Reference no: EM131184274 , Length: word count:2500

Learning Outcomes

1. Develop knowledge of, analyse and critically assess the literature in a given business - related subject area.

2. In conjunction with a supervisor, formulate research questions or objectives in the given subject area,

3. Construct an argument' employing relevant and valid evidence in support of a conclusion that directly addresses die problem posed by the research questions or objectives.

4. Demonstrate competence in independent learning.

5. Demonstrate competence in the communication skills needed to generate the required format of written presentation.

The Task:

This is an individual Rssignment and a progress report.

1. You are required to undertake, analyse and critically asses the literature in a given business -rebated area and formulate research questions or objectives agreed with your supervisor/adviser in the given subject area and construct an argument employing relevara and valid evidence in support of a conclusion that directly addresses the problem posed by the research questions or objectives.

2. A progress report.

Topic generation techniques:
1. Brainstorming

2. Mind maps

3. Relevance trees

4. Reading relevant publications

5. Communication with module leader/supervisor

Step one: Choose a topic

The topic should be SMART which means:

1. Specific

2. Measurable

3. Achievable

4. Realistic

5. Timed

Step Two: Introduction

The introduction must include:

1. Brief information about your topic.
2. Write your question.
3. Tie between your question & the information

Step Three: Write a question, or objective

Step - The question should be;

1. One only

2. SMART

3. Clear

4. Simple

Step Four: Examples of secondary data sources:

1. Selecting References:

- Textbooks
- Articles In academic publications
- Conference papers
- Reports
- Published statistics
- Annual reports and accounts
- Popular media e.g. newspapers, broadcasts
- Electronic databases
- Internet

2. You need at least 20 sufficient references

3. You must use Harvard Referencing system within the assignment text and at the end of the assignment.

4. Arrange them Alphabetically

Start with:
- Books.
- Articles
- Websites

Part -2:

Introduction

The aim of this project is to in the context and This progress report discusses (in chronological order) the activities undertaken during the month/s specified.

March 2016:

Project title conceptualization and approval Writing of introduction

Student Adviser Conference: (include date/s when conference/s held)

April to May 2016:

Data identification and gathering (including sources of data)

Writing of literature review

Analysis and interpretation / corroboration of data

Student - Adviser Conference: (include date's when conference/s held)

June 2016:

Finalization and submission of the project

Problems encountered

Conclusion