1.Research question: The research question should be foward-looking rather than descriptive and should require the student to make recommendations for further action.
2.Required format for written report:
(1) Title page
(2) Acknowledge
(3) Contents page
(4) Executive summary(abstract)
(5) Introduction
(6) Research question(5-10Questionaire)
(7) Procedure or method
(8) Main results and findings
(9) Analysis and discussion
(10) Conclusions and recommendations
(11) Bibliography and references
(12) Appendices
**The 2000 words does not include supplementary information such as the title page,executive summary,diagrams,figures,tables of data,references and appendices.
The executive summary should be a concise, clear and explicit summary(maximum200words)of the document,including and recommendations or conclusions. The research question and executive summary should guide the reader to the substance of the report.
To be of practical value to management,the report should be forwar-looking and support the decision-making process.
The appendices should contain only information/data that is required in support of the text,and should be clearly referred to at relevant points.
A. RESEARCH PROPOSAL AND ACTION PLAN
-The research proposal and action plan are appropriate, clear and focused.There is clear identification and explanation of the theoretical framework and methodology to be employed.
B.USE OF THEORETICAL CONCEPTS,SOURCES AND DATA(WRITTEN REPORT)
-There is an in-depth understanding of relevant theoretical concepts and consistent evidence of them being applied effectively.The sources and data are relevant and sufficient.There is consistent evidence of the sources and data being used effectively and integrated with the theoretical framework.
C. ANALYSIS AND EVALUATION(WRITTEN REPORT)
-The analysis and evaluation of the findings are appropriate.There is sound integration of ideas and issues in a coherent order,and consistent evidence of critical,reflective thinking.
D. CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS(WRITTEN REPORT)
-There are conclusions and recommendations.These are consistent with the evidence presented in the main body of the report and with the research question,and are well developed.Future action to address limitations of the research is proposed.
E.VALUE TO MANAGEMENT(WRITTEN REPORT)
-The report is of practical value to management.The report is well presented,forward-looking and follows the required written report format.Bibliography and referencing are appropriate.