Posted: April 28th, 2015

Research Preparation: Principles and Approaches

Research Preparation: Principles and Approaches

Order Description

Assignment 1 – Core Unit
Task: In all disciplines there is disagreement about how science applies to real life problems and policy. This assignment asks you to analyse different expert perspectives on a real world issue, synthesise the arguments and discuss how similar disputes arise in your discipline area.
1.    Analyse each article separately, including an argument map for each article (diagram plus one paragraph each).
2.    Outline objections to the arguments in each article and identify any objections or false arguments.(max 200 words each).
3.    Synthesise the arguments in the three articles and draw conclusions about which position you found most convincing, providing your reasons.(max 400 words)
4.    Outline a topic in your discipline where experts disagree, explain the different positions clearly, synthesise the arguments to argue for your position. (Max 500 words)

Table 1: Marking key
Marks    Marker’s comments on your assignment
1a. Argument map for Article 1 and briefly explain the types of argument used (types of inductive/deductive).    /10
1b. Argument map for Article 2 and briefly explain the types of argument used (types of inductive/deductive).    /10
1c. Argument map for Article 3 and briefly explain the types of argument used (types of inductive/deductive).    /10
2a. Review article 1 for its acceptability, sufficiency and relevance, and identify fallacies and/or possible objections    /10
2b. Review article 2 for its acceptability, sufficiency and relevance, and identify fallacies and/or possible objections    /10
2c. Review article 3 for its acceptability, sufficiency and relevance, and identify fallacies and/or possible objections    /10
3. Synthesise the arguments presented in the three articles and outline your conclusion    /10
4a Outline a topic where there is disagreement in your discipline    /10
4b Briefly explain in ordinary language the different positions in your discipline     /10
4c. Explain your reasons for the position you take    /10
Referencing (all parts): appropriate and consistent usage throughout     Marks may be deducted for incorrect referencing
Fluency of expression and grammatical correctness    Errors may result in lost marks
Total marks (as a percentage)    /100

Please note : I am studying master of health science and I am taking this as elective class
The references number can be as much as you need

Recommended book
Creswell, J.W. (2014). Research Design. Qualitative, Quantitative and Mixed Methods Approaches. 4th Edition. SAGE Publications, London.