assignment brief tasks unit 8 rp

Grafton College of Management Sciences BTEC HND in Business – Unit 8 Research Project

Assignment Brief Overview

Please use the headings shown below when writing up your reportAssessment Criteria coverage

Assignment Title:-Research Project Title is provided

ContextYou are to undertake a practical/work based project. Start by selecting an issue within your organisation and then develop the project report, keeping in view the following assessment criteria.

The project report to include an introduction of the project, relevant literature references, evaluation/findings and conclusion and recommendations.

You may use the secondary research to collect, analyse and evaluate the data from your chosen organisation

Context of assignment is provided

Understand how to formulate a research specification. (Learning Outcome 1)Task 1Outline and produce the research project specifications by defining the research question/hypothesis, describe the research aims and objectives; rationale for selection of the topic; outline of the literature and data collection methodology etc.

AC 1.1/AC 1.4

Task 2Discuss the factors which you have considered or the factors which helped you in the selection of this research project.

AC 1.2

Task 3Select and discuss the literature relevant to your research project. Critically analyse the suitability of your selected literature/references for your research project.

AC 1.3

Task 4Develop a plan that indicates the procedures and estimated time to undertake the research project activities/specification as planned.

AC 1.5

Be able to implement the research project within agreed procedures and to specification (Learning Outcome 2)Task 5Identify and match the required resources to meet the defined research questions/hypothesis for the selected research project.

AC 2.1

Task 6Develop a plan to collect data for your research project by explaining the sources and types of data. Also specify the questions which you have planned to use in questionnaire/interviews (if planned).

AC 2.2

Task 7 AC 2.3

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Present the data in a suitable format collected from various sources for the research project.

Be able to evaluate the research outcomes (Learning Outcome 3)

Task 8:Interpret and analyse the data collected and presented in 2.3 with the help of appropriate evaluation techniques.

AC 3.1 & 3.2

Task 9: On the basis of your analysis presented in 3.1/3.2 (Task 8) make some useful recommendations for further improvements.

AC 3.3

Be able to present the research outcomes (Learning Outcome 4)

Task 10: (a) Produce the research project report in a professional format where title page, table of

contents, clearly segregated sections and list of references. You are also expected to use Harvard referencing style with appropriate use of language and grammar.

(b) Prepare a 10 minute presentation that delivers the research outcomes to your class peers. The best research project will feature on the College’s website for all future students to view.

AC 4.1

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Learning Outcomes To achieve a pass grade the evidence must show that the learner is able to:

To achieve a merit grade the evidence must show that, in addition to the pass criteria, the learner is able to:

To achieve a distinction grade the evidence must show that, in addition to the pass and merit criteria, the learner is able to:

LO1 Understand how to formulate a research specification.

1.1: Formulate and record possible research project outline specifications.

Identifies and describes the context and terminology in a clear and logical way. Suitable sources of information have been used and applied. M1

Describes all the major stages, process of planning a research project, demonstrated good understanding of the research process and outlined the specifications accurately. D1

1.2: Identify the factors that contribute to the process of research project selection.

Described and justified factors helped in the selection of project. Good planning abilities have shown and reasonable judgements are made. M2

Investigation and critical review of issues/factors involved in the selection of project presented. Conclusions have been arrived at, and project selection justified. D1

1.3: Undertake a critical review of key references.

Range of information sources are consulted and their relevance Justified. M2

Critical evaluation of the information sources to the project has been taken. The relevance of the selected references is justified. D2

1.4: Produce a research project specification.

Effective study and research approach has been adopted to identify and demonstrate the project specifications. M1

Effective thinking has been noted to produce detailed project specifications. D3

1.5: Provide an appropriate plan and procedures for the agreed research specification

Appropriate plan has been produced with timescale and project activities by applying appropriate methods/techniques. M2

Comprehensive plan has been produced where substantial project activities are identified, planned and managed through in-depth investigations. D2

LO2 Be able to implement the research project within agreed procedures and to specification

2.1: Match resources efficiently to the research question or hypothesis.

Suitable techniques used to analyse required resources for the project which are matched with the research questions/hypothesis appropriately. M1

The resources have been matched with the research questions/hypothesis by synthesising the information and ideas. D1

2.2: Undertake the proposed research investigation in accordance with the agreed specification and procedures.

Range of information source are uses, relevant models and theories are applies and complex information has been synthesized. M2

Various activities have been managed appropriately. Assessment and evaluation is present and justified. D2

2.3: Record and collate relevant data where appropriate.

Appropriate sources to collect data are used. The collected data has been presented by using various methods, technical language has been explained. M3

Critical evaluation of the data collection sources and data has been taken and relevant to the research project. Validity of results assured. D1

LO3 Be able to evaluate the research outcomes

3.1: Use appropriate research evaluation techniques.

Appropriate learning methods and techniques have been applied relevant to the research. M2

Critical analysis and evaluation used when selecting research methods and techniques. The adopted techniques are justified. D2

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3.2: Interpret and analyse the results in terms of the original research specification.

Appropriate structure and approach has been used, Coherent and logical principles/concepts are presented relevant to the research. M3

Convergent and lateral thinking has been applied to interpret and analyse research results. Independence of thoughts has been noted. D3

3.3: Make recommendations and justify areas for further consideration.

Useful recommendations are provided by analysing complex information and making effective judgements. M1

Realistic recommendations have been produced by analysing the success characteristics of the organisation. D1

LO4 Be able to present the research outcomes

4.1: Use an agreed format and appropriate media to present the outcomes of the research to an audience.

Appropriate structure and format has been followed, appropriate presentation media has been selected and appropriate communication in familiar and unfamiliar context relevant to the research area has been provided. M3

Good project report has been produced by generating new ideas and carrying out good evaluation and analysis. D3

Students’ confirmation of authenticity.I confirm that this is my own work.

Sign and Date for Interim and Final Assessment

Student Signature: Date:

Assessor Signature: Date:

Student Signature: Date:

Assessor Signature: Date:

Final Unit Grade Achieved: Pass/Merit/Distinction:

Verification of Assessment Outcomes

Have the learning outcomes been met?

YesNo

Is the evidence?SufficientReliable ValidAuthentic

Is feedback given to the student?

YesNo

Are the grading decisions reliable?

YesNo

Comments

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NB: Please ensure that all student feedback is recorded on the standard GCMS form and attached to the assignment brief before presenting or internal verification.

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