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Be able to identify and define an extended academic study or project related to a Business Studies topic
1.1. Identify and justify a research topic.
1.2. Produce a clearly defined project aim related to the chosen topic.
2. Be able to plan and design an extended Business Studies project or study.
2.1. Plan each stage of the study to include all relevant tasks contextually appropriate to the research task chosen. These should include the identification and evaluation of:
(a) a detailed research proposal,
(b) a literature review or annotated bibliography,
(c) a statement of methodology,
(d) a realistic timetable for completion,
2.2. Explain and justify the planned research with reference to, accuracy and reliability and appropriate ethical guidelines.
2.3. Link research undertaken to relevant prior theoretical and / or practical work undertaken.
2.4. Identify and evaluate any potential barriers or risks to successful execution of the plan within the planning process.
3. Be able to undertake and refine research into a Business Studies subject.
3.1. Research and select relevant information from academic sources appropriate to the study.
3.2. Make modifications to the plan as appropriate
3.3. Record findings appropriately for future use.
4. Be able to interpret and organise information in response to an extended piece of study within a Business Studies subject.
4.1. Deploy accurate, detailed and relevant knowledge of the subject in support of a coherent analysis of the study.
5. Be able to consider findings and reach conclusions.
5.1. Draw relevant conclusions which are supported by academic evidence.
5.2. Use academic knowledge to explain and clarify the conclusions
6. Be able to evaluate the investigative process and findings
6.1. Evaluate the study, discussing strengths and weaknesses within the study and explain how improvements could be made as appropriate.
6.2. Suggest and justify improvements and modifications to the study.
7. Be able to use academic conventions related to a Business Studies subject.
7.1. Consistently apply relevant academic conventions including:
a) accurate and consistent referencing,
b) appropriate academic written style and voice.
8. Be able to apply academic theory to the study a Business Studies subject.
8.1 Select and explain the relevance of secondary sources appropriate to the academic discipline.
8.2 Critically analyse and integrate material from secondary sources within the response to a question or study
9. Be able to disseminate the research findings and reflect on the input of others.
9.1. Plan an appropriate format for presenting the completed task which is relevant to the intended target audience.
9.2. Present the completed task showing:
a) an understanding of the needs of the target audience
b) an accurate grasp of the subject material
c) the ability to respond effectively to questions
