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DANANG UNIVERSITY OF ECONOMICS BTEC HND IN BUSINESS (MANAGEMENT)

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Unit 8: Research Project Project Report 2 of 2 Badri Narayanan

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Unit Outcomes
Outcome Evidence for the criteria Feedback Assessors decision
First Re-

Internal Verification

Be able to implement the research project within agreed procedures and to specification LO2

Match resources efficiently to the research question or hypothesis

2.1

Undertake the proposed research investigation in accordance with the agreed specification and procedures

2.2

Record and collate relevant data where appropriate

2.3

Use appropriate research evaluation techniques

3.1

Carry out the research project into a specified area of business LO3

Interpret and analyse the results in terms of the original research specification

3.2

Make recommendations and justify areas for further consideration

3.3

Be able to present the research outcomes LO4

Use an agreed format and appropriate media to present the outcomes of the research to an audience M1 D1 M2 D2

4.1

Merit grades awarded Distinction grades awarded

M3 D3

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Outcome

Evidence for the criteria

Feedback

Assessors decision

Internal Verification

Assignment
( ) Well-structured; Reference is done properly / should be done (if any) Overall, youve

Areas for improvement:

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SCENARIO RESEARCH PROJECT You are to write a research project relating to a specified topic chosen in the assignment 1. The research project is based on your project proposal that you have submitted earlier (refer assignment 1 Research Proposal). You are required to complete your research project according to research process plan you have proposed. Your research report should include the following area Tasks Match Resources efficiently to the research question or hypothesis (2.1) Undertake the proposed research investigations in accordance with the agreed specification and procedures (2.2) Record and collate relevant data where appropriate Use appropriate research evaluation techniques (2.3) (3.1)

Interpret and analyse the results in terms of the original research specification (3.2) Make recommendations and justify areas for further consideration (3.3) Use an agreed format and appropriate media to present the outcomes of the research to an audience (4.1)

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Note This research project should be finding the unknown and in this case on a specified area of business in an organization. It should include some or most of the following sections: Research Project cover sheet Table of contents Acknowledgement Abstract Introduction o Research background o Problem statement o Research objectives o Research questions/hypotheses o Action plan and target dates (including monitoring method and possible updates during your research process) o Research limitations o Research ethics Literature Review Research Methodology Research Findings Conclusion / Recommendations References (in Harvard Referencing style) Appendices (tables, charts, diagrams, software printouts, etc.); If a table, chart or diagram is in a full-page, it should be attached as an appendix.

The research process should include discovering the management dilemma, defining the research questions, designing the research, data collection and preparation (data relevancy, what to look for and method of data collection, classifying and recording relevant data), choice of method (type, availability, confidentiality, sample, survey/interview methods, time schedule, etc.), questionnaires (design, planning, structure, pilot survey, distribution, etc.), relationships (customers, suppliers, employees, managers, boundaries, etc.), field work and interview (duration, costs, ethics, bias, criticism, etc.), data analyses, interpretations, and recommendations. The information collected should be interpreted and critically analysed. Provide your recommendation, taking into consideration ethical and social responsibility with justification and reflection. The presentation of the findings should be in appropriate report format. Your advisable word count this research project should not exceed 5,000 words excluding appendixes such as charts, graphs, menu, tables, etc.

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GRADING Pass is achieved by meeting all the requirements defined in the assessment criteria. (Refer page 2 of the assignment brief) Identify and apply strategies to find appropriate solutions. (M1)

Merit

Characteristics / Possible Evidence an effective approach to study and research have been used to collect primary and secondary sources for chosen business organisation and present and evaluate the findings based on initial proposal. Select/design and apply appropriate methods/techniques (M2)

Characteristics / Possible Evidence - a range of methods and techniques have been applied to collect and review data, present and summarise the findings as well as various sources of information widely used to critically analyse the findings. Present and communicate appropriate findings (M3)

Characteristics / Possible Evidence An appropriate structure and approach has been used to write a professional project report and a range of methods of presentation like charts, diagrams, graphs are used. Distinction Use critical reflection to evaluate own work and justify valid conclusions (D1) Characteristics / Possible Evidence synthesis has been used to generate and justify valid conclusions based critical analysis as well as the validity of results has been judged. Take responsibility for managing and organizing activities (D2)

Characteristics / Possible Evidence ability to show with evidence the areas of substantial activities/projects have been planned, managed and organised into a specified area of a business. Demonstrate convergent, lateral and creative thinking (D3)

Characteristics / Possible Evidence There are ideas generation and self evaluation taken place on the feasible research project report.

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PRESENTATION 1. The assignment should have a cover page that includes the assignment title, assignment number, course title, module title, Lecturer/tutor name and students name. Attach all the pages of assignment brief/cover sheet with your report and leave them blank for official use. 2. Ensure that authenticity declaration has been signed. 3. This is an individual assignment and a CD of the report with references is to be included. 4. Content sheet with a list of all headings and page numbers. 5. A fully typed up professionally presented report document. Use 12 point Arial or Times New Roman script. 6. Your assignment should be word-processed and should not exceed 5,000 words in length. A CD should be included with references and accompanying notes. 7. Use the Harvard referencing system. 8. Exhibits/appendices are outside this limit. 9. The assignment should be not contain a bibliography but should contain a list of any references used in the assignment. NOTES TO STUDENTS FOR SUMMISSION
Check carefully the submission date and the instructions given with the assignment. Late assignments will not be accepted. Ensure that you give yourself enough time to complete the assignment by the due date. Do not leave things such as printing to the last minute excuses of this nature will not be accepted for failure to hand-in the work on time. You must take responsibility for managing your own time effectively. If you are unable to hand in your assignment on time and have valid reasons such as illness, you may apply (in writing) for an extension. Failure to achieve a PASS grade will results in a REFERRAL grade being given. Take great care that if you use other peoples work or ideas in your assignment, you properly reference them in your text and any bibliography. NOTE: If you are caught plagiarizing, the University policy and procedures will apply.

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