Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction (1200 words approx.) 1.1 Introduction and Background 1.2 Problem Statement/Research Rationale 1.3 Aims and Objectives/Research Questions 1.4. Limitations of Research Chapter 2: Literature Review (4000 words approx.) 2.1 Introduction 2.2, 2.3, 2.4 At least three subheadings, could be more 2.5 Summary Chapter 3: Research Methodology (1200 words approx.) 3.1 Introduction/Overview of overall research design. 3.2 Discussion of chosen methods with justification. 3.3 Research project plan* for Research Practice 2 (see below) 3.4 Summary References (RMIT Harvard Style) (Not included in the word limit) * Research project plan Provide a timeline (you may use Gantt chart format) explaining how the remaining research work will be accomplished during the course Research Practice 2. Some of the activities that you may want to consider are: o Data collection o Data analysis o Thesis writing o Poster presentation o Thesis submission Timing for the above milestones will be discussed during the Research Practice 1 course. (*Word count is a guide only and may change based on your particular research and advice from your supervisor) Hints: Background/Introduction • Discuss research and industry context and background information Problem statement/Research rationale • What is the problem? • Why is it an important problem and how it relates to the industry? • How does your research address this problem? Aims and objectives/Research questions • Clearly state your aims and objectives and/or research question(s)
Research Practice 1
Assessment Task 3
First Three Thesis Chapters
Course Learning Outcome
Assessment 3
Systematically undertake a research inquiry which meets established ethical guidelines and principles
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Analyse and synthesise relevant literature and produce a literature review
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Select and apply an appropriate research methodology
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Plan an approach to primary and/or secondary data collection
x
Program Learning Outcomes
Determine and apply discipline and theoretical knowledge to your professional practice and/or further study
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Apply logical, critical and creative thinking to analyse, synthesise and apply theoretical knowledge, and technical skills, to formulate evidenced based solutions to industry problems or issues
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Utilise appropriate methods and techniques to design and /or execute a research based or professionally focused demonstrating capacity for independent and collaborative learning, addressing real world industry issues
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Critically examine and reflect on the profession , in local and/or global contexts, and question accepted interpretations and decision making
x
This assessment task requires you to write the first three chapters of your research thesis. You may want to follow the format as provided below.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction (1200 words approx.)
1.1 Introduction and Background
1.2 Problem Statement/Research Rationale
1.3 Aims and Objectives/Research Questions
1.4. Limitations of Research
Chapter 2: Literature Review (4000 words approx.)
2.1 Introduction
2.2, 2.3, 2.4 At least three subheadings, could be more
2.5 Summary
Chapter 3: Research Methodology (1200 words approx.)
3.1 Introduction/Overview of overall research design.
3.2 Discussion of chosen methods with justification.
3.3 Research project plan* for Research Practice 2 (see below)
3.4 Summary
References (RMIT Harvard Style) (Not included in the word limit)
* Research project plan
Provide a timeline (you may use Gantt chart format) explaining how the remaining research work will be accomplished during the course Research Practice 2. Some of the activities that you may want to consider are:
o Data collection
o Data analysis
o Thesis writing
o Poster presentation
o Thesis submission
Timing for the above milestones will be discussed during the Research Practice 1 course.
(*Word count is a guide only and may change based on your particular research and advice from your supervisor)
Hints:
Background/Introduction
• Discuss research and industry context and background information
Problem statement/Research rationale
• What is the problem?
• Why is it an important problem and how it relates to the industry?
• How does your research address this problem?
Aims and objectives/Research questions
• Clearly state your aims and objectives and/or research question(s)
Literature review
The key purpose of your literature review is to enable you to identify the research gaps/problems that relate to your research topic and to situate your topic in the context of current literature. In doing so, you will need to develop and apply literature searching skills to identify the relative academic publications.
The aims of your literature review are to:
• Provide background information needed to understand and frame your research
• Demonstrate familiarity with the important research which has been done in your topic area
• Establish your research as one link in a chain of developing and expanding knowledge in your area
• Critically evaluate independently sourced peer reviewed articles and construct a coherent argument supporting your research topic. Your argument must discuss the context for your research topic and why your research question is relevant
Remember, that when writing a literature review you are not simply listing peer reviewed articles that have some connection to your research topic. Instead, you are analysing these articles and discussing their relevance by critically evaluating their content within the context of your own research topic. Good literature reviews bring articles together to support an underpinning narrative that justifies the research you are undertaking.
In completing your literature review you will address these aims using an academic writing style that is clear and concise. You must use citations (Harvard format) to acknowledge authorship and include a complete reference list (RMIT Harvard format) in the reference section
Research methodology
Discuss different research approaches predominantly ‘quantitative’ and ‘qualitative’ research approaches
• Explain why you have chosen the particular research approach and discuss your research design
• Explain how you will collect data
• Explain how you will analyse data
• Make sure your research project plan is consistent with your method
Submit as one electronic file through the blackboard website.
Submission referencing
Use a research journal paper format with a hierarchy of headings and sub-headings. All sources must be referenced appropriately, and all figures and tables must be numbered, titled and integrated into the body of the report.
Submission format
Length: 6000-6500 words (excluding references)
Paper size : A4
File format: Adobe PDF
Main text of paper : Single spacing, justified
Paragraphs : Single space between paragraphs
Left margin : 30 mm
All other margins : 25 mm
Referencing style : RMIT Harvard
Use of Turnitin
The submission will employ the Turnitin plagiarism checking system. Please review the originality report provided by the Turnitin system.
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