identify the factors that contribute to the process of research project selection

Regent College 7 Higher Education Assignment front sheet Qualification Unit number and title Pearson BTEC Level 5 HND Diploma . I In this assessment you will have the 33:52:: Learning iiftsenllg opportunity to present evidence that T::k Evidence outcome shows you are able to: ' (Page “0) UnderStand 1.1 formulate and record possible research hOW to project outline specifications formulate a research 1-2 identify the factors that contribute to the Specification process of research project selection 1.3 undertake a critical review of key Lo1 references 1-4 produce a research project speCIfIcatIon 15 provide an appropriate plan and procedures for the agreed research specification Be able to 2_1 match resources efficiently to the research implement question or hypothesis the research 2_2 undertake the proposed research project investigation in accordance with the Lo2 within agreed specification and procedures agreed 2.3 procedures record and collate relevant data where and to appropriate specification Be able to 3.1 use appropriate research evaluation evaluate the techniques Lo3 research outcomes 3.2 interpret and analyse the results in terms of the original research specification Download Google Translate Bing Translator Edit Online Regent College Higher Education Assignment front sheet Qualification Unit number and title Pearson BTEC Level 5 HND Diploma Business Unit 8: Research Project Student name Assessor name Date issued Completion date 24th February 2014 20th June 2014 Submitted on Assignment title Learning Outcome Learning outcome Understand how to formulate a research specification Assessme nt Criteria 1.1 formulate and record possible research project outline specifications 1.2 identify the factors that contribute to the process of research project selection 1.3 undertake a critical review of key references LO1 1.4 1.5 LO2 LO3 Be able to implement the research project within agreed procedures and to specification Be able to evaluate the research outcomes In this assessment you will have the opportunity to present evidence that shows you are able to: 2.1 2.2 produce a research project specification provide an appropriate plan and procedures for the agreed research specification match resources efficiently to the research question or hypothesis undertake the proposed research investigation in accordance with the agreed specification and procedures 2.3 record and collate relevant data where appropriate 3.1 use appropriate research evaluation techniques 3.2 interpret and analyse the results in terms of the original research specification Task no. Evidence (Page no) LO4 Be able to present the research outcomes 3.3 make recommendations and justify areas for further consideration 4.1 use an agreed format and appropriate media to present the outcomes of the research to an audience. Learner declaration I certify that the work submitted for this assignment is my own and research sources are fully acknowledged. Student signature: Date: In addition to the above PASS criteria, this assignment gives you the opportunity to submit evidence in order to achieve the following MERIT and DISTINC TION grades Grade Descriptor M1Identify and apply strategies to find appropriate solutions Indicative characteristic/s Effective judgements have been made. An effective approach to study and research has been applied. M2 Select / design and apply appropriate methods / techniques M3 Present and communicate appropriate findings D1 Use critical reflection to evaluate own work and justify valid conclusions To achieve M1, you will make effective judgements about the value of your chosen research subject especially with regard to its relevance to you in a professional context. (Task 1) To achieve M2, you will have described and evaluated the Appropriate learning methods/techniques have key techniques available to you as the practitioner of a been applied. primary research project. (Task 1) Communication is appropriate for familiar and unfamiliar audiences and appropriate media have been used. Conclusions have been arrived at through synthesis of ideas and have been justified. Realistic improvements have been proposed against defined characteristics for success. D2 Take responsibility for managing and organising activities Activities have been managed. D3 Demonstrate convergent /lateral / creative thinking Contextualisation Relevant knowledge gained from previous units has been incorporated in this unit, to demonstrate a synoptic understanding of the business environment. To achieve M3 your final report will be presented in a professional format which is aligned with the aims and objectives of the Unit 8 assignment, using appropriate business terminology and data presentation techniques. (Task 2) To achieve D1 you must show that you have evaluated the strategies you have presented in your assignment, such that they are clearly identified in order of importance (as selected by you) in relation to the research data you are presenting. (Tasks 1 & 2) To achieve D2 you will have demonstrated an effective approach to independent research and study, and you will have presented evidence of differentiation between the research methodology you used and at least one alternative methodology you might have used. (Tasks 1 & 2) To achieve D3 you will have drawn conclusions which identify the links between the planning and the implementation of your research project, based on your literature review. To achieve this you must show that convergent and lateral thinking has been applied to problems, and that innovation and creative thought have been applied to your work. (Tasks 1 & 2) Assignment brief Unit number and title Unit 8: Research Project Qualification Pearson BTEC Level 5 HND Diploma in Business Start date 24th February 2014 Deadline/hand-in 20th June 2014 Assessor Perry Ellis Assignment title Research Project Purpose of this assignment To develop learners’ skills of independent enquiry and critical analysis by undertaking a sustained research investigation of direct relevance to their Higher Education programme and professional development Case study for: There is no specific case study Task 1 (LO 1: LO 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5) You are required to carry out a management research on an appropriate organisation or an industry of your choice and suggest recommendations in order to improve the performance, sales, or operations. You must gain the approval of your tutor that the organisation/industry you intend to research is suitable for this assignment, before completing any of the three designated tasks. The proposal is a document designed to present project specification outlining a plan of action, reasons why the action is necessary, and convince the reader to agree with and approve the implementation of the actions recommended in the body of the document. For this you are required to produce the following. 1. Title 2. Background 3. Aims 4. Design/Methodology 5. Plan for implementation 6. Conclusion Important: You must seek feedback and approval of your Proposal from your tutor before moving on to Task 2. Task 2 (LO 2: 2.1, 2.2, 2.3 and LO 3: 3.1, 3.2, 3.3) Following the approval of the proposal carried out under task 1, you are required to produce a report on your research. Your Report must address; ? Efficient use of the resources to the research questions or the hypothesis ? Evidence of undertaking the proposed research investigation as agreed in the proposal in task 1 ? Evidence of recording and collecting data relevant to your research ? Evidence of evaluation of the research ? Interpretation and analysis of the results in terms of the original research specification designed in task 1 ? Recommendations and justification of further consideration You will be assigned a tutor who will oversee your work and guide you through the process. The Report is to convey your knowledge and understanding of the learning outcomes of Higher National Diploma in Business, to the assessors. The content must be drawn from the theory you have learned throughout the course. Important: You must seek feedback from your supervisor and must plan well in advance for this assignment. Task 3 (LO 4: 4.1) Upon the successful completion of your research, you are required to deliver a presentation to an audience to communicate your findings and recommendations. It is recommended that you use appropriate media to deliver the presentation. Note: The Presentations will be held during the week starting 9 th June 2014 and each learner will be allocated a presentation day and a time. Evidence checklist Summary of evidence required by student Task 1 The proposal must in the format of a report and properly referenced. You may use tables and diagrams to support your report to illustrate the text. Task 2 Produce a report. The report must be written in professional manner and properly referenced. The report should comply with the word count of 6000 with +/- 10% margin. You may use tables and diagrams to support your report to illustrate the text. Word count excludes the index, headings, information contained in tables, references and bibliography Task 3 Produce a presentation. The Presentation must be written in professional manner and properly referenced. The presentation must be designed for 1520 minutes including the question and answer session. You should use tables and diagrams to support your presentation to illustrate the text. You must hand in the hard copy of the slides to the assessors on the day of the presentation. Evidence presented Achievement Summary Qualification Unit Number and title Criteria Reference LO 1 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 LO 2 2.1 2.2 2.3 LO 3 3.1 3.2 3.3 LO 4 4.1 Pearson BTEC Level 5 HND Diploma in Business Unit 8: Research Project Assessor name Student name To achieve the criteria the evidence must show that the student is able to: Achieved? (tick) formulate and record possible research project outline specifications identify the factors that contribute to the process of research project selection undertake a critical review of key references produce a research project specification provide an appropriate plan and procedures for the agreed research specification match resources efficiently to the research question or hypothesis undertake the proposed research investigation in accordance with the agreed specification and procedures record and collate relevant data where appropriate use appropriate research evaluation techniques interpret and analyse the results in terms of the original research specification make recommendations and justify areas for further consideration use an agreed format and appropriate media to present the outcomes of the research to an audience Higher Grade achievements (where applicable) Grade descriptor M1: Identify and apply strategies to find appropriate solutions Achieved? (tick) Grade descriptor D1: Use critical reflection to evaluate own work and justify valid conclusions M2: Select/design and apply appropriate methods/techniques D2: Take responsibility for managing and organising activities M3: Present and communicate appropriate findings D3: Demonstrate convergent/lateral /creative thinking Achieved? (tick) Assignment Feedback Formative Feedback: Assessor to Student Action Plan Summative feedback Feedback: Student to Assessor Assessor Signature