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Assessment Feedback Sheet

School of Psychology, Social Work and Social Policy

Social Enquiry Methods HUMS 1004

Assessment 2: Research proposal, 2,700 words, 60% weighting

Student:

The Graduate Qualities assessed by this assignment are GQ1, GQ2, GQ3, GQ4, GQ5 and GQ6.

Key components of this assignment Comment by marker

Research Question, Background & Significance

Demonstrates understanding of relevant concepts/ideas as shown in the articulation of a research question/hypothesis, a discussion of the problem and and significance of the study and review of relevant literature (30%)

Methodology

Demonstrates understanding of methodology and methods as illustrated in the selection and justification of an appropriate research approach and method and sufficient details regarding the method (e.g., a questionnaire) (30%)

Sampling

Demonstrates understanding of sampling in social research through an appropriate sampling plan (and a participant recruitment plan if applicable) (15%)

Ethics

Demonstrates understanding of basic research ethics principles informed consent, voluntary participation, and confidentiality as applied to the study being proposed. (15%)

Referencing

Demonstrates use of appropriate references and referencing. (10%)

Summary comment:

Assignment grade:

CHARLOTTE

This document include, assignmet task, topic, format.

Assessment2

Authentic Assessment Statement

This major assessment piece in a course designed to equip second year social work and human services students with basic knowledge and skills in research involves the development of a research proposal for a study on a topic of current relevance in social work and the human services. The research proposal includes key elements for the design of a study required in professional practice. To be able to undertake this assessment successfully, students are expected to apply relevant knowledge and skills acquired throughout the entire course, including feedback from the first assessment. This assessment challenges students to employ critical thinking and consider multiple perspectives in exploring pertinent ethical and methodological considerations and developing workable solutions as needed to enable the conduct of a study in line with current research standards and professional practice.

Objectives being assessed: CO1, CO2, CO3, CO4, CO5

60% of Course Total

Single

Title Team work Length Duration Due date (Adelaide Time) Submit via Re-Submission Re-Marking

Research Proposal 2700 words N/A 3 Jun 2024, 12:00 PM learnonline

Further information on re-marking and re-submission is available in the academic policy, AB-68 P4 Re-marking and Re-submission Procedure

ASSESSMENT OBJECTIVE AND TASK

The aim of this assignment is to assess students' beginning knowledge of social research methods through thedevelopment of a research proposal. A research proposal is a plan for a research. The development of aresearch proposal ideally includes the selection of the topic. To spare students the potentially significantamount of time required to select a topic, we are presenting the suggested research topic specified below.

Students may opt to work on a different research topic but they would do well to check their ideas with theirtutors. The requirement is a researchproposal/plan.Submissions that bear any indication that an actual research was undertaken will be marked 0/100 outright in its entirety. The expected contents of the proposal are outlined below.

SUGGESTEDTOPIC

The 2017 Universities Australia Student Finances Survey (Universities Australia 2018) found that One in sevendomestic students say they regularly go without food or other necessities because they can't afford them. Andthree in five domestic students say their finances are a source of worry. Over a third of part-time students (35.7per cent) indicated that they regularly missed classes to attend paid employment and over half (52.4 per cent)said that their work commitment adversely affected their performance at university. The survey provides ageneral, quantitative overview. We are specifically interested in investigating the lived experience of university students experiencing financial difficulties for reasons you need to explain indiscussing the background and significance of the study.

Universities Australia. (2018). The 2017 Universities Australia Student Finances Survey. Retrieved fromCanberra:https://www.universitiesaustralia.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/180713-2017-UA-Student-Finance-Survey-Report.pdf

FORMAT

Use the following structure with the corresponding headings. Note the suggested word count for each item.

RESEARCH TITLE(No more than 20 words)

RESEARCH QUESTION, BACKGROUND & SIGNIFICANCE(Word Count: Up to 800 words)Specify the research questionDiscuss the problem and argue the rationale/significance of the researchReview relevant literature

METHODOLOGY(Word Count: Up to 800 words)Outline the approach of the researchIdentify the method(s) you will be using and justify your choice of methodSufficiently specify details of the method(s) including what data will be gathered, how, for how long, when andwhat questions will be asked, if appropriate.

SAMPLING(Word Count: Up to 400 words)Identify and specify your target sample - Who/what, how many and why are you targeting them?Explain your sampling method - How will you select the sample for your study?Explain how you plan to gain access to the sample - How will access/recruit your sample?

ETHICS(Word Count: Up to 400 words)Discuss three key ethics issues [such as (1) voluntary participation, (2) informed consent, and (3)confidentiality] and the mitigation measures you will be adopting in response to those issues.

REFERENCES(Word Count: Up to 300)Use at least 12 references