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Research Proposal & Literature Review
Learning outcomes:
Identify research problems and undertake quantitative and qualitative literature review.
Formulate research questions, and from them design hypotheses.
Search, analyse and critique relevant literature. Get expert-level assignment help in any subject.
Research project design - models, epistemology and ontology.
Experimentally test models and hypotheses using simulated and empirical data
Develop and communicate research proposals and plans
Assessment Overview
This assessment builds directly on Assessment 2. Students will further extend and refine their research proposal into a more comprehensive report. They must demonstrate their ability to:
Conduct a broader and deeper literature review (≥25 academic peer-reviewed papers).
Identify and critically analyse research paradigms, approaches, and designs.
Propose and justify sampling strategies, data collection and analysis methods.
Develop and apply an appropriate theoretical framework.
Construct a conceptual framework and link it clearly to research objectives.
Refine the research gap and contribution.
Demonstrate skills in academic writing, argument development, and presentation.
Communicate research ideas through a poster presentation.
Kindly discuss and get permission from the tutor if you want to change your topic from
Part A: Extended Research Proposal Report
You are required to prepare a comprehensive extended research proposal based on your topic and draft from Assessment 2.
Required Sections
Introduction (5 Marks)
Clear and relevant research problem statement.
Expanded background and context.
Add citations and data
Literature Review (20 Marks)
Review of ≥25 peer-reviewed academic sources.
Critical synthesis (not summaries).
Identification of themes, debates, contradictions, and research gap.
Identification of theory, research variables
Research Questions & Objectives (10 Marks)
Sharp and refined research questions.
Aligned and measurable objectives.
Hypothesis if any
Rationale & Scope (10 Marks)
Strong justification and significance of the study.
Clearly defined boundaries, scope, and limitations.
Theoretical & Conceptual Framework (10 Marks)
Application of relevant theory/theories.
Development of a conceptual framework diagram.
Linkage between theory, research questions, and methodology.
Research Methodology (10 Marks)
Research paradigm (positivism, interpretivism, pragmatism, etc.).
Research approach (qualitative, quantitative, mixed).
Research design (survey, experiment, case study, etc.).
Sampling strategy (population, sample, justification).
Data collection and analysis methods (e.g., thematic analysis, regression, SEM, etc.).
Academic Writing, Structure & Referencing (5 Marks)
Clear, logical, and well-organised structure.
Polished academic writing style, free of major errors.
Correct formatting and presentation (as per submission guidelines).
Consistent and correct use of referencing style (APA for SOB students, IEEE for SITE students).
Ethical Considerations if any
Part B: Poster Presentation
Students will prepare and present a professional research poster during tutorials
Poster Requirements
Title, research problem, questions, objectives.
Key literature themes.
Conceptual framework diagram.
Research methodology overview.
Expected contributions.
Poster Presentation Format
Academic poster (A1 or A2 size).
Clear design with effective use of visuals and text.
Oral defense in class (5-7 minutes) + Q&A.