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Assessment Brief: ICT5201 Research Methodology and Data Analysis
T3, 2023
Assessment Overview
Assessment Task
Assessment 1: Research Plan
1. Students identify an individual
research area and discuss it with
his lecturer or present in the
class (subject to total enrolment).
2. write a research plan with
a timeframe
Type
Weigh
t
Length
Due
ULOs
Assessed
Individual
20%
600 words
Week
4
ULO1
ULO4
Invigilated
Assessment 2: Structured Literature
Review
Conducting a critical review of the
literature for a topic/area of interest,
identifying knowledge gaps and
defining an appropriate research
question and objectives
Individual
20%
1500 words
Week
7
ULO1
ULO2
ULO3
Assessment 3: Research Design
Identifying appropriate research design
and methods to achieve the research
objectives.
Individual
20%
1000 words
Week
10
ULO2
ULO3
Assessment 4: Research Proposal
(Report)
Creating a research proposal that
includes a research methodology, data
analysis strategy, ethical
considerations.
Individual
25%
3000 words
Week
12
ULO1
ULO2
ULO3
ULO4
Assessment 5: Research Proposal
Presentation
Presenting the research proposal
Individual
15%
10 minutes
presentation
(equiv. 1000
words)
Week
12
ULO1
ULO2
ULO3
ULO4
Invigilated
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Assessment 1: Research Plan
Due date:
Week 4
Group/individual:
Individual
Word count/Time provided:
600 words
Weighting:
20%
Unit Learning Outcomes:
ULO1, ULO4
Assessment 1 Detail
This assessment requires student to identify three research problems for their applied project and
to justify why the problems are worth pursuing and what are the benefits they expect to see as an
outcome of the research. Students are also required to speculate about the methodology they
would use to investigate the research problem.
Note: You are allowed to employ ChatGPT or other AI tools for study purposes, gaining knowledge
about your topic, and aiding in the development of your assignment. However, it is crucial that you
include a transparent declaration of all generative AI tools utilised along with a description of how
and where you have utilised them (for example, “I acknowledge the use of ChatGPT to create content
to plan and brainstorm ideas for my assessment. The prompts used were entered on 18 March,
2023.”). . Details on generative AI can be found from Academic Integrity Module in the page titled
Generative AI: Guidelines for Students
Assessment 1 Marking Criteria and Rubric
The assessment will be marked out of 100 and will be weighted 20% of the total unit mark. The
marking criteria and rubric are shown on the following page.
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Assessment 1 Marking Criteria and Rubric
Marking Criteria
Excellent
Very Good
Good
Satisfactory
Not Satisfactory
(85-100% of the criterion
mark)
• Problems are clearly
identified and are
researchable
• Problems are relevant and
justified by excellently
conducted needs
assessment.
• Research significance is
supported by excellent
arguments with
comparison to the latest
research.
(75-84% of the criterion
mark)
• Problems are clearly
identified and are
researchable
• Problems are relevant
and justified by well
conducted needs
assessment.
• Research significance is
supported by very good
arguments with
comparison to the
latest research.
(65-74% of the criterion
mark)
• Problems are clearly
identified and are
researchable
• Problems are relevant
and justified by
conducted needs
assessment.
• Research significance is
supported by good
arguments with
comparison to some
relevant research.
(50-64% of the criterion mark)
(0-49% of the criterion mark)
• Problems are identified but
not likely to result into a
researchable question.
• Problems are justified with no
detail needs assessment.
• Research significance is
presented but not supported
by arguments with
comparison to the latest
research.
• Problems are poorly
identified and are not
researchable
• Problems are not relevant
and justified by needs
assessment.
• Research significance is not
presented
Expected Outcome &
Relevance of Cited
Research
(25 marks)
• Expected research
outcome is presented and
an excellent comparison
to past findings is also
provided.
• The research referred to
in the report is the latest
relevant research
available
• Expected research
outcome is presented
and a very good
comparison to past
findings is also
provided.
• The research referred
to in the report is the
latest relevant research
available
• Expected research
outcome is presented
and a good comparison
to past findings is also
provided.
• The research referred to
in the report is the latest
relevant research
available
• Expected research outcome is
presented and an acceptable
comparison to past findings is
also provided
• The research referred to in
the report is the latest
relevant research available
• Expected outcome is not
presented and no
comparison to past findings
is not provided
• The research referred to in
the report is not the latest
relevant research available
Proposed methodology
(15 marks)
• The methodology is
almost certain to provide
a satisfactory solution to
the specified problem.
• The methodology is
highly probable to
provide a satisfactory
solution to the specified
Problem.
• The methodology is most
likely to provide a
satisfactory solution to
the specified problem
• The methodology is likely to
provide a satisfactory solution
to the specified problem
• The methodology is not
likely to provide a
satisfactory solution to the
specified problem.
Identification of Problem,
Rationale & Significance
(30 marks)
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Clarity of expression
(15 marks)
• The writing is fluent and
coherent with excellent
structure and
presentation exhibiting
grammatically correct
sentences that are
appropriately punctuated
with no minor spelling or
typing error.
• The writing perceives a
sense of the wider context
of the ides
• . The writing is fluent
and coherent with good
structure exhibiting
grammatically correct
sentences that are
appropriately
punctuated with minor
spelling or typing error.
• The writing is poor with no
logical flow and has
grammatical errors.
• Information is limited,
unclear and the depth is not
adequately developed.
• The idea is a simple
restatement of the topic.
• Demonstration of a limited
sense of purpose or theme
• Insufficient understanding
of the topic.
Presentation and
referencing
(15 marks)
•
•
•
The writing shows
excellent application of
the recommended style
of referencing (APIC
Harvard style) with no
error in referencing
• Report is formatted and
presented exactly as per
the APIC Assessment
presentation guidelines.
•
• The writing is fluent and
• . The writing is satisfactory
coherent with very good
and exhibits majority of
structure exhibiting
grammatically correct
grammatically correct
sentences that are
sentences that are
appropriately punctuated
appropriately
with some spelling or typing
punctuated with few
errors
spellings or typing error.
• The writing does not go far
• The writing is used to
enough in expanding key
support the main ideas
issues/ concepts.
and convince the reader
• The writing requires further
of the argument who is
information to clarify main
left in no doubt of the
arguments
purpose
The writing shows very • The writing shows good •
The writing shows
good application of
application of the
inconsistent application of
the recommended
recommended style of
the recommended style of
style of referencing
referencing (APIC
referencing (APIC Harvard
(APIC Harvard style)
Harvard style) with
style)
with few errors in
some errors in
•
In-text citation match with
referencing
referencing
the citation under Reference
Report is well
•
Report is formatted and
list
formatted but not
presented as per the
•
Report is formatted and
presented exactly as
APIC Assessment
presented as per the APIC
per the APIC
presentation guidelines
Assessment presentation
Assessment
to large extent.
guidelines to some extent.
presentation
guidelines
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•
•
The writing shows
insufficient application of
the recommended style
of referencing (APIC
Harvard style)
The writing shows no intext citation
In-text citation does to
match with citation under
Reference list
Report is not formatted
and presented as per the
APIC Assessment
presentation guidelines.
Assessment 2: Structured Literature Review
Due date:
Week 7
Group/individual:
Individual
Word count/Time provided:
1,500 words
Weighting:
20%
Unit Learning Outcomes:
ULO2, ULO3
Assessment 2 Detail
This assessment requires students to conduct structured review of literature about the problems
identified in Assessment 1 from peer reviewed journals using academic data base such as ProQuest
Central, ERIC and Harvard Business Review and to formulate research questions. Research studies
(thesis/desertion), government reports and/or industry reports may also be used a reference
material. Your literature review should include at least 15 references.
Note: While ChatGPT or other AI tools are permissible for study purposes and to enhance your
understanding of the subject, it is important to note that no AI-generated materials, including copied
and edited text, are allowed in the final submission. . Details on generative AI can be found from
Academic Integrity Module in the page titled Generative AI: Guidelines for Students
Assessments 2 Marking Criteria and Rubric
The assessment will be marked out of 100 and will be weighted 20% of the total unit mark. The
marking criteria and rubric are shown on the following page.
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Assessment 2 Marking Criteria and Rubric
Marking Criteria
Literature Review
(30 marks)
knowledge gap in the
(10 marks)
Research questions
(20 marks)
Excellent
Very Good
Good
Satisfactory
Not Satisfactory
(85-100% of the criterion
mark)
• Literature review cites
comprehensive
research and
theoretical knowledge
of the field in the way
relevant to the
contextual needs
• Literature review is
purposefully and
excellently synthesized
• Literature review is
excellently organized
around Assessment 1
• All literature is
reviewed in the context
of the Problem
identified in
Assessment 1
• The knowledge gap
identified in the
literature review is
assessed as excellent.
(75-84% of the criterion
mark)
• Literature review cites
comprehensive
research and
theoretical knowledge
of the field in the way
relevant to the
contextual needs
• Literature review is
very well synthesized
• Literature review is
very well organized
around Assessment 1
• All literature is
reviewed in the context
of the Problem
identified in
Assessment 1
(65-74% of the criterion
mark)
• Literature review cites
major research and
theoretical knowledge of
the field in the way
relevant to the
contextual needs
• Literature review is well
synthesized
• Literature review is well
organized around
Assessment 1
• Most of the literature is
reviewed in the context
of the Problem identified
in Assessment 1
(50-64% of the criterion
mark)
• Literature review cites
some of the major
theories and research in
the field in the way
relevant to the contextual
needs
• Literature review is
satisfactorily written but
not well synthesized.
• Literature is marginally
linked to Assessment 1
(0-49% of the criterion mark)
• The knowledge gap
identified in the
literature review is
assessed as very good.
• The knowledge gap
identified in the
literature review is
assessed as good.
• The knowledge gap
identified in the literature
review is assessed as
satisfactory.
• The knowledge gap identified
in the literature review is
assessed as not satisfactory.
• Questions are clear,
excellent, relevant,
researchable and could
potentially resolve a
clearly identified
problem or issue from
Assessment 1.
• Questions are clear,
researchable, and
relevant to the problem
or issue identified in
Assessment 1.
• Questions are guided
by knowledge gap in
• Questions are
researchable and
relevant to the problem
or issue identified in
Assessment 1.
• Questions are guided by
knowledge gap in the
• Questions are somewhat
researchable and relevant
to the problem or issue
identified in Assessment 1
• Questions are somewhat
guided by knowledge gap
in the literature, but the
• Question does not reflect a
problem related to
Assessment 1
• Questions are not
researchable
• No or unclear description of
the context
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• Literature review doesn’t cite
relevant theories
• Literature review is not
written in the way that can
guide the development of
research question.
• Literature is not linked
Assessment 1
• Literature does not reflect
the context of Assessment 1
Conclusion on the literature
review.
(10 marks)
• Questions are clearly
guided by knowledge
gap in the literature
and the context is
excellently described
• The conclusion on the
literature review is
assessed as excellent.
Clarity of expression
(20 marks)
• The writing is fluent
•
and coherent with
excellent structure and
presentation exhibiting
grammatically correct
sentences that are
appropriately
punctuated with no
minor spelling or typing
error.
• The writing perceives a
sense of the wider
context of the ides
Presentation and referencing
(15 marks)
• The writing shows
excellent application of
the recommended style
of referencing (APIC
Harvard style) with no
error in referencing
• Report is formatted
and presented exactly
as per the APIC
Assessment
presentation
guidelines.
the literature and the
context is very well
described
• The conclusion on the
literature review is
assessed as very good.
The writing is fluent
and coherent with
good structure
exhibiting
grammatically correct
sentences that are
appropriately
punctuated with
minor spelling or
typing error.
• The writing shows very
good application of the
recommended style of
referencing (APIC
Harvard style) with few
errors in referencing
• Report is well
formatted but not
presented exactly as
per the APIC
Assessment
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context is not well
described.
• Questions are not guided by
the knowledge gap in the
literature and context is
either not present or unclear.
• The conclusion on the
literature review is
assessed as good.
• The conclusion on the
literature review is
assessed as satisfactory.
• The conclusion on the
literature review is assessed
as not satisfactory.
• The writing is fluent and
coherent with very good
structure exhibiting
grammatically correct
sentences that are
appropriately punctuated
with few spellings or
typing error.
• The writing is used to
support the main ideas
and convince the reader
of the argument who is
left in no doubt of the
purpose
• The writing shows good
application of the
recommended style of
referencing (APIC
Harvard style) with some
errors in referencing
• Report is formatted and
presented as per the
APIC Assessment
presentation guidelines
to large extent.
• . The writing is satisfactory
and exhibits majority of
grammatically correct
sentences that are
appropriately punctuated
with some spelling or
typing errors
• The writing does not go
far enough in expanding
key issues/ concepts.
• The writing requires
further information to
clarify main arguments
• The writing is poor with no
logical flow and has
grammatical errors.
• Information is limited,
unclear and the depth is not
adequately developed.
• The idea is a simple
restatement of the topic.
• Demonstration of a limited
sense of purpose or theme
• Insufficient understanding of
the topic.
• The writing shows
inconsistent application of
the recommended style of
referencing (APIC Harvard
style)
• In-text citation match with
the citation under
Reference list
• Report is formatted and
presented as per the APIC
Assessment presentation
guidelines to some extent.
• The writing shows
insufficient application of the
recommended style of
referencing (APIC Harvard
style)
• The writing shows no in-text
citation
• In-text citation does to
match with citation under
Reference list
• Report is not formatted and
presented as per the APIC
literature and the context
is well described.
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presentation
guidelines.
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Assessment 3: Research Design
Due date:
Week 10
Group/individual:
Individual
Word count/Time provided:
1,000 words
Weighting:
20%
Unit Learning Outcomes:
ULO1, ULO2, ULO3, ULO4
Assessment 3 Detail
This assessment requires student to identify appropriate methodology and analysis techniques to
address research questions identified in Assessment 2 to provide satisfactory solution and to
achieve research objectives.
Assessments 3 Marking Criteria and Rubric
The assessment will be marked out of 100 and will be weighted 20% of the total unit mark. The
marking criteria and rubric are shown on the following page.
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Assessment 3 Marking Criteria and Rubric
Marking Criteria
Justification of the proposed
research design and methods.
(30 marks)
Description on proposed data
collection tools and methods.
(15 marks)
Description on proposed data
analysis techniques.
(15 marks)
Conclusion on the proposed
data collection and analysis.
(10 marks)
Clarity of expression
(15 marks)
Excellent
Very Good
Good
Satisfactory
Not Satisfactory
(85-100% of the criterion
mark)
• The justification of the
proposed research
design and methods is
assessed as excellent.
(75-84% of the criterion
mark)
The justification of the
proposed research design
and methods is assessed
as very good.
(65-74% of the criterion
mark)
The justification of the
proposed research design
and methods is assessed as
good.
(50-64% of the criterion
mark)
The justification of the
proposed research design
and methods is assessed as
satisfactory.
(0-49% of the criterion mark)
The justification of the
proposed research design and
methods is assessed as not
satisfactory.
• The description on
proposed data
collection tools and
methods is assessed as
excellent.
• The description on
proposed data analysis
techniques is assessed
as excellent.
• The description on
proposed data
collection tools and
methods is assessed as
very good.
• The description on
proposed data analysis
techniques is assessed
as very good.
• The description on
proposed data collection
tools and methods is
assessed as good.
• The description on
proposed data collection
tools and methods is
assessed as satisfactory.
• The description on proposed
data collection tools and
methods is assessed as not
satisfactory.
• The description on
proposed data analysis
techniques is assessed
as good.
• The description on
proposed data analysis
techniques is assessed as
satisfactory.
• The description on proposed
data analysis techniques is
assessed as not satisfactory.
• The conclusion on the
proposed data
collection and analysis
is assessed as
excellent.
• The writing is fluent
and coherent with
excellent structure and
presentation exhibiting
grammatically correct
sentences that are
appropriately
punctuated with no
minor spelling or typing
error.
• The conclusion on the
proposed data
collection and analysis
is assessed as very
good.
• The writing is fluent
and coherent with
good structure
exhibiting
grammatically correct
sentences that are
appropriately
punctuated with minor
spelling or typing
error.
• The conclusion on the
proposed data collection
and analysis is assessed
as good.
• The conclusion on the
proposed data collection
and analysis is assessed
as satisfactory.
• The conclusion on the
proposed data collection
and analysis is assessed as
not satisfactory.
• The writing is fluent and
coherent with very good
structure exhibiting
grammatically correct
sentences that are
appropriately punctuated
with few spellings or
typing error.
• The writing is used to
support the main ideas
and convince the reader
• . The writing is satisfactory
and exhibits majority of
grammatically correct
sentences that are
appropriately punctuated
with some spelling or
typing errors
• The writing does not go
far enough in expanding
key issues/ concepts.
• The writing is poor with no
logical flow and has
grammatical errors.
• Information is limited,
unclear and the depth is not
adequately developed.
• The idea is a simple
restatement of the topic.
• Demonstration of a limited
sense of purpose or theme
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• The writing perceives a
sense of the wider
context of the ides
•
Presentation and referencing
(15 marks)
• The writing shows
excellent application of
the recommended style
of referencing (APIC
Harvard style) with no
error in referencing
• Report is formatted
and presented exactly
as per the APIC
Assessment
presentation
guidelines.
• The writing shows very
good application of the
recommended style of
referencing (APIC
Harvard style) with few
errors in referencing
• Report is well
formatted but not
presented exactly as
per the APIC
Assessment
presentation
guidelines.
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of the argument who is
left in no doubt of the
purpose
• The writing requires
further information to
clarify main arguments
• Insufficient understanding of
the topic.
•
• The writing shows good
application of the
recommended style of
referencing (APIC
Harvard style) with some
errors in referencing
• Report is formatted and
presented as per the
APIC Assessment
presentation guidelines
to large extent.
•
• The writing shows
inconsistent application of
the recommended style of
referencing (APIC Harvard
style)
• In-text citation match with
the citation under
Reference list
• Report is formatted and
presented as per the APIC
Assessment presentation
guidelines to some
extent.
• The writing shows
insufficient application of the
recommended style of
referencing (APIC Harvard
style)
• The writing shows no in-text
citation
• In-text citation does to
match with citation under
Reference list
• Report is not formatted and
presented as per the APIC
Assessment presentation
guidelines.
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Assessment 4: Research Proposal Report
Due date:
Week 12
Group/individual:
Individual
Word count/Time provided:
3,000 words
Weighting:
25%
Unit Learning Outcomes:
ULO1, ULO2, ULO3, ULO4
Assessment 4 Detail
This assessment requires student to develop a final research proposal based on previous three
assessments which should also include research ethics and proposed time frame. It is expected that
student will use this proposal as a base to further develop their Capstone research project ( Applied
Research Project) in ICT6001. Students are recommended to develop their assessment in the
following order:
1. Introduction (Problem definition & objective): State the research problem clearly (research
questions), provides motivation for undertaking the research; provide succinct, clear, logical
description of the objectives and plan of action
2. Background (Literature and Previous Work): Discuss the objectives, methodologies and
findings of relevant previous research that provides a background for your research topic.
The aim is to provide a critique of existing work and identify gaps in knowledge and / or
methodological weaknesses in existing research.
3. Significance & Broader Impact (Impact of Proposed Research): Discuss the potential value
of solution or contribution to the research problem within and outside the area/field of
study. Also discuss broader implications of the proposed research. Broader impacts may
include social, economic, technical, ethical, translational, clinical, pharmaceutical,
technological, or business aspects
4. Research Design and Methods (Proposed Methodology) : Discuss research methods/tools
to solve the defined problem. This should include what type of data will be used, how data
will be collected and analyse, what could be possible ethical issues and how that will be
addressed. In addtion, discuss why the methodology and methods you have selected is
suitable to address the research question(s).
5. Results & Communication (Expected outcomes): Discuss what are the potential output of
the proposed results and how the same will be disseminated to wider audience.
6. Conclusion: Summarize the key points from your proposal and reiterate the significance of
the proposed research, why it is worth undertaking and what benefits it would have. End
this with positive note so that your proposal will be considered for research.
7. References: Include bibliographic detail of all in-text citations in APIC Harvard Style.
Websites, blogs, personal communications are generally not viewed as a trusted source of
reference.
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understanding of the subject, it is important to note that no AI-generated materials, including copied
and edited text, are allowed in the final submission. Details on generative AI can be found from
Academic Integrity Module in the page titled Generative AI: Guidelines for Students
Assessments 4 Marking Criteria and Rubric
The assessment will be marked out of 100 and will be weighted 25% of the total unit mark. The
marking criteria and rubric are shown on the following page.
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Assessment 4 Marking Criteria and Rubric
Marking Criteria
Introduction
(Problem definition &
objective)
(15 marks)
Background
(Literature and Previous Work)
(15 marks)
Excellent
Very Good
Good
Satisfactory
Not Satisfactory
(85-100% of the criterion
mark)
• Excellent linking of the
proposed research
with the stated
specific problem and
research objectives
• The author describes
how the research is to
be approached in a
logical and succinct
manner.
• Research timeline is
presented excellently
• Motivation is
excellently presented
• Synthesis of previous
research in forming
background of the
proposed study is
excellently presented
• Previous research
were excellently
critiqued
• Research gaps were
identified and
discussed in the study
• Research discussed
and critiqued are
entirely related to the
present research topic
(75-84% of the criterion
mark)
• Very good linking of
the proposed research
with the stated
specific problem and
research objectives
• The author describes
how the research is to
be approached in a
logical manner.
• Research timeline is
very well presented
• Motivation is very well
presented
(65-74% of the criterion
mark)
• Good linking of the
proposed research with
the stated specific
problem and research
objectives
• The author’s description
of research approach is
good and logical manner
• Research timeline is well
presented
• Motivation is well
presented.
(50-64% of the criterion
mark)
• Acceptable linking of the
proposed research with
the stated specific
problem and objectives
• The author’s description
of the research approach
is limited.
• Research timeline is
adequately presented
• Motivation is somewhat
presented.
(0-49% of the criterion mark)
• Synthesis of previous
research in forming
background of the
proposed study is very
well presented
• Previous research
were very well
critiqued
• Research gaps were
identified and
discussed in the study.
• Research discussed
and critiqued are
entirely related to the
present research topic
• Synthesis of previous
research in forming
background of the
proposed study is well
presented
• Previous research were
well critiqued
• Discussion on research
gaps is limiting.
• Research discussed and
critiqued are mostly
related to the present
research topic
• Synthesis of previous
research in forming
background of the
proposed study
somewhat presented
• Previous research were
not critiqued
• Research gap identified
but no discussion
presented.
• Research discussed and
critiqued are somewhat
related to the present
research topic
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• Insufficient linking of the
proposed research and the
stated specific problem and
objectives
• The author does not
describe how the research is
approached
• Research timeline is not well
presented
• Motivation is not evident.
• Synthesis of previous
research in forming
background of the proposed
study is not presented
• Previous research were not
critiqued
• Research gap neither
identified nor discussed.
• Majority of research
discussed are not related to
the present research topic
Significance & Broader Impact
(Impact of Proposed Research)
(10 marks)
Research Design and
Methods (Proposed
Methodology)
(20 Marks)
Results & Communication
(Expected outcomes)
(10 marks)
• Excellent discussion on
significance and
broader impact of the
study
• The methodology is
almost certain to
provide a satisfactory
solution to the
specified problem.
• The research design is
well thought and is
most appropriate to
the research project
and question.
• Conceptual or
theoretical framework
provides the basis of
the data collection and
analysis in a succinct
manner.
• The author has
presented a range of
suitable tools to carry
out the data analysis.
• Ethical considerations
were discussed.
• Very good discussion
on significance and
broader impact of the
study
• The methodology is
highly probable to
provide a satisfactory
solution to the
specified Problem.
• The research design is
most appropriate to
the research project
and question
• Conceptual or
theoretical framework
in the report provides
the basis of the data
collection and analysis.
• The author has
proposed a range of
tools and techniques
to carry out the data
analysis.
• Ethical considerations
were discussed.
• Good discussion on
significance and broader
impact of the study
• Expected outcome of
the proposed research
were excellently
discussed with its
wider applicability.
• Suitable avenues of
research result
• Expected outcome of
the proposed research
were very well
discussed with its
wider applicability.
• Suitable avenues of
research result
• Expected outcome of
the proposed research
were well discussed with
its wider applicability.
• Suitable avenues of
research result
dissemination have been
discussed.
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• The methodology is
most likely to provide a
satisfactory solution to
the specified problem.
• The research design is
appropriate to the
research project and
question
• Conceptual or
theoretical framework in
the report provides the
basis of the data
collection and analysis.
• The author has
proposed limited range
of tools and techniques
to carry out the data
analysis.
• Ethical considerations
were mentioned.
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• Discussion on
significance and broader
impact of the study is
somewhat presented
• The methodology is likely
to provide a satisfactory
solution to the specified
problem.
• The research design is
adequate
• Conceptual or theoretical
framework requires
further work.
• The author has proposed
limited range of tools and
techniques to carry out
the data analysis.
• Ethical considerations
were limited.
• Neither significance nor the
impact of the study is
presented.
• Expected outcome of the
proposed research were
somewhat discussed but
discussion on its wider
applicability is not
evident
• Suitable avenues of
research result
• Nether expected outcome
of the proposed research or
its wider applicability is
presented
• No suitable avenues of
research result
dissemination have
discussed.
• The methodology is not
likely to provide a
satisfactory solution to the
specified problem.
• The research design is
limited
• No conceptual or theoretical
framework in the report.
• The author has not
proposed sufficient tools
and techniques to carry out
the data analysis.
• Ethical considerations were
missing.
Clarity of expression
(15 marks)
Presentation and referencing
(15 marks)
dissemination have
been discussed.
dissemination have
been discussed.
• The writing is fluent
and coherent with
excellent structure and
presentation exhibiting
grammatically correct
sentences that are
appropriately
punctuated with no
minor spelling or typing
error.
• The writing perceives a
sense of the wider
context of the ides
•
• The writing shows
excellent application of
the recommended style
of referencing (APIC
Harvard style) with no
error in referencing
• Report is formatted
and presented exactly
as per the APIC
Assessment
presentation
guidelines.
• The writing is fluent
and coherent with
good structure
exhibiting
grammatically correct
sentences that are
appropriately
punctuated with minor
spelling or typing error.
• The writing shows very
good application of the
recommended style of
referencing (APIC
Harvard style) with few
errors in referencing
• Report is well
formatted but not
presented exactly as
per the APIC
Assessment
presentation
guidelines.
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marginally discussed.
• The writing is fluent and
coherent with very good
structure exhibiting
grammatically correct
sentences that are
appropriately punctuated
with few spellings or
typing error.
• The writing is used to
support the main ideas
and convince the reader
of the argument who is
left in no doubt of the
purpose
• The writing shows good
application of the
recommended style of
referencing (APIC
Harvard style) with some
errors in referencing
• Report is formatted and
presented as per the
APIC Assessment
presentation guidelines
to large extent.
•
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• . The writing is satisfactory
and exhibits majority of
grammatically correct
sentences that are
appropriately punctuated
with some spelling or
typing errors
• The writing does not go
far enough in expanding
key issues/ concepts.
• The writing requires
further information to
clarify main arguments
• The writing is poor with no
logical flow and has
grammatical errors.
• Information is limited,
unclear and the depth is not
adequately developed.
• The idea is a simple
restatement of the topic.
• Demonstration of a limited
sense of purpose or theme
• Insufficient understanding of
the topic.
•
• The writing shows
inconsistent application of
the recommended style of
referencing (APIC Harvard
style)
• In-text citation match with
the citation under
Reference list
• Report is formatted and
presented as per the APIC
Assessment presentation
guidelines to some extent.
• The writing shows
insufficient application of the
recommended style of
referencing (APIC Harvard
style)
• The writing shows no in-text
citation
• In-text citation does to
match with citation under
Reference list
• Report is not formatted and
presented as per the APIC
Assessment presentation
guidelines.
Assessment 5: Research Proposal Presentation
Due date:
Week 12
Group/individual:
Individual
Word count/Time provided:
1,000 words (equivalent)
Weighting:
15%
Unit Learning Outcomes:
ULO1, ULO2, ULO3, ULO4
Assessment 5 Detail
This assessment requires student to orally present the summary of their Assessment 4 ( Research
Proposal). A typical presentation should include:
1. Proposed research title: What would be the title of your research?
2. Background and Justification: What is this research, why this research is important and what
motivates this research?
3. Research questions & objectives: Specific Research question(s) and research objectives
4. Methodology & Methods: What methodology and methods will be used to address the
research question & why the proposed methodology is suitable?
5. Expected Result & Communication: What would be the result of the proposed research and
how that will be disseminated to the wider audience?
6. Ethical Consideration: What ethical issues are foreseen and how they are going to be
addressed?
7. Proposed timeline: What is the timeline for the prosed research from starting to end?
8. References: Bibliographic detail of all references that is used in preparing the presentation
slides. The style of referencing should be APIC Harvard style. Websites, blogs, personal
communications are generally not viewed as a trusted source of reference.
Note: While ChatGPT or other AI tools are permissible for study purposes and to enhance your
understanding of the subject, it is important to note that no AI-generated materials, including copied
and edited text, are allowed in the final submission. Details on generative AI can be found from
Academic Integrity Module in the page titled Generative AI: Guidelines for Students
Assessments 4 Marking Criteria and Rubric
The assessment will be marked out of 100 and will be weighted 15% of the total unit mark. The
marking criteria and rubric are shown on the following page.
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Assessment 5 Marking Criteria and Rubric
Marking Criteria
Visual Appeal
(20 marks)
Topic Knowledge/content
(40 marks)
Excellent
Very Good
Good
Satisfactory
Not Satisfactory
(85-100% of the criterion
mark)
• Proposed research
title and author is
prominently presented
• Excellent visual
appeal; no cluttered
• Colours , font size and
type enhance
readability
• Excellent organization
of text content with no
spelling and grammar
errors
• Excellent use of
graphics (e.g., Table,
figures, etc.)
(75-84% of the criterion
mark)
• Proposed research
title and author is well
presented
• Very good visual
appeal; no cluttered
• Colours , font size and
type enhance
readability
• Very good
organization of text
content with no
spelling and grammar
errors
• Very good use of
graphics (e.g., Table,
figures, etc.)
(65-74% of the criterion
mark)
• Proposed research title
and author is well
positioned
• Good visual appeal;
some cluttered presents
but colours , font size
and type enhance
readability
• Good organization of
text content with few
spelling and grammar
errors
• Good use of graphics
(e.g., Table, figures, etc.)
(50-64% of the criterion
mark)
• Proposed research title
and author is not so well
presented
• Visual appeal is adequate;
somewhat cluttered;
• Colours , font size and
type enhance somewhat
detract from readability
• Adequate organization of
text content with some
spelling and grammar
errors
• No use of graphics (e.g.,
Table, figures, etc.)
(0-49% of the criterion mark)
• Presenter showed an
extensive knowledge
of topic by answering
all questions put
forward by moderator
• Presentation was
comprehensive and
included all relevant
information and very
good discussion on the
content of the
presentation
• Presenter showed very
good understanding of
topic by answering
almost all questions
put forward by the
moderator.
• The presentation was
a very good summary
of the research
proposal.
• Almost all-important
information covered;
presentation contain
• Presenter showed good
understanding of topic
by answering most of
the questions put
forward by the
moderator.
• The presentation was a
good summary of the
research proposal.
• Major information
covered; presentation
contain some irrelevant
information.
• Presenter showed
adequate understanding
topic by answering half of
the questions put
forward by the
moderator.
• The presentation was
informative, but several
elements went
unanswered.
• Much of the information
irrelevant; coverage of
some of major points.
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• Proposed research title and
author is missing
• Not very visual appealing;
and cluttered;
• Colours , font size and type
hinder readability
• Content organization is poor
and confusing and doe s
does not assist viewer in
understanding without
narration
• Presents spelling and
grammar errors
• No use of graphics (e.g.,
Table, figures, etc.)
• Presenters didn’t show
understand of the topic and
failed to answer questions
adequately put forward by
the moderator
• The presentation was a brief
look at the topic, but many
questions were left
unanswered.
• Majority of information
irrelevant and significant
points left out.
• Comprehensive and
complete coverage of
information.
Presentation Skill
(20 marks)
Preparedness
(15 marks)
Documentation of Sources
(5 marks)
little irrelevant
information.
• Presentation
(narration) was
excellent and very
engaging
• Tones, pitch, and
clarity of narration
was excellent
• Narrated (presented)
in a professional
manner with good
body language and
appropriate attire and
look.
• No dependent on slide
and/or additional
notes
• Excellent eye contact
with the audience.
• Presented on
scheduled time
• Excellent use of media
• Very well prepared
and rehearsed
presentation
• Presentation
(narration) was very
good and engaging
• Tones, pitch, and
clarity of narration
was very good
• Narrated (presented)
in a professional
manner with good
body language and
appropriate attire and
look.
• Dependent on slide
and/or additional
notes is very minimal
• Vey good eye contact
with the audience.
• Presentation (narration)
was good and engaging
• Tones, pitch, and clarity
of narration was good
• Narrated (presented) in
a professional manner
with good body
language but not in an
appropriate attire and
look.
• Dependent on slide
and/or additional notes
is somewhat present
• Adequate level of eye
contact with the
audience.
• Presentation (narration)
was adequate
• Tones, pitch, and clarity
of narration was
adequate
• Narrated (presented) in
somewhat in professional
manner but not in an
appropriate attire and
look.
• Dependent on slide
and/or additional notes is
prominent
• Minimum level of eye
contact with the
audience.
• Presented on
scheduled time
• Very good use of
media
• Well prepared and
rehearsed
presentation
• Presented on scheduled
time
• Good use of media
• Good demonstration of
preparedness but not
well rehearsed
• on a scheduled time
• Use of media is adequate
• Preparedness is
somewhat demonstrated
but not rehearsed
• Cited all data obtained
from other sources.
• APIC-Harvard citation
style is accurate
• Cited most data
obtained from other
sources.
• Cites some data
obtained from other
sources.
• Cites some data obtained
from other sources.
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• Presentation (narration) was
not adequate
• Tones, pitch, and clarity of
narration was not
adequate-spoke too quickly
or too slowly making it
difficult to understand
• Narrated (presented) is not
in a professional l manner
but not in an appropriate
attire and look.
• Heavily dependent on slide
and/or additional notes for
narration
• No eye contact with the
audience.
• Looked disinterested and
disengaged
• Presentation was not on a
scheduled time
• Use of media is very poor
• No evidence of
preparedness and not
rehearsed
• Sources are not cited
• APIC-Harvard citation
style is accurate
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• APIC-Harvard citation
style is accurate
• APIC-Harvard citation
style is either inconsistent
or incorrect.
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