Research Proposal & Reflective Statement
- Subject Code :
7IM992
- University :
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- Country :
India
Independent Study: Research Methods
7IM992
Assessment Brief
Research Proposal & Reflective Statement (Form B)
Table of Contents
Description of the assessment 2
7IM992 Independent Study: Research Methods Assessment Criteria. 7
Key dates and details
Assessment Detail |
Assessment Information |
Assessment Type: |
Individual Research Proposal and Reflective Statement |
Assessment Weighting: |
100% |
Word count/Length: |
1,500 to 2,500 words Research Proposal PLUS a 1,000 to 1,500 words Reflective Statement and Development Plan (Total word count between 2,500 and 4,000 words) |
Learning Outcomes: |
1. Act autonomously in designing a research project that critically evaluates a problem or issue to a professional standard. The topic should be relevant to the title of the programme and should meet the Universitys ethical guidelines 2. Reflect on the process of undertaking a significant piece of independent research using the ideas and concepts from the course and plan their future development. |
Submission Method: |
Online via Turnitin |
Submission Date: |
12:00 Noon UK time, 13th January 2025 |
Provisional Feedback Release Date: |
7th February 2025 |
Description of the assessment
The purpose of the research proposal is to outline the topic area, the project aim and objectives and detail how you will meet those objectives. You really need to have done extensive reading within the subject area before you put your proposal together. Your proposal must convince your supervisor that:
- The research topic is relevant to your degree and has a strategic element
- The research topic is interesting and worthwhile studying, there is a clear rationale
- The research objectives are pitched at the right level (not descriptive, they seek to explore and explain)
- Your methods are appropriate to your objectives and will allow you to answer them
- That your design is ethically sound
- The plan of work to achieve your Aim is robust
Assessment Content
The format for the research proposal and reflective statement is detailed below and should be completed using Form B:
- The Title or topic area of proposed study
- The Aim of the study (i.e., what you hope to achieve by the end of your research)
- The Objectives of your study (i.e., what you need to do to satisfy your Aim)
- The Rationale for your study (i.e., why the research needs to be undertaken)
- A brief Literature Review critically evaluating recent and relevant research which has addressed similar issue to those covered in your Aim and Objectives.
- A concise outline of Research Methodology, including justification for choices in terms of Research Strategy and Research Design. (For example: Is the research applied (specific or general) or theoretical? Is the research completely new, a new application of existing research, a new insight into existing research, or a meta-analysis? What academic disciplines are involved?
Is it qualitative, quantitative, or both? Is it multi method, mono method, or mixed method? What data will you collect? How will you collect it? When do you intend to collect it? Where do you intend to collect it? From whom?)
- A Project Plan showing the major activities you need to undertake to hand your dissertation on time.
- A Reflective Statement reflecting on the process of preparing for and undertaking a significant piece of independent research using the ideas and concepts from the 7IM992 Research Methods module and your own reading and plan future development.
FORM BDerby Business School 7IM992 Independent Study: Research Methods RESEARCH PROPOSAL & REFLECTIVE STATEMENT |
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1. Student Name and ID Number: |
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2. MSc Degree Programme Title: |
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3. MSc Degree Programme Code: |
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4.Title or topic area of proposed study |
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5. What is the aim of the study? (There should only be 1 Aim) |
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6. What are the objectives of your study? (There should normally be at least 3 or 4 objectives and these should be SMART) |
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7. What is the rationale (both theoretical and organisational) for your study? (Approximately 500 words) |
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8. Brief review of relevant literature (Approximately 1,000 words) with a minimum of 6 key publications should be cited. (Critically evaluate recent and relevant research that has addressed similar issues to those covered in your objectives) |
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9. Provide a concise outline of research methodology, including justification for choices. Please ensure each sub section is completed (Approximately 500 words). 9.1 Research Strategy For example: Is the research applied (specific or general) or theoretical? Is the research completely new, a new application of existing research, a new insight into existing research, or a meta-analysis? What academic disciplines are involved? Is it qualitative, quantitative, or both? Is it multi method, mono method, or mixed method? 9.2 Research Design For example: What data will you collect? How will you collect it? When do you intend to collect it? Where do you intend to collect it? From whom?
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10. Project Plan a Gantt chart showing the major activities you need to undertake to hand your dissertation on time. A minimum of 15 activities is expected for the plan to reasonably reflect what you need to do to complete your dissertation.
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11. Reflective Statement - Reflect on the process of preparing to undertake a significant piece of independent research using the ideas and concepts from the module, and your plans for future development. (1,000-1,500 words).
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12. References a full list of all the sources used in the proposal, presented using the Harvard system of referencing.
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Assessment Rubric
7IM992 Independent Study: Research Methods Assessment Criteria
Specification and Definition of the Project Title: is the title focussed, summative, and does it reflect the Aim of the research? Aim and Objectives: Are both the Aim and Objectives clearly stated? Do the Objectives support the Aim? Confirm how the Aim is relevant to the award title. Rationale: Is background information included? Is there an introduction to the organisation where relevant? Have you demonstrated the relevance of your research to the field and is it theoretically grounded? Does the rationale provide a clear justification for the project Aim and Objectives? |
20% |
Literature Review Is a brief critical review of key academic literature provided and is this linked to the Aim and Objectives? Does it review key academic theories? Does it demonstrate relevance to contemporary/current debates? Does it assess the strengths and weaknesses of previous work, be objective, unbiased, coherent, cohesive and adhere to the Harvard Referencing convention? |
30% |
Methodology & Plan Is there a clear and concise account and awareness of appropriate methodology as a starting point for the research? Including: The research design/strategy Appropriateness of the research design Data collection methods Participants Overall project plan with contingency |
20% |
Reflective Statement Has the student reflected on the process of undertaking a significant piece of independent research, using the ideas and concepts from the module, and identified plans for future development? |
25% |
Presentation In general: Logical organisation and clear layout of material; academic material writing conventions followed including correct spelling and grammar; Clear evidence of the understanding of process in terms of linkage between sections and the flow of the work; Follows the Harvard Referencing convention. |
5% |
