BUS707 – Assessment 4 Assessment type: Report Individual. Methodology Plan and Ethical Consideration – approximately 3,000 words Purpose: This assessment is designed to allow students to present and justify appropriate method(s) for a research project designed to address the research question posed. This assessment relates to learning outcomes a, b and d. Value: 50% (40% Methodology Plan & Ethical Consideration; 10% Presentation 5 minutes including question time.) Due Date: Methodology Plan & Ethical Consideration – Week 10, Sunday by 11.59pm Presentations in class during tutorials – Week 11 or Week 12 Submission: Methodology Plan & Ethical Consideration – upload a soft copy – Word .doc or .docx to Moodle and Turnitin via links in Moodle. Oral Presentations – in class. Students are to hand a hard copy of their visual aids to the teacher at the beginning of class. Assessment topic: Methodology Plan & Ethical Consideration Task Details: There are two components of the assessment: Written part and Oral presentation Based on the Research Question developed in Assessment 2, students should develop a research design aimed at providing insights and/or answers to the question. This assessment requires students to provide two alternative methodology to answer the research questions and finally choose and justify the most appropriate research design, clearly explaining WHY the chosen design will best answer the research question and is most appropriate in the specific circumstances. Students should clearly justify their recommended research and analysis methods. Minimum 10 references are used (six of those references should be a methodological references). Methodology Plan & Ethical Consideration will contain the followinginformation: ContentsLength (word counts)Project title: a brief descriptive summary of the proposed research topic.Max. 50 wordsResearch Questions and Research Objectives – present the research questions and objectives in bullet points.100 – 150 wordsAlternative Methodology 1 – should consist of: Research ApproachType of DataSampling PlanData Collection PlanData Analysis PlanAdvantages and Limitation of this alternative methodologyEthical Consideration in using the methodology1200 wordsAlternative Methodology 2 – should consist of: Research ApproachType of DataSampling PlanData Collection PlanData Analysis PlanAdvantages and Limitation of this alternative methodologyEthical Consideration in using the methodolgy1200 wordsRecommendation – discuss which one of the two methodology alternatives is the most suitable and feasible and justify the reason.400 words Marks out of 40 will be awarded based on how well the following criteria is addressed: Criteria% MarksThe suitability between the presented alternative methodologies with the research questions.10%Methodology Plan alternative 130%Methodology Plan for alternative 230%Ethical Consideration10%Recommendation10%Reference and Referencing skills10% Oral Presentation: Students are to present their methodological plan to the class as if the audiences had the authority to grant approval for the research to ‘go ahead’. Oral presentation should be 5 minutes and supported using appropriate visual aid (template is provided, downloadable from Moodle). Presentation is scheduled at Week 11 and Week 12. ContentsNo of pageCover Page: Title of the project, Name and ID1Research Questions and Research Objectives – present the research questions and objectives in bullet points.1Alternative Methodology 1 – should consist of: Research Approach Type of Data Sampling Plan Data Collection Plan Data Analysis Plan Advantages and Limitation of this alternative methodology Ethical Consideration in using the methodology 2Alternative Methodology 2 – should consist of: Research Approach Type of Data Sampling Plan Data Collection Plan Data Analysis Plan Advantages and Limitation of this alternative methodology Ethical Consideration in using the methodolgy 2Recommendation – discuss which one of the two methodology alternatives is the most suitable and feasible and justify the reason. 1 Marks out of 10 will be awarded based on how well the following criteria is addressed: Criteria% MarksPresentation Structure20%Accuracy of the information presented (should align with the information in the written report)30%Communication and Presentation skills20%Visual aids and presentation slides: use appropriate visual aids or other supporting tools20%Presentation duration: present all the required information within the prescribed time frame.10% Submission Details: Individual AssessmentOral Presentations should be 5 minutesThe slides should be be supported using appropriate visual, Presentation power point template is provided (downloadable from Moddle).Students should not just read their proposal – students reading rather than presenting will find it difficult to pass this part of the assessment.Presentation schedule Week 11 and Week 12. Marking Rubric Assessment 4: Methodology Plan & Ethical Consideration – 40% Criteria Fail (0 – 49%) Pass (50 – 64%) Credit (65 – 74%) Distinction (75 – 84%) High Distinction (85 – 100%)Suitability between the two-alternative methodology with the research question (10 marks)None of the two presented alternative methodology are not suitable and feasible to answer the research questions.One of the two presented alternative methodology is suitable and feasible to answer the research questionsBoth presented alternative methodology is suitable and feasible to answer the research questions however, it does not justify properly.Both presented alternative methodology is suitable and feasible to answer the research questions and both have been well justified.Both presented alternative methodology is suitable and feasible to answer the research questions and both have been well justified.Research Methodology Plan (Alternative 1) (30 marks)The proposed methodology is not likely to provide a satisfactory solution to the specified problem. The research design is limited with a vague ethical consideration discussion.The proposed methodology is likely to provide a satisfactory solution to the specified problem. The research design is adequate and there is a discussion on ethical consideration, however, this requires further work.The proposed methodology is likely to provide a satisfactory solution to the specified problem. The research design is appropriate and there is a reasonable discussion on the ethical considerationThe proposed methodology is likely to provide a satisfactory solution to the specified problem. The research design is good and there is a clear discussion on the ethical considerationThe proposed methodology is likely to provide a satisfactory solution to the specified problem. The research design is excellent and there is a comprehensive discussion on the ethical considerationResearch Methodology Plan (Alternative 2) (30 marks)The proposed methodology is not likely to provide a satisfactory solution to the specified problem. The research design is limited with a vague ethical consideration discussion.The proposed methodology is likely to provide a satisfactory solution to the specified problem. The research design is adequate and there is a discussion on ethical consideration, however, this requires further work.The proposed methodology is likely to provide a satisfactory solution to the specified problem. The research design is appropriate and there is a reasonable discussion on the ethical considerationThe proposed methodology is likely to provide a satisfactory solution to the specified problem. The research design is good and there is a clear discussion on the ethical considerationThe proposed methodology is likely to provide a satisfactory solution to the specified problem. The research design is excellent and there is a comprehensive discussion on the ethical considerationEthical Consideration (10 marks)There is no discussion on five ethical principle and/or demonstrate misunderstanding of the concept of ethics in human research.There is discussion on one to two ethical consideration and however, there is some misunderstanding of the concept of ethics in human research.There is discussion on three to four ethical consideration and demonstrate reasonable understanding of the concept of ethics in human research.There is discussion on five ethical consideration and demonstrate good understanding of the concept of ethics in human research.There is discussion on five ethical consideration and demonstrate excellent and comprehensive understanding of the concept of ethics in human research.Recommendation (30 marks)There is no practical discussion on which of the two alternative methodologies presented is the most suitable and feasible.There is a reasonable discussion on which of the two alternative methodologies presented is the most suitable and feasible, however, the recommendation is not justified.There is a reasonable discussion on which of the two alternative methodologies presented is the most suitable and feasible, and the recommendation is reasonably justified.There is a good discussion on which of the two alternative methodologies presented is the most suitable and feasible, and the recommendation is well justified.There is an excellent discussion on which of the two alternative methodologies presented is the most suitable and feasible, and the recommendation is well justified.Reference and referencing skills (10 marks)The plan has less than 10 references and they do not meet the minimum requirement (2010 onward peer- reviewed articles) and has no in- text citationsThe proposal has 10 references but some of them do not meet the minimum requirement (2010 onward peer- reviewed articles) and has less than 5 in-text citation.The proposal has 10 references and most of them meet the minimum requirement (2010 onward peer- reviewed articles), however, only between 5 to 7 in- text citation is used.The proposal has 10 references and most of them meet the minimum requirement (2010 onward peer-reviewed articles), and between 8- 10 in-text citation are used.The proposal has 10 references and all of them meet the minimum requirement (2010 onward peer-reviewed articles), and 10 in-text citation are used.Total marks out 100 Total Assessment Mark: /40 Marking Rubric Assessment 4: Methodology Plan & Ethical Consideration, Oral presentation – 10% Criteria Fail (0 – 49%) Pass (50 – 64%) Credit (65 – 74%) Distinction (75 – 84%) High Distinction (85 – 100%)Presentation structure (20 marks)Not all the required elements are presented. The structure and sequence of information is hard to followAll required elements (research title, research questions, research design and ethical consideration) are presented, however, the sequence of the information is hard to followAll required elements (research title, research questions and objectives, research design and ethical consideration) are presented. The sequence of the information is easy to follow, however, limited details are provided.All required elements (research title, research questions and objectives, research design and ethical consideration) are presented. The sequence of the information is easy to follow, good details are provided.All required elements (research title, research questions and objectives, research design and ethical consideration) are presented. The sequence of the information is easy to follow, excellent details are provided.Accuracy of the information presented (30 marks)The information provided in each required element are inaccurate and do not align with the proposal.The information provided in each required element are accurate, however, it does not align with the proposal.The information provided in each required element are accurate and it is aligned with the proposal, however, limited details are providedThe information provided in each required element are accurate and it is aligned with the proposal, and good details are providedThe information provided in each required element are accurate and it is aligned with the proposal, and excellent details are providedCommunication and Presentation skills (20 marks)Inaudible and spoken too quickly or too slowly and many unnecessary pauses.Mostly audible and reasonably well-paced speech, some unnecessary pausingConsistently audible an clear voice, well- paced speech and some good use of pausingInteresting and effective delivery, well-paced and good use of voice (tone and diction) and pausing throughoutAn excellent delivery, well- paced and effective. Speaker is entertaining and stimulating, confident and in control.Visual aids and presentation slides format (20 marks)No or lack of visual aids, presentation slides are poorly formatted.Basic use of visual aids, presentation slides are readable but need improvement.Mostly good use of visual aids, presentation slides are appropriately formatted.Very good use of visual aids, presentation slides are effectively formatted.Outstanding use of visual aids, presentation slides are professionally formatted.Presentation duration (10 marks)Presentation is longer than 5 minutes and only able to present 2 out of 4 required information.Presentation is longer than 5 minutes and only able to present 3 out of the 4 required information.Presentation is on time (5 minutes) and all the required information are presented with limited details.Presentation is on time (5 minutes) and all the required information are presented with reasonable details.Presentation is on time (5 minutes) and all the required information are presented with excellent details. Total marks out of 100 Total Assessment marks /10 Comment:
