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WELCOME TO THE BUSINESS RESEARCH

PROJECT (BS3S86)

Assessment Brief: Group Presentation

Module Leader: Dr. Louise Hung

© University of South Wales

Assessment Details  Summative Assessment 1 – Group Presentation (50%)

 Final submission date (PowerPoint slides): 2/12/2020 Wednesday before 23:55 via blackboard only submitted by one of the group members (each group should submit one copy only)

 30 minute Group Presentation (including 20 min presentation, 10 minute question and feedback at the end)

 Presentation Day: Week commencing from 30/11/2020 (30/11-4/12/2020 Mon-Fri)

2Business Research Project (BS3S86)

Assessment Details: Group Presentation  You are required to make a presentation on your research

project including primary data after you passed your research proposal.

 Feedback on your research proposal should have been considered and appropriate improvement should have been made in your research.

 30 minutes (including 20 minute presentation and 10 minute questions and feedback at the end).

 Each team member must take a speaking part, and these should be roughly equal. It will not be acceptable for one member to simply introduce the group and take no further part.

 Presentations will be assessed according to the criteria shown in the module handbook (see Appendix C).

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Structure: Group Presentation  Introduction Literature Review Research Methodology Data Analysis and Findings Conclusion Recommendation List of reference

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Structure: Introduction  Marking criteria (mark weighting: 5%):  Appropriate scope and depth of the research topic (eg.

research title, research question, aim and objectives)

 Background to your research problem or issue and organisation

 Research Title, Research Question, Aim, Objectives  Your rationale for this study

Topic 1: Introduction Topic 2: Formulating and Clarifying the Research Topic

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Structure: Literature Review  Marking criteria (mark weighting: 10%): Use of

appropriate literature, reviewing literature critically

 The topic chosen should be placed in a pertinent theoretical context and supported by academic reference.

 You may also include information on the industry or sector from other appropriate and reliable sources.

 Topic 3: Literature Review

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Structure: Research Methodology  Marking criteria (mark weighting: 10%): Justification of research

methodology and method chosen  Research Methodology: This should relate to

 What you want to find out – ie. your research question, aim, objectives  Justification on: research philosophy and paradigm, research approach,

methodological choices, research strategy, time horizon, techniques and procedures (e.g. data collection method, sampling method and sample size, method of analyzing data)

(Tips: refer to ‘Research Onion’ from Saunders’ book [Saunders, M., Lewis, P., and Thornhill, A. (2012 or latest) Research Methods for Business Students, 6th edition, UK: Pearson Education])

 Ethical consideration  Limitation of the research  Topic 4: Philosophy of Research, Topic 5: Formulating your Research

Design, Topic 6: Sampling, Topic 8: Collecting Qualitative Data, Topic 9: Analysing Qualitative Data, Topic 10: Collecting Quantitative Data, Topic 11: Analysing Quantitative Data, Topic 7: Ethical Considerations for Research Project 7

Structure: Data Analysis and Findings  a) Marking criteria (mark weighting: 15%): Findings (eg.

appropriate methods of data analysis and presentation)  b) Marking criteria (mark weighting: 20%): Analysis,

interpretation and application (eg. implications to your chosen organisation)

 Presenting the primary research findings in a clear and focused manner, using the appropriate method of data analysis, discussing success of the research (ie. validity, reliability, generalizability)

Topic 9: Analysing Qualitative Data Topic 11: Analysing Quantitative Data Topic 8: Collecting Qualitative Data. Topic 10: Collecting Quantitative Data

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Structure: Conclusion  a) Marking criteria (mark weighting: 10%):  Conclusions (eg. justify how aim and objectives have been

met)  b) Marking criteria (mark weighting: 20%): Analysis,

interpretation and application (eg. implications to your chosen organisation)

 Summarise the key points from the research. These should also relate to the aim and objectives set out in the introduction. eg. Justify how aim and objectives have been achieved.

Topic 1: Introduction Topic 2: Formulating and Clarifying the Research Topic

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Structure: Recommendation  a) Marking criteria (mark weighting: 10%):  Implementable recommendations (eg. ‘SMART’: Specific,

Measurable, Achievable, Relevance, Time bound)  b) Marking criteria (mark weighting: 20%): Analysis,

interpretation and application (eg. implications to your chosen SME)

 In two areas resulting from the conclusions  I. directed at the organization (ie. resource, skill,

experience of your chosen organization should have been considered before making your recommendation. e.g. feasibility, implementability)

 II. areas for future research.

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Structure: List of references In-text Harvard referencing style should be used within each slide to show the relevant references. e.g. surname, date (and page no. if it is a direct quote)

Any ideas and concepts from others used in your presentation should be included in your full list of reference in Harvard referencing style. e.g. journal article, book, website … etc.

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Group presentation: Delivery and Team Dynamics

 Marking criteria (mark weighting: 10%):  Delivery and Team Dynamics: 1) Presentation style, 2) Team

Cooperation, 3) Appearance  Time Management: 30 minutes (including 20 minute presentation

and 10 minute questions and feedback at the end). You will be stopped at the end of your 20th minute.

 Each team member must take a speaking part, and these should be roughly equal. It will not be acceptable for one member to simply introduce the group and take no further part.

 Individual contributions, dress code etc.  Question handling  The whole presentation should be of a professional standard.  You are advised to have a rehearsal with your group before and help

each other to make improvement for their parts.

 Topic 12: Effective Oral Presentation

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Group Presentation: Visual Aids  Marking criteria (mark weighting: 10%):  Visual Aids: 1) Quality of supporting materials,  2) Quality of slides

 Utilise appropriate electronic presentation equipment.  Content, design and use of graphics, images, etc (ie.

professional, relevant)  There is no limit for the number of slides you can use.

However, for a 20-minute presentation, 18 slides (excluding list of references) should already be enough.

 Need to consider font size on each slide.  Topic 12: Effective Oral Presentation

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Marking criteria: Group Presentation

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Area Assessed Weighting DELIVERY AND TEAM DYNAMICS

1) Presentation style, 2) Team co-operation, 3) Appearance 10%

VISUAL AIDS

1) Quality of supporting materials, 2) Quality of slides 10%

CONTENT

1) Appropriate scope and depth of research topic (e.g. research question, aim and objectives)

5%

2) Use of appropriate literature, reviewing literature critically 10%

3) Justification of research methodology and method chosen 10%

4) Findings (e.g. appropriate methods of data analysis and presentation) 15%

5) Analysis, interpretation and application (e.g. implications to your chosen organisation)

20%

CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS

1) Conclusions (e.g. justify how aim and objectives have been met) 10%

2) Implementable recommendations (e.g. ‘SMART’: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevance, Time bound)

10%

Total mark 100%