The layout should be professional, with a short summary/abstract
The report should be free from spelling, punctuation and grammatical errors
All external quotations should be referenced appropriately
All citations should be in accordance to the Harvard system of referencing and
should be presented alphabetically
Clear understanding of research design principles
Synthesis and critical review of the literature relevant to your topic, with evidence of
further reading
Explanation of your intended contribution to the literature
Research questions that follow clearly from your analysis
Ethical considerations that are grounded in the relevant literature, with outline
proposals to mitigate ethical risks
Clear understanding of research methodologies
Synthesis and critical review of the methodological literature, with evidence of
further reading
Understanding of the potential problems with data collection and methodology
Evidence that you have reviewed existing data sources and options for data
collection
Clear outline and justification for the proposed methodology, including proposals for
data analysis, appropriate use of tools, and visualisation method
