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SBM1300 - Research Project - Asia Pacific International College

Assignment 1: Research Proposal Brief

Section A

Assignment Details:

You are required to submit a written Research Proposal Brief in academic format (800-1000 words) and give an oral presentation (5-10 minutes) about your research proposal.

For the Research Proposal Brief you need to prepare an outline of your proposed research topic and research plan for investigating the topic using the template for the structure below. The document should be between 800 and 1000 words in length (excluding project title and references). 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.

Assignment 1: Section B Research Proposal

Assignment Details:

Prepare a 4000 word research proposal to address 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.

Guideline for Preparing the Assignment

Part 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)

Part 2. With reference to evidence, describe the research objectives. (~700 words)

Part 3. Critically evaluate evidence. 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)

Part 4. Identify and justify an area that requires further research. Based on your critical review, identify and justify an area that requires further research. (~300 words).

Part 5. Pose a research question or a research hypothesis. This will be closely related to the content of your section on further research. The principal variables or issues being examined should be identified (~200 words).

Part 6. Describe a hypothetical research study to answer the research question / test the research hypothesis. Remember, this is hypothetical. 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 / test your hypothesis. (~1800 words in total, with sections as noted below).

i. 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 accurately describe the characteristics of a research design / methodology that is capable of answering the research question / testing the hypothesis posed. (~500 words).

ii. Details of Sectionicipants. How many people will Sectionicipate? What are their characteristics? Any inclusion / exclusion criteria? How will the sample be recruited? Identify the sampling method. (~300 words).

iii. Description of materials / measures. This may include tests, surveys, questions to be used in a semi-structured interview, or many other things. The measures need to be consistent with the methodology described at 6(a). (~500 words).

iv. Data Analysis. Describe the proposed analysis strategy briefly. (~250 words).

v. Ethical issues. This section describes the ethical issues that need to be considered in the research. For example, how you would ensure that Sectionicipation is voluntary and that people who Sectionicipate provide informed consent? (~250 words).

vi. Reference list. (not included in the word count)

When preparing your research proposal please keep in mind that you are being assessed as a level 9 AQF student. This means that your report must:
(a) Follow the accepted conventions for writing academic reports in terms of writing style and referencing;
(b) Demonstrate your ability to critically review evidence and draw conclusions based on your evaluation.

Assignment 1 Section C: Research Proposal Presentation

Clear identification of research topic or field, evidence of systemic literature review and critical appraisal of techniques:
Design of research using appropriate methods and techniques:
Clear description and design of proposed data collection and data analysis including proposed data collection instrument:
Proposed data analysis, tools and techniques appropriate to answer research questions:
Completeness, quality and delivery of the presentation (PowerPoint slides and poster):

Assignment 2: Feasibility Analysis Report

Assignment Details:

For this assignment students are required to present their research proposal to an Industry Representative / Consultant or other approved person (this may include an academic staff member) to discuss their research project's significance and feasibility and submit a summary and reflection on the feedback from the industry representative.

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.

The research feasibility report takes the research brief proposal to the consultant and investigates the possible continuation of the project and its realistic execution for the given time period and availability of resources, as well as taking into consideration the student's capacity to carry on with the research task. Students can use a Gantt chart to keep track of their schedule for all assigned Assignment 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 on the feedback is important for demonstrating that the feedback has been considered and suggesting how it may be acted upon, for example, by reconsidering or revising the scope of the topic or research question or by revising the methodology. This is equivalent to the acceptance of the project charter for which the students have studied in their course and has been accepted by key stakeholders.

The Feasibility Analysis is therefore very important as it provides the basis for feedback that will assist you to prepare an excellent Research Proposal and should be taken very seriously even though the weighting of the assignment is relatively low. The most important aspect of this assignment is to ensure that you have a defensible research question that is recognized as important by industry experts. This will be very important to achieving an excellent outcome for your research proposal.

Assignment 3: Analysis of Methodologies for the Research Project

Assignment Details:

Prepare a 2000 word research methodologies analysis report 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.

When preparing your research proposal please keep in mind that you are being assessed as a level 9 AQF student. This means that your report must:

(i) Follow the accepted conventions for writing academic reports in terms of writing style and referencing;

(ii) Demonstrate your ability to critically review evidence and draw conclusions based on your evaluation.

Attachment:- Research Project.rar