Posted: September 13th, 2017

The Impact of Technology on Diabetes

The Impact of Technology on Diabetes

This project must be written in depth of the topic
Secondary Research
2000 words must be in an academic style, using formal language, demonstrating impartiality, summarising, paraphrasing, comparing and evaluation skills; using research vocabulary and a logical, fluent approach to answer the hypothesis.  This essay will form the Secondary Research chapter of your research project.

Total words for the entire project is 3500

Each page must include the following list below
Must include table of contents which includes:

Acknowledgments –
Synopsis –
Methodology –
Introduction –
Secondary Research
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3 etc
Summary of Secondary Research Findings
Introduction to Primary Research
Quantitative Data
Qualitative Data
Questionnaire
Target audience
Interviews
Interview 1
Interview 2
Summary of Primary Research Findings
Conclusion of findings
Evaluation
References
Bibliography
Appendices
Primary Research
•    Conduct up to 2 interviews with professional people – or people who have in-depth knowledge of your chosen topic. This will be written up as a script demonstrating your questions and their responses
•    Create a questionnaire with at least 10 questions and collect data from at least 30 people. This can be carried out via hard copy (paper based) or online using Survey monkey.
•    All data collected form the questionnaires must be analysed and 3 charts created demonstrating the most revealing or the most remarkable evidence found.
Summary
•    A conclusion of the findings in comparison to the Secondary research must be produced with examples from both mentioned.
•    Recommendations can be made if there is an area of concern or of good practice noted.
•    Self-evaluation of the research process must be conducted with mention of :
o    3 things that went well
o    3 problems encountered
o    3 things you would do differently if you had the opportunity to redo the project
Assessment
Assessment of Research Report for ………………………………………………………………………………..
Area/task    Pass    Merit    Distinction
Use of research methods: RS 1.1
Methodology chapter
Description and role of methods in any research study
Select a relevant topic of research and Identify and at least 2 different research methods     Select a relevant topic of research and identify and explain at least 2 different research methods using very good research terminology and vocabulary.    Select a relevant topic of research and Identify clearly and explain at least 2 different research methods using excellent research terminology and vocabulary.
Use of research methods: RS 1.2
Methodology and Evaluation chapters

When and where methods are applied
in any research study
Suitable sources for different methods.
Evaluate the appropriate use of different methods for a variety of purposes    Evaluate and clearly communicate  the appropriate use of  many different methods for a variety of purposes    Evaluate, analyse and clearly communicate the appropriate use of many different  methods for a variety of purposes
Use of research methods:
Recognise laws of the internet and their importance: IT 7.1
Methodology and Evaluation chapters.
What are the adv/disadvantages of each method/source. How to overcome any disadvantages in order to justify use of a method and source.    Evaluate the theory and practical advantages and disadvantages of chosen research methods.

Understand the importance of internet laws.    Evaluate and clearly communicate the theory and practical advantages and disadvantages of chosen research methods in a generally fluent manner.
Understand and apply the importance of internet laws with very good level of consistency.    Evaluate, analyse and clearly communicate the theory and practical advantages and disadvantages of chosen research methods in a consistently fluent manner.
Understand and apply the importance of internet laws with excellent level of accuracy.
Carry out the project: RS 2.1  2.2
Design research plans: PRI 1.1  1.2  3.1
Compile research Folders:  PRI 6.1
Recognise laws of the internet and their importance:  IT 7.1

Planning & conducting secondary & primary research, consent letters, design of survey & interviews
Identifying, collecting and evaluating appropriate and quality data.
Applying the rules of research.
Strategy/plan was planned prior to undertaking project using appropriate design.
Research protocols and laws adhered to and consideration of participants sensitivity and need for respect demonstrated.
Store research material securely as soft or hard copy, annotating relevant information.

Strategy/plan was planned prior to undertaking project using appropriate design, demonstrating a very good response to the demand of the assignment.
Research protocols and laws adhered to and consideration of participants sensitivity and need for respect demonstrated, responding promptly and effectively to guidance.    Strategy/plan was planned prior to undertaking project using appropriate design, demonstrating an excellent response to the demand of the assignment.  Research protocols and laws adhered to  and
Consideration of participants sensitivity and need for respect demonstrated, working effectively with a high level of independence.

Report on the investigation : RS 3.1
Secondary & primary chapter’s structure and format .Impartial interpretation of material and maintaining its integrity.
Produce a report  using a standard format and presenting and interpreting  information appropriately    Produce a report using a very good format, with appropriate headings, sub headings, body of text and appropriate font sizes and styles.  Present and interpret appropriately using research terminology/ vocabulary and very good grammar, spelling and presentation. Demonstration of generally logical and fluent investigation.    Produce a report using an excellent format, with appropriate headings, sub headings, body of text and appropriate font sizes and styles.  Present and interpret appropriately using research terminology/ vocabulary and excellent grammar, spelling and presentation. Demonstration of a consistently logical and fluent investigation.
Report on investigation: RS 3.2
Secondary and primary material evaluations, comparisons, analysis and conclusions.
Conclusions based on evidence only. Correct
Harvard referencing.
Critically evaluate findings in relation to aims, previous research and relevant theory using an accepted method of referencing  source material     Critically evaluate and analyse findings in relation to aims, previous research and relevant theory. Quality of arguments may contain some ambiguity.   Use of  very good referencing  of source material     Critically evaluate and analyse findings in relation to aims, previous research and relevant theory.  Quality of arguments are convincing and unambiguous. Consistent and excellent referencing used throughout.
Critical understanding of research methods used:
Evaluate own performance: RS  4.1
Methodology and Evaluation chapters:
Own performance,
Choice of sources, methods and primary subjects, design of interviews and questionnaires.
Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of design and procedures used.
Suggest improvements to research design and procedures.    Critically evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of design and procedures used with very good levels of confidence.
Suggest improvements to research design and procedures and produce a creative action plan.
Be able to have demonstrated very good time-management.    Critically evaluate and analyse the strengths and weaknesses of design and procedures used with excellent levels of confidence.
Suggest improvements to research design and procedures and produce an innovative action plan.
Be able to have demonstrated excellent time-management.

Grade descriptors
Merit    Distinction
Understanding the Subject        Is generally informed by the major conventions and practices of the area of study    Is consistently informed by the major conventions and practices of the area of study

Application of Skills        Generally selects appropriate
•    Skills
•    Techniques
•    Methods    Consistently selects appropriate
•    Skills
•    Techniques
•    Methods

Quality        Taken as a whole, demonstrates a very good response to the demands of the brief/assignment     Taken as a whole, demonstrates an excellent  response to the demands of the brief/assignment