Task: Write a Research Proposal
This assessment requires students to choose education agency industry business and justify the most appropriate research design, clearly explaining WHY the chosen design will best answer the research question and is the most appropriate. Students should clearly justify their recommended research and analysis methods of research.
Assessment:
Choose education business affected by the fluctuations in the Australian dollar that you researched in Assessment 2. You are now going to write a research proposal for this business to gather further information.
Assessment Scenario:
Current situation: The Australian dollar exchange rate fluctuates against the US dollar and is forecast to continue to do so, giving a degree of uncertainty to some business.
Research the economic, social and business issues of the fluctuating Australian dollar. Include the trends and movement of the Australian dollar in the past 3 years plus the social and economic impact on Australia.
This background research should identify the research problems by analysing the broader historical, theoretical, economic, business, social and intellectual aspects.
Set your research findings out in detail (charts and graphs can be used)
Your research proposal should contain the following information.
1. Title page: Include a short title plus your name(you young kim) and student number(11700007)
2. Current situation: A brief summary of the current situation of your chosen business, why research Is required and what the research is about. It must be clear, succinct and understandable to all readers.
3. The Research problem: Discusses the problem or question the researchproject seeks to answer and how the research contributes to its clarification. This section should include 3 hypothesis questions and 6 research questions that will be addressed
4. Background: This section clarifies the significance of the research and describes the broader historical, economic and social background (refer to Assessment 2 for information) plus research on your chosen business.
5. Ethical considerations: Relevant ethical considerationsshould be included.
6. Literary Review: A direct search of published works including periodical and books that discuss and present results relevant to your business problem. (a minimum of 6).
7. Aims/Objectives of the Research: A formal statement on the research objectives. This statement identifies the types of research that are needed and what information may result to provide assistance in making management decisions.
8. Research design.(methodology/methods - qualitative and quantitative) Describe the research methodology and method/s that are proposed and fully justify their use. It will include data collection and analysis proposed.
9. Reference List: Formatted using Harvard (Anglia) style.
10. Appendices: Include a consent form if relevant (optional)
Proposal Format
The report must be professionally written using:
Headings and subheadings
Ariel 10 point or Times Roman 12 point plus single spacing
Harvard (Anglia) style reference