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I’ve attached the brief, the marking criteria, and an example of what they are looking for for the literature review. The research problem I want to study is what is the affect of AI on small businesses in the united states. The research problem i would like to use is “Investigating the impact of AI on small businesses in the Unites States of America”
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NBS8062/NBS8372 Research Methods 2023-24
Assessment 1: Initial Research Proposal
Worth 20% of the final grade
Assessment Brief
In this initial research proposal, you should clearly identify your research area and your
research aims and objectives. You will demonstrate your learning from semester 1 of this
module by showing your engagement with relevant literature to your topic of interest and
your understanding of relevant theory and methods.
Using a template, you will outline your initial dissertation research proposal. The word
count is 1000 words.
This assignment counts for 20% of the final grade for the module.
DEADLINE for submission 8th January 2024 by 10am.
Students will receive formative feedback on ideas in the Seminar and Workshop sessions
prior to the hand-in date; there are also drop-in tutorials prior to hand-in dates for
individual queries.
Feedback will (normally) be returned within the 20-working day turnaround period.
Further guidance:
Your initial research proposal tests your ability to identify a research gap and clearly articulate
your research focus. Your understanding of research methodologies should be evident in your
treatment of relevant literature and in the development of your research questions. The initial
research proposal will cover: 1) Introduction; and 2) Literature Review.
Please submit your work ONCE on or before 8th January 2024 at 10:00 GMT. You do not need
to submit a physical copy. All submissions received after 10am will be automatically capped
at 50% providing it is received within 7 days of the submission date. All submissions received
after 7 days will be automatically capped at 0%. By submitting your assignment, you have
confirmed you understand the guidance provided and the University’s policy on plagiarism.
Assessment General Guidelines – Please see under Canvas
NBS8062/NBS8372 Research Methods Assessment One Brief: INITIAL RESEARCH PROPOSAL
Please see FAQ under Canvas – Assignment tab under Course Information for any additional
queries regarding this assignment.
Extensions
No assignments will be accepted late unless an extension has been granted. The See student
progress for further information www.ncl.ac.uk/students/progress/student-resources/help
Computing problems are NOT acceptable grounds for late submission.
Reassessment
Students who fail the overall Module Assessment (Assessments 1+2) will be required to
resubmit another assessment during the August resit period.
Any questions on this Assignment brief – please check out the FAQ under Canvas in the first
instance before emailing the Module Leaders, Dr Josephine Go Jefferies (Qualitative) and
Dr Jiayao Hu (Quantitative) on:
[email protected]
[email protected]
NBS8062/NBS8372 Research Methods Assessment One Brief: INITIAL RESEARCH PROPOSAL
NBS8062/NBS8372 ASSIGNMENT 1 MARKING CRITERIA
Criteria
1. Research Background
2. Literature Review
3. Evidence of Reading
4. Presentation
1.
2.
Total
Grades (%)
80%
Outstanding
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1.
2.
3.
1.
2.
3.
4.
1.
2.
Worthy of retaining
for reference.
Components
Research gap – 10%
Research question(s) – 10%
Research aim(s) – 10%
Understanding of the topic – 10%
Coverage of the existing literature – 10%
Critical debate – 25%
Linkage to the research background – 5%
Use of literature – 5%
Citation number (at least 10 academic
references for the Literature Review
section) – 5 %
Writing & structure – 5%
Referencing format (Cite Them Right
Harvard) – 5%
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•
•
•
•
70 – 79%
Excellent
•
Breadth or intensity of •
accessed
data or literature
plus an original or
critical contribution. •
Weight
30%
50%
10%
10%
100%
Research Methods – Assignment 1
Publishable quality with valuable
original contribution to knowledge/discipline.
High level of achievement demonstrating insight
throughout the research proposal.
Outstanding introduction to assignment.
Outstanding assessment of subject- based literature
– linkages between literature and research
question(s) clearly articulated and discussed. The
general tone of the literature review shows critical
engagement of literature. An outstanding range of
references are cited within the literature review.
Outstanding arguments are presented in terms of
choice and description of theory for proposed
application.
Thorough, well-researched,
demonstrating originality, a good understanding of the
issue and its context, as well as a high standard of
presentation.
Meets all the structural and content requirements
set out in the assignment brief.
60 – 69%
Good
•
•
50 – 59%
Satisfactory
Pass
•
Thorough, clear
treatment
showing
understanding of
argument’s
contribution and
context.
Efficient use of
literature.
An adequate proposal
demonstrating
satisfactory
comprehension of
course material but
with little originality.
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Meets all the structural and content
requirements set out in the assignment brief.
Good, competent treatment with no major
omissions.
Less thorough or original than categories above
but setting a good argument in an appropriate
context.
Meets the basic requirements and
structure set out in the assignment brief.
Satisfactory introduction to assignment.
Limited descriptive assessment of subject-based
literature – linkages between literature and
research questions only generally articulated.
The general tone of the literature
review is descriptive. A satisfactory range of
references are cited in the literature review.
Satisfactory arguments are presented in terms of
choice and description of theory for proposed
application.
40 – 49%
Condonable
Fail (except
dissertation)
•
•
Very basic approach to a narrow
•
or misguided selection of material.
Lacking in background or
flawed/incorrect
•
arguments/conclusions.
•
•
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