1. Knowledge (15%) Evidence of reading in the area of Research Methods and the relevant topic understudy: Excellent, Comprehensive, detailed and well organized and structured review of selected factual information on the topic understudy, with correct emphasis on the question at hand. Evidence of reading of a wide range of relevant literature sources including effective use of the reading list. Makes very good use of factual evidence to support arguments. Well sustained effective style of writing that is appropriately concise or expansive. Accurate Referencing
2. Understanding (15%) Use of Normative literature to explain the conceptual aspects of Rsearch Methods and the relecvant topic understudy: Demonstrates comprehensive grasp of concepts, theories and methods relevant to the topic understudy, and in particular the question at hand. Articulate explanation of relevant theory. Offers a largely complete answer to the question, which is consistent, cogent and expands the bounds of the question
3. Analysis (15%) Synthesis of literature with practical examples to emphasise important issues: Very effective identification of relevant concepts, methods and theory with evidence from a wide variety of reading and practical examples. Comprehensively breaks down arguments, theories and structures. Very good analytical arguments effectively based on thorough review of evidence, and effective linking of topics within the wider domain of the topic understudy.
4. Evaluation (15%) Use of literature, practical examples and own opinions to draw conclusions and justify arguments: Extremely effective, Relevant and comprehensive evaluation of concepts, theory and methods pertinent to the topic understudy, and the question at hand. Expresses personal perspectives, with some self-criticism where appropriate and recognises limits of own judgement and knowledge. Good critical thinking, and evaluates issues and material beyond the scope of the question
this coursework should have (a) an executive summary (b) Introduction (c)
literature review of research methodologies (d) discussion, analysis and evaluation of different research methodological approaches (e) findings and what you have learnt from this assignment (f) references (Harvard Referencing System). In this assignment, you need to demonstrate an in-depth understanding of different research methodologies including qualitative research methods, quantitative research methods, and a mixture of both. You are expected to use relevant materials from academic research books and academic journal articles (ABS ranking 3* above) in your subject area to support your analysis and arguments when formulating your assignment. Your analysis, discussion and evaluation should be backed with appropriate examples where necessary.
