CQU
University: PPMP20015 Term 1-2020
Assessment
1: Proposed Research Report
Student
Name: _____________________ Date: ______________
Student
No: _____________________
Note:
Remove all text in BLUE before submission. It is only given to guide
you in writing your report. Word counts are also provided in some
sections as a guide to the expected length of submission. (Refer to
the Assessment 1 information for overall word count details and
penalties)
You
MUST use the headings as shown in this template.
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Proposed research topic (This is chosen by using the ‘Topic Generation Tool for Week 1’ in the unit Moodle site and as addressed in the tutorial activity for Week 1. For example: ‘Examining the challenges in controlling labour costs in construction projects in Perth’) |
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1. Research gap and rationale for undertaking the proposed research (Reading articles for your literature review will help in identifying a gap in the current research that warrants further investigation. You must a) clearly describe the gap, b) identify why you believe the gap exists and c) explain how you think this research project will help to close that gap. You must use references to the scholarly articles you have read to support your argument.) (Approx. 500 words) |
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2. Literature review of ten (10) scholarly journal articles a) Literature review (The articles used must be relevant to the area of focus of your topic and must be synthesised as described in the lecture for Week 3. Annotated bibliographies of each article will not be acceptable. The literature review must identify key issues related to the area of focus, describe existing research, and show any potential gaps in the current research) (Approx. 900 words). b) i) ii) (Use Check Journal International Journal The |
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3. Research questions and objectives (Identify and describe TWO questions and TWO Objectives for EACH question, based on the process discussed in the Week 2 Lecture slides) (Approx. 100 words) Research Question 1: ……………………. Research Research Research Research |
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4. Research methodology for the proposed research (Refer to Week 5 lecture notes about deciding the Research Methodology) (Approx. 500 words, in total) Purpose of a research methodology (Briefly explain the purpose of a research methodology. Remember to cite the references of all scholarly source/s you use to answer this section) Proposed Justification |
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5. Reference List (Provide your reference list using Harvard-CQU referencing style) |
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6. Word count (Provide the word count for your submission. The word count is to be between 2000 and 2500 words including the template headings but excluding the reference list. Penalties will apply for being below or above the required word count range) |
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