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ENGT 5214 Study Skills and Research Methods - De Montfort University
Learning outcome 1: To collect relevant literature and reference appropriate tools
Learning outcome 2: To select and justify the use of research methodologies according to the task
Learning outcome 3: To analyse, interpret and present data in a way that communicates the relevant information to specialist and non-specialist readers
Learning outcome 4: To plan and structure a meaningful and original research project and report
Assignment - Tasks to be undertaken:
This assignment is intended to support the development of a clear research proposal in one of the following areas;
• Energy and Sustainable Development
• Energy and Sustainable Building Design
• Energy Engineering
• Engineering Management
Your research proposal should include the following;
• An introduction to the research topic and problem context
• The presentation of a clear research aim and set of research 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
The marking scheme for the assignment is;
• Relevant introduction and context to chosen research topic.
• Clear research aim and relevant research objectives presented
• Concise literature review clearly presenting research area and identifying research gap for proposed research
• Detailed methodology for proposed research activity
• Details of relevant ethical consideration relating to carrying out proposed research
• Identification, and possible mitigation, of risks involved with carrying out the proposed research
• Detailed work plan for research
• Style, structure and use of appropriate referencing style
Attachment:- Study Skills and Research Methods.rar