Final Research Proposal (40%)
Recommended length: 2000-2500 words
This assignment is focused on the written production of an academic research proposal. Within this proposal students are required to demonstrate application of relevant concepts covered in this unit. Detailed instructions will be available on LMS.
Marking guidelines for the final research proposal include:
• Contextualisation of the research problem within a body of literature (this is expected to be taken from Assessment 2 and refined according to the feedback)
• A clear and unambiguous statement of the research question(s)
• An appropriate research methodological approach designed to address the research question(s)
• Discussion of ethical and practical implications, and research design limitations
• Identification of areas/directions for future research
• Scholarly citation and referencing (APA or Chicago)
Please see the marking guide below which outlines the structure and content the proposal should address.
Murdoch University 15
Final Research Proposal Marking Guide (40%) Category The below information needs to be included to receive all points in the category. Missing or incomplete portions may result in fractional points. Please include any critiques and suggestions that will be helpful for directing student improvement. Organisation & Presentation
Logical flow: Title Introduction Literature Review/Theoretical Background Significance of the Research Proposed Research Methods Conclusion References Style (including attention to spelling/grammar; referencing)
Comments:
Theoretical Background
1. Review of important literature
2. Rationale - identify gaps in the existing literature that leads to a logical derivation of research problem
3. Clearly state the central research question(s) that will be examined
4. Clearly state the significance/contribution of the proposed research
Comments:
Research Design
1. Plan the research process (e.g. sampling; research methods and techniques to collect data; data sources and accessibility issues; and measurement if applicable) 2. Consider ethical and practical implications 3. Consider research design limitations 4. This part should contain no less than 1,000 words
Comments:
Conclusions
1. Future directions/areas or predictions for future outcomes presented