Posted: March 1st, 2015

Critical Presentation of existing knowledge, theory and views related to the topic area, interpretative and critical analysis of context. (5) 2. An explanation of choice of paradigm; methodology and an explanation of the research design that will be adopted to answer / explore the research inquiry and a discussion of ethical issues that may be relevant and how to they will be managed

Indicative schedule for this unit

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Assessment details:

ASSESSMENT 1       Report

Due date: Week 6, .Weighting: 20%

Length: 1600 words

For this assessment, you are required to complete a report(1600 words) related on your area of research interest.  The aim of this assessment is for you to develop,clarify and refine your thinking about your emerging research foci.  You will need to engage with the substantive and methodological literature related to your Inquiry.

Assessment Criteria

This task will be assessed against the following criteria:

For more in-depth detail about this criteria refer to the assessment matrix provided in the Unit Guide for this task. The task and the assessment criteria will be discussed in class.

ASSESSMENT 2       Poster Presentation (and written reflection)

Length: 6400 words (equivalent) consisting of oral presentation of poster and a reflection on the process of formulating an inquiry.

Submission type: Presentation face to face with to class members.

This assessment task will involve all students participating in a presentation of their  inquirywhere you will have the opportunity to present your research and receive feedback about  from your colleagues and lecturers. You are to prepare 10-15 minute individual poster presentation, including the specific research problem/question; the main issues that are relevant to the research topic; the methodology and methods  used ; any possible ethical issues that may arise in the conduct of the research; and who will benefit from the research (its significance).  Students will also be required to submit a reflective summary of the process in relation to the themes of sustainability , ethical praxis  and social justice.  When developing your presentation, you should demonstrate participation in a learning community where you share your ideas and receive feedback about them from your colleagues and lecturers.  Similarly you are encouraged to provide respectful feedback to your peers about their emerging research proposals.  The task requires you to use a blend of modes (such as written, oral, and or visual,) to present your ideas and thoughts and the particular requirements will be outlined by your class lecturer.

Assessment Criteria

This task will be assessed against the following criteria:

• Knowledge of the chosen content as well as an exploration of ideas and issues related to an appropriate methodology for the proposed inquiry. This would include evidence of engaging with required readings and other relevant methodology literature, as well as demonstrating a coherence and development of ideas through an effective structure for the whole presentation
• Effective communication skills have been employed that are appropriate to the specific purposes of the task
• A title, abstract and introduction (overview and background or context for the study);
• A referenced rationale for the study, in which appropriate literature is used to build the case for the research.
• An explanation of choice of paradigm; methodology and research methods adopted, with reference to appropriate research methodology literature (the core part of the task);
• An explanation of the research approach that will be adopted to answer / explore the research inquiry/questions;
• A discussion of ethical issues that may be relevant and how they will be managed;
• An indication of how considerations such as reliability, validity or trustworthiness will be addressed;
• A statement of significance of the research
• A reference list

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