A research hypothesis is a potential explanation to the research question, or a potential model to be tested (in other words, what you imagine, your guess, but based on some initial evidence).

Research Objectives (10%) (50-100 words)

A set of research objectives must be included (partial milestones of data collection and analysis you must achieve in order to answer your research question). Usually, they would be between 5 to 8, in bullet points.

Some examples are:

· To identify factors that…

· To identify strategies…

· To determine the impact of…

III. Literature review summary (20%) (300-500 words)

· Main Concepts

· Main Theories

· Main Trends /current practices

The summary must include the main concepts, theories and trends related to the research area. It must establish the background and the circumstances of the research area, the theoretical framework to be used, and an explanation of the current practices. References to the bibliography must be included in Harvard style: (Author, Year)

IV. Methodology (20%) (300-500 words)

The intended methodology should be explained, including the following elements:

Purpose: exploratory, explanatory, correlational or descriptive

Approach: inductive, deductive or abductive

Methodologies: you must specify the types; Quantitative; based on numerical data or statistics, Qualitative; based on non-numerical data, or Mixed methods, if you intend to combine quantitative and qualitative data).

Primary data:

· Instruments (interviews, focus groups, survey, etc.)

· Sampling techniques:

· Sample size

· Sample selection method

· Target population

· Profile of the participants

Secondary data:

· Sources of secondary data

· Type/s of secondary data

· Use of the secondary data in the research

V. Bibliography list in Harvard style (10%) (100-300 words)

It must be done in Harvard style.

A list of at least 6 academic sources must be included.

Formalities

· Wordcount: 1000-1600 max.

· Font: Arial 12 pt.

· Text alignment: Justified

Submission:

Weight: This task is 60% of your total grade for this subject.

It assesses the following learning outcome:

· Demonstrate thorough understanding of the terminology of academic research and the methodologies for a research project.

RUBRICS

Written answers

Excellent 90-100%

Good 80-89%

Fair 70-79%

Marginal Fail 60-69%

Fail <60%

Knowledge &Understanding (40%)

Student demonstrates thorough understanding of content.

Student demonstrates considerable understanding of content.

Student demonstrates some understanding of content.

Student demonstrates limited understanding of content.

Student demonstrates no understanding of content.

Application (40%)

Applies knowledge and skills in familiar contexts with a high degree of effectiveness, providing relevant contents that support points.

Applies knowledge and skills in familiar contexts with considerable effectiveness, providing some relevant contents that make a good attempt at supporting points.

Applies knowledge and skills in familiar contexts with some effectiveness, providing contents although some may lack relevance or provide limited support.

Applies knowledge and skills in familiar contexts with limited effectiveness, few/ irrelevant contents provided.

No application of possible knowledge or skills. No contents provided.

Communication

(20%)

Uses conventions, vocabulary, and terminology of the discipline with a high degree of effectiveness.

Uses conventions, vocabulary, and terminology of the discipline with considerable effectiveness.

Uses conventions, vocabulary, and terminology of the discipline with some effectiveness.

Uses conventions, vocabulary, and terminology of the discipline with limited effectiveness.

Lack of use of conventions, vocabulary, and terminology of the discipline.

BCOBM223BusinessResearchMethods-Finaltaskbriefandrubrics.docx

BCOBM223 Business Research Methods Final Assignment Task brief & rubrics

Instructions

· This assignment consists of writing a proposal for your own research project.

· You must use the “Dissertation Proposal Form.docx” template, placing your writings in every appropriate section.

· Save your document with the filename: FINAL_xxxxxxx (where xxxxxxx is your last name) and upload it to Moodle.

Task

Your proposal must include the following elements in each corresponding section of the proposal form:

I. Research title (10%)

Include a research title in one single sentence.

II. Introduction and Research Aim (10%) (200 words)

Explain the main aim of your research in a short paragraph.

Research Question (10%) (50-100 words)

A research question must be included. The research question is the core element of the research project.

Research Hypothesis (10%) (50-100 words)