Information Sciences Research Methodology PG (6797)
ICT and Engineering Research Methods (9826)
Assignment 1: Critique of Thesis/Paper Research Methodology
Due Week 6, Monday 16th March by 9:00am
Value 20% (1-2 pages)
Purpose:
The purpose of this assignment is to critique the research methodology of a research thesis or journal article or conference paper in order to develop awareness of best practice research in your discipline. A research thesis can be obtained by perusing the Australasian Digital Thesis Program. Journals articles and conference papers are generally available online through the UC library catalogue. Your supervisors may be able to offer suggestions.
Task:
Your critique of the research strategy must answer the following questions. You must support your answers with evidence from the thesis/article/paper and relevant literature.
| Problem: | What is the research problem addressed by the paper? |
| Theories: | What theory/theories have been used in the research project? |
| How have the theory/theories been used e.g. theory testing, development? | |
| Methods: | Has the researcher clearly explained and justified the chosen methods? |
| What research methods has the researcher adopted to conduct the research project? | |
| Do you think that the researcher has developed a rigorous research design? If so, discuss why. If not, discuss why not. | |
| Do you think that the research is relevant to other researchers and/or practitioners e.g. IS/SE professionals? How so? | |
| Contribution: | What is the contribution of the study to knowledge (e.g. to theory or practice)? |
| Quality: | Has research quality been discussed? Explain. Is quality of the study/IT artifact assessed? Explain. |
| Ethics | Are any ethical issues raised in the research strategy? What are they? How are they resolved? |
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Submission Requirements:
| Information Sciences Research Methodology PG (6797) | 500 words * |
| ICT and Engineering Research Methods (9826) | 350 words * |
* Note: You may go over the word limit with up to 100 words. Please do not exceed this limit.
Submission Instructions:
- The assignment should be organised using the following guidelines:
- The cover sheet must identify the student (name and number) and assignment.
- Reference sources must be cited in the text and listed appropriately at the end in IEEE referencing style.
- The assignment must use 12-point font size minimum and at single line spacing
- Appropriate section headings are needed as per the assignment marking scheme.
- The assignment must be submitted via the Canvas Submission Link
Extensions: Requests for an extension, accompanied by supporting documentation, must be received by the convenor in writing before the due date, else penalties apply for late submission without an approved extension.
Penalties: Academic misconduct such as cheating, and plagiarism may incur penalties ranging from a reduced result to program exclusion.
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