The individual coursework requires students to compile a 4,000 words academic research report that technically identifies an appropriate qualitative methodological approach for a given research project title (see attached list).
Students are required to choose a research topic from a pre-determined list of options.
Students are expected to prepare and submit an academic research report containing the following sections:
• Introduction, covers discussion of research motivation, research objective and research questions (5%)
• Discussion of literature related to research topic (20%)
• Discussion of qualitative methodology, including data collection method (50%)
• Analysis method and expected research results (10%)
• Conclusion (5%)
The percentage weightings provided give an indication of the approximate mark allocation to each section, although the final grade will be determined by how well the criteria have been met overall and not simply the sum of the individual aspects of the work.
Marks are also available for presentation, structure and style, and the use of sources and referencing (10%).
The individual coursework is limited up to 4000 words including all the main text and tables (if any), but excluding references and appendices.