I need to get first research proposal due on 15 feb and dissertation due on 30 th June. I will send u title of research after getting approval from university. Pls send me your quotation.
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Instructions on Assessment:
Your summative assessment will take the form of a 1,500-word research proposal and a 10,000-word research dissertation. The research dissertation will also include an additional 1,000-word executive summary. Those three elements will address all of the required module learning outcomes.
You will have the opportunity to receive formative feedback both from your personal UK dissertation tutor, who will discuss your work with you on an on-going basis providing you with feedback on your ideas, approaches and progress.
Assessment Part A
Research Proposal
Word count
1,500 words (to be declared by the student)
Overall Weighting
20% of the final mark
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Assessment Specification
You are required to submit a research proposal. This should cover the following areas and be 1,500 words in length:
Research Title - make this brief but ensure it gives an indication of the main topic of your research.
Rationale - to explain why you selected the research topic and how it will benefit both you and/or your organisation. This section should contain a brief explanation of context. The proposed project is justified in relation to professional, organisational, political and academic drivers here.
Objectives of the project - may be expressed in terms of specific questions you want to answer or hypothesis you wish to test. Identification of your research objectives are fundamental to managing the focus of your project. It is important that you maintain a tight focus.
Initial Literature Review - you should present an initial review of some of the literature relating to a part of your project, for example if you project is about Workforce Motivation you may wish to discuss what is meant by Motivation. This section should demonstrate your initial academic reading from a range of academic book and journal sources.
Methods of Investigation - you should explain how you will investigate your chosen topic. Outline your proposed research philosophy, methods and sampling approach. You should also justify your reasons for these approaches and include some evidence of reading and reference around research methods.
Timetable for the project - you will need to carefully plan your timetable for the project to ensure that you are able to write the final 1,000-word Executive Summary and 10,000-word dissertation by the hand-in date. Producing a timetable in the form of a project plan should help you with time management; remember you are carrying out this project along with your other programme modules and your work commitments with all the pressures and realities that this brings.
Structure:
The following structure is provided as an example. You may wish to develop your own structure.
Part A - Research Proposal
Cover Page (not part of word count)
The cover page should include student name, student ID, programme title, module title, module code, UK tutor, research title, submission date, word count for the research proposal.
Contents Page (not part of word count)
The table of contents/index should provide details of all the contents in your research proposal (including Appendices)
Introduction – (weighting 30%) 500 Words ??
• Reason for choice of topic
• Outline of what you hope to achieve
• Overview of the literature you will draw upon
• Academic objectives of the Project
Literature Review – (weighting 35%) 500 Words
• Critical review of one element of the literature relating to your academic objectives
• You must demonstrate wide reading from a range of academic sources though use of reference.
Methodology – (weighting 35%) 500 Words
• Provide a definition and discussion of what is research and a research methodology.
• Briefly discuss the three types of research approach available (qualitative, quantitative and mixed) and identify which approach you are planning to use and why. Use of reference to demonstrate wide reading in this section.
• Provide a brief theoretical discussion of the chosen research method(s) you are planning to use (eg questionnaire, interview, focus group, biography, self-analysis etc) and justification for your choice. Again, use of references to demonstrate wide reading.
• Outline your planned sampling approach and justify why you are adopting this method.
• Briefly provide a theoretical discussion of the importance of ethical research and explain how you plan your research to be carried out in an ethical manner.
Timeline in the form of a project plan (not part of word count)
Reference List (not part of word count)
Assessment Criteria:
The Research Proposal will be assessed specifically on:
• Realistic scope and clear and specific project aim and objectives
• Well-reasoned rationale for the focus of the project, with critical evaluation of the process of identification of chosen area
• An appropriate range of practical activities, underpinned by relevant theoretical references, frameworks/models
• Detailed project plan, outlining achievable, relevant and time-bound activities
Part A Proposal Marking Criteria
Mark
General Criteria
Module Assessment Criteria
First
(80 - 100)
Exceptional scholarship for subject. Outstanding ability to apply, in the right measure, the skills necessary to achieve highly sophisticated and fluent challenges to received wisdom.
Excellent depth of analysis of development need. Well reasoned justification of chosen topic and related aim and objectives. Impressive critique and application of theories and concepts to project/organisational context. Detailed time plan.
First
(70 - 79)
Knowledge and understanding is comprehensive both as to breadth and depth. A mature ability to critically appreciate concepts and their inter-relationship is demonstrated. Clear evidence of independent thought. Presentation of work is fluent, focused and accurate.
Depth of analysis clearly apparent. Relevant project with reasoned justification of chosen topic and related aims and objectives. Impressive demonstration and critical application of theories and concepts plan/organisational context. Detailed time plan.
Upper Second (60 - 69)
Knowledge base is up-to-date and relevant, but also may be broad or deep. Higher order critical appreciation skills are displayed. A significant ability to apply theory, concepts, ideas and their inter-relationship is illustrated
Depth of analysis apparent. Relevant project with reasoned justification of chosen topic and objectives. Ability to relate theories and concepts to project/organisational context, with some evidence of critical appreciation. Detailed time plan.
Lower Second (50 - 59)
Sound comprehension of topic. Reasoning and argument are generally relevant but not necessarily extensive. Awareness of concepts and critical appreciation are apparent, but the ability to conceptualise, and/or to apply theory is slightly limited.
Some evidence of analysis of need. Project aims/objectives and justification of chosen topic somewhat generic. Some evidence of the ability to relate theory to individual context. Satisfactory time plan.
Third
(40 - 49)
Knowledge is adequate but limited and/or superficial. In the most part, description/assertion rather than argument or logical reasoning is used. Insufficient focus is evident in work presented.
Analysis is descriptive and generic. Project aims/objectives and justification of chosen area lack structure and relevance. Theoretical application and analysis to individual context is simplistic. Time plan lack sufficient detail.
(30 - 39)
Minimal awareness of subject area. Communication of knowledge frequently inarticulate and/or irrelevant.
Analysis is descriptive and superficial. Project aims/objectives and justification of chosen area lack focus. Inability to relate theory to individual context. Inadequate time plan.
(0 - 29)
Poor grasp of topic concepts or of awareness of what concepts are. Failure to apply relevant skills. Work is inarticulate and/or incomprehensible.
Irrelevant and inaccurate content, presented in an inarticulate manner.

Assessment Part B
Research Dissertation, including Executive Summary
Word Count
Research Dissertation 10,000 words, plus a 1,000-word Executive Summary.
Overall Weighting
80% of the final mark
Assessment Specification
The research dissertation will critically evaluate the activities undertaken and outcomes achieved in planning, implementing and evaluating the research proposal.
Structure:
The following structure is provided as an example. You may wish to develop your own structure.
Cover Page????) not included in the word count
Acknowledgements ???) not included in the word count
Table of Contents or Index ??) not included in the word count
The cover page should include student name, student ID, programme title, module title, module code, UK tutor, research title, submission date, word count word count for executive summary and word count for the research dissertation.
The table of contents/index should provide details of all the contents in your report (including Appendices)
Templates for these introductory pages can be found on the e-learning portal.
Executive Summary (weighting 5% - separate word count of 1000 words)
This section should provide a summary of the overall research project: its rationale, aims and intended outcomes; a review of relevant underpinning theories, frameworks and principles; the methodology planned and undertaken; project outcomes; reflections; conclusions and recommendations for personal and organizational practice.
Introduction, Aims and Objectives (weighting 10%) 750 to 1,200 words
This section should provide a brief background to give the reader enough information to understand the context in which the research project has been carried out. A rationale should also be included here. Explain why you selected this topic for your project.
Details of your aims and outcomes should be listed and discussed in this section to enable the reader to make links between context, rationale and intentions of the project.
Literature Review (weighting 20%) 3,000 to 4,000 words
In this section, you should make a critical evaluation of, and demonstrate application to your research project of, theories, frameworks and principles, drawn from a range of relevant and appropriately referenced academic and practitioner literature. You must demonstrate wide reading from a range of sources.
Research Methods (weighting 20%) 1,500 to 2,000 words
In this section, you should supply information about how you planned and carried out your research project.
Demonstrating your understanding of research methods you must discuss your chosen research philosophy, methodology and methods.
Discuss how you gathered information, what hurdles you overcame, why you approached the project in the way you did e.g. questionnaire rather that interview. You should provide enough information to tell the story of how you planned and carried out your project.
Research Ethics (weighting 5%) 300 to 500 words
It is important you discuss how you ensured your project was aligned to the ethical requirements of NBS and University guidelines. Remember to include signed documents relating to informed consent from an organizational and individual perspective.
You should discuss the importance of research ethics, approaches to ensure research was carried out in an ethical manner and detailed discussion of how you have ensured ethical research.
Findings, Analysis and Discussion (weighting 15%) 1,500 to 2,000 words
In this chapter, you should present research findings.
You should identify the purpose of each question and how questions asked have been shaped by literature in your literature review, summarise key trends or messages from each questions findings and analyse the findings presented making appropriate reference to how they support or contradicts specific theories or models in the literature review.
Conclusions and Future Research (weighting 10%) 1,500 to 2,000 words
In this chapter, you should reflect upon how the project objectives have been achieved.
You should also provide a detailed reflection on literature discussed in the literature review, discussing how findings have supported or contradicted this literature. Try to reflect on as much literature as possible without re-writing it. Do not include any new models or theories. Integrate your discussion.
From this synthesis, you should then identify overall conclusions drawn from the study. You should also discuss the limitations of this project and discuss how you could build on this research.
Recommendations (weighting 5%) 500 to 750 words
Clearly, concisely yet comprehensively detail appropriate recommendations – these could identify areas for consolidation, development and future planning,
Presentation, Structure, Engagement with the Guidance Process and Academic Writing Style (weighting 10%)
You should ensure your report is free from spelling, punctuation and grammatical error and that your writing style is detached and passive (remember to write gender free and in the 3rd person). The layout and format must be consistent with project guidelines.
Assessment Criteria:
The research dissertation will be assessed on the;
• Extent of achievement of research project proposal objectives and intended outcomes, reviewed in a critical, analytical and evaluative manner.
• Understanding and application of a range of referenced theoretical concepts and resources, gained from additional and relevant reading
• Justification of methods used, together with a consideration of limitations and of possible alternatives
• Extent and depth of reflection on the project
• Reasonable and logical conclusions and specific, clear and feasible recommendations
• Structure, conciseness, presentation and accurate referencing, using the APA 6th Edition system of referencing
Assessment B Marking Criteria
Mark
General Criteria
Module Assessment Criteria
First
(80 - 100)
Exceptional scholarship for subject. Outstanding ability to apply, in the right measure, the skills necessary to achieve highly sophisticated and fluent challenges to received wisdom.
Excellent articulation of the organizational issue or project topic. Excellent level of analysis from a critical perspective. Clear interpretation and critique of research findings against models and theories. Robust recommendations based upon critical analysis. Provides evidence of extensive reflection and learning.
First
(70 - 79)
Knowledge and understanding is comprehensive both as to breadth and depth. A mature ability to critically appreciate concepts and their inter-relationship is demonstrated. Clear evidence of independent thought. Presentation of work is fluent, focused and accurate.
Succinct formulation of the organizational issue or project topic. Impressive level of analysis from a critical perspective. Research findings and theory clearly interwoven. Recommendations clearly specified and aligned. Provides evidence of considerable reflection and learning.
Upper Second (60 - 69)
Knowledge base is up-to-date and relevant, but also may be broad or deep. Higher order critical appreciation skills are displayed. A significant ability to apply theory, concepts, ideas and their inter-relationship is illustrated
Clear articulation of the organizational issue or project topic supported by relevant research and theoretical analysis. Recommendations clearly aligned. Provides evidence of reasonable reflection and learning.
Lower Second (50 - 59)
Sound comprehension of topic. Reasoning and argument are generally relevant but not necessarily extensive. Awareness of concepts and critical appreciation are apparent, but the ability to conceptualise, and/or to apply theory is slightly limited.
Clear articulation of the organizational issue or project topic. Research findings and relation to theory clear in most areas. Recommendations sound. Provides evidence of acceptable level reflection and learning.
Third
(40 - 49)
Knowledge is adequate but limited and/or superficial. In the most part, description/assertion rather than argument or logical reasoning is used. Insufficient focus is evident in work presented.
Descriptive piece detailing the organizational issue or project topic. Portrayal of the organizational analysis rather unsophisticated. Methods of research are loosely applied to the theoretical concepts. Generally lacking focus. Recommendations lacking focus and relevance. Provides evidence of limited reflection and learning.
(30 - 39)
Minimal awareness of subject area. Communication of knowledge frequently inarticulate and/or irrelevant.
Incoherent description relating to the organizational issue or project topic. Research methods, findings and analysis lacking coherence. Recommendations not appropriate.
(0 - 29)
Poor grasp of topic concepts or of awareness of what concepts are. Failure to apply relevant skills. Work is inarticulate and/or incomprehensible.
Irrelevant and inaccurate organizational issue or project topic. Report muddled and vague. Fails to provide evidence of reflection or learning.
Late submission of work
Where coursework is submitted without approval, after the published hand-in deadline, the following
penalties will apply.
For coursework submitted up to 1 working day (24 hours) after the published hand-in deadline without approval, 10% of the total marks available for the assessment (i.e.100%) shall be deducted from the assessment mark.
For clarity: a late piece of work that would have scored 65%, 55% or 45% had it been handed in on time will be awarded 55%, 45% or 35% respectively as 10% of the total available marks will have been deducted.
The Penalty does not apply to Pass/Fail Modules, i.e. there will be no penalty for late submission if assessments on Pass/Fail are submitted up to 1 working day (24 hours) afterthe published hand-in deadline.
Coursework submitted more than 1 working day (24 hours) after the published hand-in deadline without approval will be regarded as not having been completed. A mark of zero will be awarded for the assessment and the module will be failed, irrespective of the overall module mark.
For clarity: if the original hand-in time on working day A is 12noon the 24 hour late submission allowance will end at 12noon on working day B.
These provisions apply to all assessments, including those assessed on a Pass/Fail basis.
Word limits and penalties
If the assignment is within +10% of the stated word limit no penalty will apply.
The word count is to be declared on the front page of your assignment and the assignment cover sheet. The word count does not include:
• Title and Contents page
• Reference list
• Appendices
• Appropriate tables, figures and illustrations
• Glossary
• Bibliography
• Quotes from interviews and focus groups.
Please note, in text citations [e.g. (Smith, 2011)] and direct secondary quotations [e.g. “dib-dab nonsense analysis” (Smith, 2011 p.123)] are INCLUDED in the word count.
If this word count is falsified, students are reminded that under ARNA page 30 Section 3.4 this will be regarded as academic misconduct.
If the word limit of the full assignment exceeds the +10% limit, 10% of the total marks available for the assessment (i.e.100%) shall be deducted from the assessment mark.
Students must retain an electronic copy of this assignment (including ALL appendices) and it must be made available within 24hours of them requesting it be submitted.
Note: ?For those assessments or partial assessments based on calculation, multiple choice etc., marks will be gained on an accumulative basis. In these cases, marks allocated to each section will be made clear.
Academic Misconduct
Regulations and procedures applying to cheating, plagiarism and other forms of academic misconduct.
You are reminded that plagiarism, collusion and other forms of academic misconduct as referred to in the Academic Misconduct procedure of the assessment regulations are taken very seriously by Newcastle Business School. Assignments in which evidence of plagiarism or other forms of academic misconduct is found may receive a mark of zero.
Module Specific Assessment Criteria
Knowledge & Understanding:
1) Your appreciation of the uncertainty, ambiguity and limits of the knowledge you produce through your research.
Intellectual/Professional skills and abilities:
2) Your ability to apply techniques of analysis and enquiry in the investigation of a business-related issue.
Personal Values attributes:
3) An understanding of the ethical issues associated with conducting research