MPRM7113 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY SEPTEMBER 2024 SEMESTER

SPECIFIC INSTRUCTION

1. Answer in English.
2. This assignment is to be completed by the individual.
3. This assignment should be around 10 – 12 pages (excluding references)
4. Submission date: November 23, 2024
5. This assignment accounts for 15% of the total marks for the course.
6. Important Notes:

• Make sure to include your name and student ID in your submission. Please use the assignment cover page provided.
• Late submission results in zero marks for the assignment
• Font type: Times New Roman
• Font size: 12
• Spacing: 1.5
• Paragraph: Justify
• Reference: use APA 7th Edition format
• STRICTLY NO COPY AND PASTE/NO PLAGIARISM—marks will be deducted.

7. Submit your assignment ONLINE in LMS using MSWORD or PDF only. Please name the MSWORD or PDF document submission in the format below:

Assignment 2_Name_ID_Course Code

ASSIGNMENT 2

Objective 

The objective of this assignment is to demonstrate your ability to apply research methodology concepts to the design of a research proposal that addresses a relevant research problem in your field of study.

Tasks:

1. Research Problem Identification
• Choose a research topic within your field of study that interests you and is
relevant to current developments in the field.
• Clearly define research problems or research questions that your proposed
study will address.
2. Literature Review
• Conduct a comprehensive literature review related to your research topic.
• Summarize key findings from the literature and identify gaps or areas for
further investigation that your research will address.
3. Research Objectives and Hypotheses
• Develop clear and specific research objectives that align with the research
problem and literature review.
• Formulate research hypotheses and research questions that will guide your
study.
4. Research Methodology
• Select an appropriate research methodology (for example, quantitative,
qualitative, mixed methods) based on your research objectives and
hypotheses.
• Justify your choice of methodology, explaining how it aligns with your
research problem and will allow you to address your research objectives
effectively.
5. Data Collection and Analysis
• Describe the methods you will use to collect data for your study (for example, surveys, interviews, and experiments).
• Outline your data analysis plan, including the techniques you will use to
analyze your data and how they will help you test your hypotheses or answer
your research questions.
6. Expected Results and Contributions
• Discuss the expected results of your study and how they will contribute to
the existing body of knowledge in your field.
• Highlight the potential implications of your findings for theory, practice or
policy.
7. Conclusion
• Summarize the key components of your research proposal.
• Reflect on the challenges and considerations involved in designing a research study
at the master’s level.
8. Assessment Criteria
• Clarity and coherence of the research problem, objectives, and methodology.
• Depth and relevance of the literature review.
• Appropriateness of the chosen research methodology and data collection/analysis
methods.
• Consideration of ethical issues and potential contributions to the field.
• Overall quality of the research proposal.

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