Purpose:
The purpose of this assignment is to develop a plan for a research methodology for your
chosen research topic. Also discuss why the research methodology you have chosen is
appropriate for your research.
Task: The following topics must be covered in the assessment. You should include
evidence from relevant literature to support your arguments when possible.
- Your research problem/question/hypothesis. What you expect to find out. Why
your study is significant - A summary of your literature review (5-10 high quality publications) that
positions your proposed study within existing research and identifies a gap
Here literature review should be clear because its worth 50% from the
assignment - The theories you intend to use and its role in your study
- The research strategies and methods selected (i.e., how you will carry out your
study and why it is appropriate)
The methodology is it quantitively or qualitative and why choose it
it should be mention in the paragraph make it clear - The contributions of your study to theory and practice. Explain the limitations of
the study (this may suggest future research) - The rigour, relevance and possible impact of your study
- Any additional topics such as ethics, quality, methodology and/or potential
difficulties - References
Make shorter and be specific to make the question answer clear - The assignment should be organised using the following guidelines:
a. Each task must be clearly highlighted in the methods plan.
b. Reference sources must be cited in the text, and listed appropriately at
the end in a reference list in an appropriate style.
c. The assignment must use 12 point font size minimum and at least single
line spacing with appropriate section headings.
d. The abstract and reference list are not included in the word count.