The assignment consists of ONE piece of coursework made up of two tasks.
Task 1 The Research Design Proposal (50%) The research proposal must include a background which describes the basic situation underlying your project. It must include a statement of the problem or opportunity that is the aim of your project. It must describe the rationale for your project, why you wish to carry out this research and the benefits that will accrue from its successful conclusion.
You must create research objectives that, when you successfully complete them, will have the information that enables you to solve the problem or capitalist on the opportunity that is the aim of your research. You must evaluate and fully describe the research methods that will be necessary to successfully complete the research. Data collection methods must be selected and described which are consistent with the research philosophy necessary for its completion: these will include secondary and primary data sources. The methods by which the data you collect will be analyzed need to be justified.
Finally, ethical, validity and reliability issues relevant to the research must be discussed and a time plan for its completion must be calculated and displayed as a Gaunt chart (or another suitable format).
Task 2 The Literature/Evidence Review (50%) The research proposal must also include a Literature/Evidence review which evaluates the context for your research and sources academic research and models that are relevant to the project. It should include a critical evaluation of relevant theoretical and practical references and include breadth of understanding and depth of critical evaluation.
Reviews will require analysis and evaluation of evidence and sources and be informed by theory and appropriate practice. NOTE A Case Study, Business Development Plan or Dissertation topics can be used if desired but it is not mandatory Discussion and debate on the above mentioned epics should be seen.
