1. Assessment II

2. 2 The Research Cycle Formulation Generate Hypothesis/Questions Model Design Research Collect Data Sell Solution Assess Reliability/Validity Conclusions & Recommendations Analysis

3. Research Cycle Aim Literature Review Method(s) Analysis Conclusions Very important

4. Assessment 2 CategoryWeightingComments Select an area and demonstrate the importance and relevance of that area (10%) Clearly identify the research problem to be investigated, state the aims and demonstrate knowledge of literature in the area. (25%) Outline the conceptual / theoretical framework to be adopted and identify an appropriate research method (25%) Plan and detail the collection of data and data analysis methods to be used. (25%) Critically evaluate the research approach adopted and the planned research schedule (15%) General comments on submission:

5. Key Points Ask question is the at all relevant to what Im doing. Sell your idea – enthusiasm – why important – well written and structured Show knowledge of the area Justify the research approach and provide detail of the approach Give a time plan Discuss Reliability, Validity and Generalisability Hand in on time – before noon 26th March 2010.