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Research paper

 Assessment Tasks to be completed by Students You are required to individually produce a research paper. This task is worth 100% of the module and will  be submitted and assessed electronically. It addresses Module Learning Outcomes (MLOs) 1 - 5. You are to individually author a conference-type research paper, then review a selection of similar papers  via a simulated peer-review process and finally, where appropriate, edit your research paper in  accordance with any useful peer-review comments for final submission.  You are to choose any KA7060 module-related topic as explored within the weekly delivery themes, such  as its core theoretical principles, a variety of practices and contemplative thoughts and reflections of the  course syllabus. You are to generate a research question based on your chosen topic, which you will  explore through a wide variety of relevant literature. You will identify and critically analyse current issues  surrounding the topic. Following your analysis of a broad range of relevant literature and where  necessary, secondary data from relevant sources, you are to present a summary of your findings and  recommendations for addressing any issues identified. As an option, you may also provide empirical  evidence by collecting and analysing primary data. Where this option has been chosen, you must obtain  ethical approval with the support of the module team prior to commencing data collection. You may  decide to forward your draft research questions to the module tutor(s) for discussion during seminars.  ABE | Learning and Teaching Version 2.0 | Page 3 of 5 Your paper should also include an abstract (please see the marking criteria for more information). Having  a methodology section is optional and will not count towards your final grade. However, if you decide to  add one, it should be a brief description of procedures adopted in the study. A template has been  provided in the Assessment folder to guide you in your submission.  Additional Instructions: As part of this task, you will peer-review a selection of draft papers written by your  colleagues. This peer-review function is a formative task (i.e. no marks are associated with this aspect). However, each student must participate in the peer-review process to qualify for submission of the  final research paper. You will be required to submit an initial draft of no less than 2000 words to be  reviewed by your colleagues. You will also be required to review two draft submissions from your  colleagues. It is designed to further expose students to the peer-review process and to enhance the quality  of papers produced. There will be a dedicated seminar session on peer-reviewing. It is important that you carefully study the assessment criteria in 3.6 to fully understand the expected content  and quality of the research paper. Marks will be awarded based on your ability to meet the specifications of  the assessment criteria.