Study skills and research methods

ENGT5214 – Study Skills & Research Methods
Dr. Iulia Salaoru

Assignment B

SSRM Assignment B
Assignment B is a chance to get initial feedback on dissertation ideas and methods

Assignment B deadline for submission: 24th May 2021

You do not need, and won’t know, your dissertation supervisor for Assignment B, however it can save time

Assignment B assesses the following learning outcomes

This assignment should not be more than 2500 words

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

1. To collect relevant literature and reference appropriate tools

2. To select and justify the use of research methodologies according to the task

3. To analyse, interpret and present data in a way that communicates relevant information to specialist and non-specialist readers

4. The plan and structure a meaningful and original research project and report

SSRM Assignment B
Assignment B is intended to support the development of a clear research proposal through:
An introduction to the research topic and problem context
The presentation of a clear aim and set of objectives
A concise literature survey highlighting the key literature on your proposed project demonstrating critical thinking skills
A detailed explanation, with justification, of your chosen methodology for your planned research study
A summary of any ethical issues that you anticipate and how these will be addressed.
Consideration of any risks involved with the chosen methodology, and how these will be managed.
A detailed work plan for the proposed study including Milestones and related tasks.
An appropriately styled reference list

SSRM Assignment B
Assignment B will be marked based on:

  Marking weight

Relevant introduction and context to chosen research topic 10%

Clear research aim and relevant research objectives presented 20%

Concise literature review clearly presenting research area and identifying research gap for proposed research 20%

Detailed methodology for proposed research activity, including relevant ethical consideration and risks involved with chosen methods 30%

Detailed work plan for research 10%

Style, structure and use of appropriate referencing style 10%

SSRM Assignment B
Regardless of your research topic or your chosen methodology we want you to address the following questions:

What do you plan to accomplish? Be clear and succinct in defining the research problem and what it is you are proposing to research.

Why do you want to do it? You need to provide context and background to your chosen topic via a thorough review of the literature. Provide evidence the topic is worthy of investigation/further research. Answer the “So What?” question.

How are you going to do it? Be specific about what you are going to do. Be sure that what you propose is doable.

Now its your turn!
Potential topic for small research project
Think of an area/theme of interest
What could be the focus of the study?
What research questions could you ask?
What data/information do you need to answer those questions?
Which tools may be appropriate to gather this data/information?