RES901 Advanced Research Methods

RES901 Advanced Research Methods

Assessment Details

Weighting: 60%

Due date: Friday week 8

Method of submission: Moodle DropBox

Format: WORD file not PDF

Length: 4000 Words +/- 5% (excluding references and appendices)

Learning outcomes covered:

LO2: Critically evaluate, select and apply an appropriate research methodology to a case study

in a selected management area/ business practice.

LO3: Critically respond to advanced research work and justify viewpoints.

LO4. Formulate research method opinions for selected topics.

Assessment Task

In this group assessment, you will apply the systematic literature review (SLR) process to a topic in a selected management area. You will critically evaluate and justify your choice of research methodology, explain how the SLR process would be applied, and propose alternative research method options.

Task description

• Research Case Study Analysis:




• Review the provided case study and identify the key management issues and challenges.




• Application of the SLR Process:




• Explain the SLR process in detail, including the formulation of research questions, search strategy, inclusion/exclusion criteria, data extraction, quality assessment, and synthesis.


• Tailor the SLR process to address the specific needs of the case study.




• Critical Evaluation:




• Critically evaluate the chosen research methodology and justify its suitability in the context of the case study.


• Respond to existing advanced research work, providing a critical perspective and supporting your viewpoints with evidence.




• Alternative Research Method Options:




• Propose additional research method options that could be considered to further investigate the case study.


• Discuss the potential benefits and limitations of these alternatives.

• Academic writing style


• Written expression: spelling, grammar, punctuation, and layout.
  
  
  
  • You should use an academic writing style, clear expression, and accurate spelling, grammar and punctuation. Your writing should be in APA style (Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, 7th ed.).
  
  
  
  

Assignment structure

Your group report (approximately 4,000 words) should include:

• Introduction: Overview of the case study and research objectives.


• Methodology: Detailed explanation of the SLR process and the selected research methodology.


• Application to the Case Study: Step-by-step application of the SLR process.


• Critical Evaluation: Justification of methodological choices and a critical response to existing research.


• Alternative Research Methods: Discussion of additional research method options.


• Conclusion: Summary of findings and implications for management research.


• References


• Appendices if applicable

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