Write a 5000-word dissertation reporting on the implementation.

For Assessment 2, you are expected to write a 5000-word dissertation reporting on the implementation of the research study that you proposed in Assessment 1.

Guidelines and Additional Information
Preparation for this assessment is done through self-directed study supported by library sessions, lecture sessions and individual sessions with your supervisor.
You will need to a substantial amount of self-directed reading to address this report adequately. Various sources of information should be considered, such as academic journals, books, newspapers, and trade magazines. Digital libraries should also be considered as important source of information and data.
You are required to use the Dissertation Template attached as Annexure 2 (page 6).
Your report should be well presented and logically organized. Poor presentation will result in lower grades.
Students are required to use the Harvard referencing style for citing references

Unit Learning Outcomes assessed: Demonstrate an understanding of the research process, relevant academic literature, theoretical models and empirical data for a specific project.
Plan and execute an academic research based project and report your findings appropriately deploying a range of skills of written expression appropriate to the subject, demonstrating critical understanding of your selected pathway
NB: Word lengths are for guidance onlyMarks availableMarks awarded
Introduction (500 words)5
Literature Review (1500 words)30
Methods (1000 words)20
Results / Analysis (1500 words)40
Conclusion (500 words)5
SUB TOTAL100
Presentation
A high standard of presentation is expected. Marks can be deducted for any of the following inadequacies of presentation:
Referencing (deduct up to 5 marks)-5
Insufficient referencing to support arguments (full 5 mark deduction)
Incorrect use of the Harvard system (up to 5 mark deduction)
In-text citation not in bibliography (1 mark deduction)
Bibliographic citation not in text (up to 5 mark deduction)
Formatting (deduct up to 5 marks) -5
Failure to comply with the specified formatting instructions
General presentation (deduct up to 5 marks for any of the following)-5
Inadequate abstract
Inclusion of
illegible tables and diagrams
tables and diagrams without captions
tables and diagrams without source references
Errors of grammar that inhibit understanding
Frequent spelling errors/typos (i.e. more than 1 per page)
TOTAL MARK AFTER ANY DEDUCTIONS
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DETAILED MARKING CRITERIA & COMMENT SHEET
Introduction (500 words)Max 5 marksComments
Is the rationale/justification for the research clearly explained?
Are the research question(s), hypotheses, aims and objectives clearly stated?
Literature Review (1500 words)Max 30 marks
Has appropriate literature been chosen for review?
Is there sufficient competence displayed in the critical evaluation of the literature?
Is the student able to evaluate critically the literature selected to review?
Are the points well made? Are they based on the evidence presented?
Is evidence used well to support the opinion being expressed?
Can the student synthesise an argument?
Is the review broad / extensive enough?
Methods (1000 words)Max 20 marks
Has the choice of methods been justified?
Have appropriate methods been used to tackle the research question/problem?
Is there an adequate explanation of how the methods were used?
Is there an adequate explanation of the data collection process and choices made (e.g. sampling, selection of data base, conceptual framework)?
Is the process, as described, appropriate (i.e. without serious flaws)?
Is there an explanation of any problems encountered and how these were overcome?
Is there an awareness of any limitations in the approach taken?
Analysis & Findings (1500 words)Max 40 marks
Has the data been presented effectively through the use of appropriate summaries/tables/diagrams or other appropriate data presentation devices?
Have the data been analysed using appropriate techniques?
Is there evidence of the competent use of specific techniques (at a level appropriate for an UG student)?
Is the student able to evaluate critically the data they have collected?
Have the data been analysed sufficiently to meet the research objectives?
Is there evidence of the ability to draw effective inferences or conclusions from the analysis?
Are the implications of the results/findings discussed adequately?
Is there an attempt to relate the results/findings to the literature reviewed?
Are the results/findings used explicitly to answer the original question?
Conclusion (500 words)Max 5 marks
Has the contribution to knowledge been adequately identified by highlighting the benefits or potential applications of the knowledge derived from the study?
Are limitations adequately discussed?
Are areas for possible further study identified?

Title Page*

Abstract*

Acknowledgements*

Table of Contents*

1.Introduction (10% of total word count)
The introduction sets the scene for your study and should discuss the following 2 issues:
Motivation for your study
Research Question and hypotheses, aims and objectives

2.Literature Review (30% of total word count)
In this section, you will present your review of the literature relevant to your research topic. Sub-headings will depend on your research question.

3.Methodology (20% of total word count)
Here you discuss how you implemented your research study. You will need to describe your research design, methods and techniques that you used to collect and analyse the data.
In addition, you will need to discuss the issues that you identified in your Proposal (Assessment 1) that you encountered during the research process.

4.Results and Analysis (30% of total word count)
This section is used to present your data and discuss what the data means in terms of your research question, hypotheses, aims and objectives. With reference to your Proposal, you should consider addressing issues such as
How do these results compare to the results that you were expecting?
If there are substantial differences, why do you think this happened and what does it mean?
How will the research results benefit the target audience?

5.Conclusion (10% of total word count)
The conclusion section is usually used to summarise your work and should contain the following sub-headings:
Contributions to knowledge
Limitations and recommendations for further research

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