1. Detailed understanding of the main frameworks and principles of research design

The main purpose of this module is to prepare for the capstone project. To make a proposal for the suitable topic of investigation. The output of research or the project may vary, and this will be made clear by the owed supervisor once you start the Capstone Project.

Word Limit: 2500 (Plus or minus 10%)

Learning outcomes assessed: At the end of a module students will be expected to be able to:

1. Detailed understanding of the main frameworks and principles of research design

2. Broad awareness of the various quantitative and qualitative methods that are used to develop business research

3. Ability to apply research understanding to the development of a research proposal

4. Appreciation of the ethical practices involved in managing, conducting and disseminating research

This Coursework is worth 100% of the total marks for this module.

Assignment Questions

Background

The central purpose of this module is to prepare for the Capstone project. The module Research and the Professional is for those who are taking the Business Consultancy or Work-Based Learning project option (as opposed to the Dissertation options). Students should become knowledgeable about what they want to do for their project, why they want or need to do it, what they will achieve or produce because of the study and how they will undertake the project (methods). This latter also includes learning about what methods are appropriate to the chosen study and any ethical issues involved. The assessment is a proposal for the for the Capstone Consultancy or Work-Based Learning project that will demonstrate the above learning and hopefully provide a solid plan for the study. The output of research or the project may differ, and this will be made clear by the allocated supervisor once you start the Capstone Project.

Assignment Task

To produce a proposal for a suitable topic of investigation or project may include the following (as a guide):

1. Introduction including academic rationale, research question and the objectives

2. Literature Review

3. Research Methodology

4. A research Plan

5. Reference List Students should also submit a completed Ethics Checklist alongside their proposal.