Understanding of research theory and techniques

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Literature Synthesis

Overview

The purpose of this assessment is to enable students to demonstrate a critical awareness of previous research in an IT context within a chosen topic area through a basic understanding of research theory and techniques.

Overall goals of this assignment are to help you to:

- Become more knowledgeable about finding and using varied research sources in your chosen area in IT.
- Further develop your critical thinking skills and back up your points with evidence.
- Become more adept at synthesizing information and developing informed views.
- Discipline yourself to follow a scholarly research format to document in-text sources and a references page (bibliography).

Learning Outcomes

The following course learning outcomes are assessed by completing this assessment:

Knowledge:

K1. Determine the role IT research plays in contributing to organisational innovation, and success. K2 Identify appropriate research philosophies for IT projects, which match organisational approaches.

Skills:
S2. Demonstrate expert English language skills in academic and professional contexts.
S3. Evaluate the quality and utility of literature sourced.
S4. Undertake a literature review for an organisational IT research project.

Application of knowledge and skills:

A2. Present written and oral reports to academic and organisational audiences.

Interim Research Proposal
The submission must contain the following sections, submitted in the order as listed below-
• Title - proposal title (10 words maximum)
• Proposal - summarization of the significant concepts in the proposed study focusing on key aspects (200 words max)
B. Synthesis Matrix
Main Idea A
Main Idea B
Main Idea C
...
Article #1
Article #2
..
C. References
References- include relevant literature sources (a list of full-text references)

Assessment Details

Background
The report requires a critical analysis of literature relevant to a proposal. The purpose of the task is to help students identify and analyse relevant literature to assist in determining an appropriate topic for the research proposal.

Requirements
You are required to submit:
- An interim research proposal (50-200 words) to provide context for your choice of literature.
- A synthesis matrix (as described in class).
- A list of references named in the synthesis matrix. These should be in APA referencing style.

You have already done quite a bit of work for this research in tutorials: you should have a tentative research issue, strategies and evidence to persuade your readers about the significance of the problem you're researching, as well as the validity of your research issues. You also should consider opposing views or good counter-arguments that you can address in order to help establish your credibility and enhance the relevance of your paper.

A. Interim Research Proposal
The submission must contain the following sections, submitted in the order as listed below-
- Title - proposal title (10 words maximum)
- Proposal - summarization of the significant concepts in the proposed study focusing on key aspects (200 words max)

B. Synthesis Matrix

C. References
References- include relevant literature sources (a list of full-text references)

Reference no: EM132356464

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8/12/2019 3:22:46 AM

Student Id. Student name Category Excellent Good Title 9-10 Very coherent and succinct title 5-8 Coherent and succinct title Proposal 16-20 Excellent problem identified with a succinct and clear proposal 10-15 Good problem identified, clear proposal outlined Literature Synthesis matrix 40-50 Sources are exceptionally well- integrated and they support claims argued in the paper very effectively. 30-39 Sources are well integrated and support the paper’s claims.

8/12/2019 3:22:25 AM

Details of the Assignment: • An interim research proposal (50-200 words) to provide context for my choice of literature. • A synthesis matrix (as described in class). • A list of references named in the synthesis matrix. These should be in APA referencing style. 4:41 PM Interim Research Proposal The submission must contain the following sections, submitted in the order as listed below- • Title – proposal title (10 words maximum) • Proposal - summarization of the significant concepts in the proposed study focusing on key aspects (200 words max) B. Synthesis Matrix Main Idea A Main Idea B Main Idea C

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