RES 800 Business Research
Subject Title Business Research Subject Code RES 800 International College of Management Sydney Assessment Title Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methods
Learning Outcome/s
- Analyse ethical issues and considerations and their relevance in applied business research.
- Apply research theories and methodologies to assist in developing a business research proposal.
- Succinctly communicate arguments that reflect a synthesis of literature and business research concepts
- Utilise critical thinking to analyse managerial problems and formulate relevant research questions and research design.
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Format / Layout of Assessment (details of what to include) (cross the appropriate check boxes) |
Report: ICMS Cover Page Table of Contents Synopsis / Executive Summary Introduction Findings Conclusion Recommendations Reference List Appendices |
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Essay: ICMS Cover Page Abstract
Introduction Body Conclusion Recommendations Reference List Appendices |
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Oral Presentation: Paper submission PowerPoint submission Peer review (group presentation) Reference List |
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Assessment instructions (clear, succinct, without repetition) |
In this assignment, students need to: Review a range of qualitative and quantitative research methods which align to their research question and literature review; and Write a 1500-word research methodology report on how they will address their research question and to provide an argument about why they chose those research method/s and how the data will be analysed. Please pay attention to notes below: All reports are to be submitted to Turnitin at week 11 You will be expected to have consulted books, at least 15 relevant recent academic journal articles, conference proceedings, theses, dissertations, market reports and so on to prepare the report from quality sources listed in scholarly databases Use proper in-text citations and referencing Do not plagiarize For style you need to use follow carefully the style guide document on the Moodle. | |
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Readings for the assessment (instructions where they can be found e.g. MyAthens database, Moodle etc.) |
Lecture notes (Moodle) Recommended textbooks in the unit outline Prescribed articles available on MyAthens database | |
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Grading Criteria / Rubric |
The following criteria will be used to assess this assignment: Structure of the essay, clear headings and sub headings Clarity, consistency and conceptual accuracy of arguments Logical flow for the literature review Complete and accurate in-text citation and referencing | |
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Peer Review Evaluation (group work – optional) |
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