Work based Project
moosha
1__intro_slides.pptWork Based Proposal
- Day 1 Saturday, 30 June 0900-1730hrs
Transition from Research Methods to Work Based Proposal
Critique of past work
Q & A throughout
ESSENTIAL YOU LEAVE SESSION WITH A CLEAR UNDERSTANDING OF THE WBP REQUIREMENTS
- Day 2 Wednesday, 12 September 1500-1900hrs
- Day 3 Wednesday, 12 December 1300-1700hrs
One to one pre-booked appointment slots for both days
Group assisted learning (ie room available for you to help each other; share ideas/problems/solutions
Work Based Proposal
- The Work Based Proposal is a continuation of the preparation process which was started by the RM report.
- It is NOT about conducting the actual research itself
- It is an opportunity to expand and develop your literature review from the RM assignment, analysing the research in the light of your research question
- It will require more evaluation of theory of your philosophy and therefore your methodology
- It will involve you in researching what methods of collecting information would be best in your work environment (preparing questionnaires/identifying target people or groups who would be included/thinking about setting up interviews, etc.)
Transition from Research Methods to Work Based Proposal
Research Methods
- Introduction:
Setting the scene describing your organisation & how you identified the research subject
Description of how the literature search was carried out
Work Based Proposal
- Introduction:
Setting the scene describing your organisation & how you identified the research subject
Explain some of the practical issues which drew you to the subject area
Have clear research aims and objectives (& research question)
Transition from Research Methods to Work Based Proposal
Research Methods
- Literature Review
Critical evaluation of limited range of literature
Description of the two main research methods
Analysis of their strengths and weaknesses of the literature
Work Based Proposal
- Literature Review
Review from a more extensive range of academic journals and sources
Drawing from this review identifying a theoretical basis for undertaking the research (ie link review to your area of research, type of organisation, etc)
Present a conceptual framework/relevant hypothesis for your approach (clear questions)
Transition from Research Methods to Work Based Proposal
Research Methods
Description of the two main research methods
Analysis of their strengths and weaknesses
Work Based Proposal
- Research Methodology
Identify an appropriate research methodology (with reasons) for your workplace
Link this to your aims and objectives (the research question)
- Research Design
Discuss the limitations of your chosen methodology
Timescale
Resources needed
Transition from Research Methods to Work Based Proposal
Research Methods
- Conclusion
Summary of discussions from the literature review analysis
Future scope of the research
Work Based Proposal
- Conclusion
Proposed time frame for actual data collection
Any limitations of proposal (in terms of more literature searching). Any further information which would improve your knowledge of the area of research
Transition from Research Methods to Work Based Proposal: Summary
- The WBP develops the methodology section in much greater depth. It considers the philosophies and methods in greater depth and expands and develops the range of the literature review.
- It should result in a research question and a clear outline of how this question is going to be answered.
Transition from Research Methods to Work Based Proposal
- You have had the experience of completing the Research Methods assignment
- The level of effort and commitment required is clear
- The process of a literature review is clearer (and will become quicker)
- Everyone has a research idea – often the hardest thing to do in the first place
