Assessment Information and Rubric

Assessment Information and Rubric

Subject Code BUS610/ ICT610

Subject Name Applied Project

Assessment Number and Title Assessment 1 Research Proposal

Assessment Type Individual

Length / Duration 1,500 words

Weighting % 15% for Research proposal

Total Marks 100

Submission: Submission of research proposal file upload

Due Date Sunday, Week 3 at 23:59

Format Quiz completion and upload research proposal file

Assessment Description and Instructions

This unit aims at transforming the mindsets of students from coursework study to performing professional, research-based tasks in the specialist disciplinary area of their course. The unit requires students to use the knowledge they gained in the BUS600/ ICT600 Research Methodology unit and undertake a research project in their area of specialty.

In Assessment 1 students are required to prepare and submit their specified applied research/project proposal. A good example of how to write a good proposal is uploaded on Moodle. However, not least, the research/project proposal should include the following structure:

Cover page:

Unit code and name:

MBUS specialisation:

Name of supervisor and The project title

Introduction

Explain the nature of project/study to be undertaken.

Describe the background and previous work (be brief)

Literature review (not least this will be continued in Assessment 2)

Provide a context for the research.

Justify why it is important to undertake.

In this proposal you are required to give at least a few citations of authentic articles (literature) from Google scholar citation in the topic and discipline area.

Show where the research fits into the existing body of knowledge and or theory(ies) in the discipline area.

Statement of the problem and or contexts for the study

Describe the context of the study.

Purpose of the study.

Research questions and/or hypotheses based on the methodology selected PSS or ISS or CSS or Triangulation (mixed method).

Methodology

Describe the research methodology you have chosen. You can choose only one of the following:

Positive Social Science (PSS) methodology; or

Interpretive social science (ISS) methodology; or

Critical Social Science (CSS) methodology; or

Triangulation (missed method)

Based on the selection of methodology above, describe your methods of data collection and analyses you intend to apply.

Limitations and delimitations at this stage you can mention a few potential weaknesses that you are foreseeing.

Contribution/Significance of the study

Indicate how your research will refine, revise, or extend exiting knowledge in the area under investigation. (be brief at this stage)

Reference/Bibliography

Requirements for Assessment 1 completion

You are required to complete this task by attempting a quiz set up on Moodle which requires you to do the following:

Question 1 - Answer the following:

Which unit have you enrolled in?Is it BUS610 or ICT610?

What is your specialisation?

Who is your supervisor?

Question 2 - Answer the following:

What is your research context and topic?

Have you discussed this with your allocated supervisor? Yes or No.

Write in 100 words about your research context.

Question 3 - Have you uploaded your research proposal written based on above proposal structure on Moodle Assessment 1 submission link? Yes or No.

Assessment 1 Research Proposal Marking Criteria and Rubric

Criteria to be Assessed FL (0-49%) PS (50-64%) CR (65 74%) DI (75 84%) HD (>85%)

Please note that descriptions are typical in the middle of the grade range

Cover page & Introduction (20%)

Demonstrates poor knowledge & understanding of the key concepts associated with the given context/tasks. Insufficient understanding how to write an introduction of research proposal. Demonstrates limited knowledge & understanding of the key concepts associated with the given context/tasks. Explanation on the nature of project and background of study is not clear. Demonstrates some knowledge & understanding of the key concepts associated with the given context/tasks. Explanation on the nature of project and background of study is clear but not focused. Demonstrates sufficient knowledge & understanding of the key concepts associated with the given context/tasks. Explanation on the nature of project/context and background of study is clear. Demonstrates thorough knowledge & understanding of the key concepts associated with the given context/tasks. Explanation on the nature of project and background of study is clear and outstanding.

Literature, theory and statement of the problem or contexts for the study (35%)

Presents a poor connection of exiting body of knowledge and theories. The statement of the problem and or context for the study is not clear. Presents a limited connection of exiting body of knowledge and or literature and theories. The statement of the problem and or context for the study is clear but not focussed. Presents some connection of exiting body of knowledge and or literature and theories. The statement of the problem and or context for the study is clear. Presents sufficient connection of exiting body of knowledge or literature and theories. The statement of the problem and or context for the study is clear and focussed. Presents an excellent connection of exiting body of knowledge and or literature and theories. The statement of the problem and or context for the study is clear and focussed.

Methodology (25%) Did not choose a methodological perspective and poor understanding of method(s) to be applied for data collection. Have chosen a methodological perspective and method(s) to be applied for data collection but not consistent with the perspective chosen. Have chosen a methodological perspective and method(s) to be applied for data collection and consistent with the perspective chosen. Have chosen a methodological perspective and method(s) to be applied for data collection and consistent with the perspective chosen. Ver good elaboration of the chosen methodology and methods to be applied for the study. Have chosen a methodological perspective and method(s) to be applied for data collection and consistent with the perspective chosen. Excellent elaboration of the chosen methodology and the selected methods to be applied for the study.

Language and structure: 10%

Inadequate. Writing is not up to academic standards; unfocused, disjointed or contains serious errors. Adequate. Readable but contains many grammar and spelling errors. Good. Some grammar and spelling errors. Writing lacks some clarity. Very good. Writing is nearly free of grammar and spelling errors. Clear presentation of ideas Excellent. Demonstrates clarity, conciseness, and correctness. Writing is free of grammar and spelling errors.

Referencing: 10%

No referencing is evident or, if done, is inconsistent and technically incorrect. No or minimal reference list, mixed styles. No intext citations. Basic and sound attempt to reference sources; may be some inconsistencies and technical errors in style. The reference list is generally complete with 1 or 2 references missing. Good attempt to reference sources, inconsistencies, and technical errors in style. Few inaccuracies in the reference list and all references listed. Very good attempt to reference sources, very minor inconsistencies, and technical errors in style. Thorough and consistent reference list and all references listed. Professional level of referencing and acknowledgment; no errors of style evident. Thorough and consistent reference list and all references listed.

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