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Dublin Business School

Assessment Brief

Assessment Details

Module Title: Research MethodsModule Code: BM6914

Module Leader: Nicole Gross

Stage (if relevant): Full-time / 2nd

Semester

Assessment Title: Research Proposal

Assessment Number (if relevant): 1

Assessment Type: Continuous Assessment

Restrictions on Time/Length : n/a

Individual/Group: IndividualAssessment Weighting: 80%

Issue Date: 03/12/2012

Hand In Date: 15/04/2013

Planned Feedback Date: End of April 2013

Mode of Submission: Moodle

Assessment Task

Your task is to write a 5000 word research proposal for potential Dissertation topic.

This proposal has to include all the sections outlined in the proposal outline document on

Moodle. This means it has to have: title, introduction, literature review, methodology, plan

as well as relevant appendices. Marks are awarded according to the scheme below.

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Assessment criteria

1. Introduction Sets the scene; Clear and concise, clear aim of the research

Recipients for the research identified

Clear rationale for undertaking the specific research topic

Justification that the research is fresh and new

Background of researcher as related to the topic

Learning style as it pertains to the proposed research approach

Rationale for time-tabling of the project/dissertation

Costing issues detailed

/ 10

Marks

2. LiteratureReview

Relevant sources of secondary data have been consulted

Good knowledge base attained

Cohesion and logical flow

/ 30

Marks

3. ResearchMethodology

Clear and rational, demonstrating sound understanding of researchmethods theory and best practice (discussion moves through layers ofthe Research Onion)

Critical evaluation of available options and selection of methodologywith rationale and references

Suggested hypothesis / hypotheses clearly presented

Clear population selected and properly defined

Clear sampling frame, Sampling technique, Sample size

Description of data collection methods and explanation of underlyingrationale for the choice given; nature of the questions and the aim ofthe questioning addressed

Ethical issues in Data Collection addressed

A description of how data editing, coding and analysis will beaccomplished

/50

Marks

5. PresentationandAppendices

Professional Presentation: Spelling, grammar, formatting, adherence tosubmission specifications, referencing, essay organisation is logical &

cohesive

e.g. Bibliography, References, Project Plan, Research Logbook,Industry / Organisation Statistics and Facts, Conceptual models,Sampling Frame etc.

/ 10

Marks

General Requirements for Students:

1.

A proportion of assessment marks is allocated to presentation. All assignments must be word-

processed, with word count noted unless otherwise stated by the lecturer.

2.

Where a hardcopy submission is required, an Assignment Submission Form must be securely attachedto each submission.

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3. When submitting online, assignments must be submitted no later than the stated deadline.

3.

All relevant provisions of the Assessment Regulations must be complied with.

4.

Extensions to assignment submission deadlines will be not be granted, other than in exceptional

circumstances. To apply for an extension please go tohttp://www.dbs-students.com/Registrar/and

download the Assignment Extension Request Form.

5.

Students are required to retain a copy of each assignment submitted, and the submission receipt (If a

physical submission is required) until the issuing of a transcript indicating the mark awarded.

6. Assignments must be appropriately packaged and presented.

7.

Where a submission involves digital media, it is the submitting students responsibility to ensure the

media is appropriately labelled, fully working and they must retain a copy.

8. Assignments that exceed the word count will be penalised.

9.

Students are required to refer to the assessment regulations in their Student Guides and on the

Student Website.

10.

Dublin Business School penalises students who engage in academic impropriety (i.e. plagiarism,

collusion and/or copying). Please refer to the attached referencing guidelines for information on

correct referencing.

What is referencing and why is it necessary?

Please follow this link to the Harvard Style Referencing Guide - all referencing is required in this format.

http://issuu.com/dbslibrary/docs/harvard-referencing-guide/1?mode=a_p

(Also available under DBS library guides onwww.library.dbs.ie)

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