Guidelines for Project (60%) in Module Research Methodology
Purpose of the Assessment
The purpose of this project is to assess the students for 60% weightage in total module assessment.
Assessment Task
The student is expected to submit a research report on any topic of interest, relevant to studies. The assessment task is to produce an independent research report of 4000 words, which applies appropriate research techniques and analysis to reflect your understanding and assimilation of knowledge.
Where the submission exceeds the stipulated higher word limit by more than 10%, the submission will only be marked up to and including the additional 10%. Anything over this will not be included in the final grade for the assessment item. Abstracts, bibliographies, reference lists, appendices and footnotes are excluded from any word limit requirements. Where a submission is notably under the word limit, the full submission will be marked on the extent to which the requirements of the assessment brief have been met.
Guidelines
This assessment is mandatory for each student as a part of the end term assessment.
The student is advised to choose any research problem relevant to their studies and Business Scenario.
Primary data is not must, secondary data also could be used to complete the project.
The single document should be in doc/ docx format only.
The Project shall be evaluated for 60 marks.
The wordcount limit is 4000 (+10%) words.
The students may have to make a presentation, as apart of the assessment.
Learning Outcomes of the Project Assignment
The project will provide the students an exposure to critical issues in business world and corporate practices.
Student will learn to devise the solution to problem through research and define the research problem statement.
The project will give an opportunity to apply concepts to practical business world problems.
The project will help understand the real time application of detailed processes in research methodology, experience in data collection, interviewing techniques, analysis, interpretation, drawing of conclusions and use of statistical techniques.
Demonstrate and enact the ethical considerations that impact management research.
Skill Development
Apply a range of quantitative and qualitative research techniques to management problems and issues.
Source, identify and critically review primary and secondary data material.
Develop and demonstrate the ability to manage the entire research process independently.
Develop and demonstrate an appropriate report writing skill.
Develop report presenting skills.
Schedule for Submission
Date
Week Number
Description
Suggested Format for the Project Report and Rubric
The word count may be in proportionate to the weightage shown in front of every chapter.
Title/Cover Page (Not included in word count)
The following details should be stated on your title page:
Institution and programme details
The title of your project
Student name and number
Full name of module leader /supervisor
Word Count
Submission date
Your cover page should also include the AMITY logo and your Faculty of study.
Abstract (Not included in word count)
This is a summary of your report and should not be more than 250 words page.
Essentially your abstract is a summary (NOT an outline) of the different sections of the proposal or report for example a summary of the research topic describing the project, in terms of some background information, your project aim, your methodology, main outcomes and recommendations from your research.
Acknowledgements (Optional) Not included in word count.
Thank any people that have assisted/contributed to your project.
Table of Contents (Not included in word count)
Provide a list of the sections of your project report with page numbers.
Provide a list of the figures and tables presented in your project report, if applicable.
Section 1: Introduction (20%)
What is the setting/ context for your research project?
What is your project about?
What are the aim and objectives of your research project?
Describe how your project will assist the organization, if relevant and applicable.
Describe the consultation process you have undertaken with the organization, if applicable.
Section 2: Literature Review (30%)
What are the key concepts and theories that provide some background or platform for your research project? Discussing these entail, a thorough review of relevant studies related to your research. Make sure you consult a wide range of relevant literature/ studies. Ensure this is a critical review not just descriptive or an annotated bibliography. All sources should be correctly attributed using the Harvard Referencing format.
Section 3: Methodology (50%)
What methodology did you adopt and why?
What is the principle or philosophy
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