This assignment is intended to support the development of a clear research thesis proposal

Faculty of Technology – Course
work Specification 2018/19
Module name: Research Methods
Module code: ENGT5214
Title of the Assignment: Assignment A
This coursework item is: Summative
This summative coursework will be marked anonymously: No
The learning outcomes that are assessed by this coursework are:

1. Systematic understanding of research methodology and practice.
2. Ability to interpret and critically appraise the research of others.
3. Ability to develop a research proposal
4. Ability to plan a meaningful and original research project.
   This coursework constitutes 70% to the overall module mark.
   Date Set: 01/02/2019
   Date & Time Due: 09/05/2019
   Your marked coursework and feedback will be available to you on:
   05/06/2019
   If for any reason this is not forthcoming by the due date your module leader will let you know why
   and when it can be expected. The Head of Studies (m.clarkson@dmu.ac.uk) should be informed of
   any issues relating to the return of marked coursework and feedback.
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   have the work capped at 50% if passed is 14 calendar days. Work submitted unauthorised more than
   14 calendar days after the original submission date will receive a mark of 0%. These regulations
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   Assignment B Tasks to be undertaken:
   This assignment is intended to support the development of a clear research thesis proposal
   through:
   • A concise introduction to the problem context
   • The presentation of a clear aim and set of objectives adapted from assignment A
   • An extended literature survey from assignment A
   • An explanation and justification of the methodology that you intend to adopt for the study
   • If relevant, a summary of any ethical issues that you anticipate and how these will be
   addressed
   • A summary of the potential risks to the research and how these will be managed
   • A workplan for the proposed study including Milestones.
   This assignment should not be more than 3,000 words excluding references.