.
Please note: only provide an overview of YOUR research design and methodology, do not discuss theory on research methodology.
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Attachment:- Applied Business Research.rar