Specific Instruction

1. Answer in English.
2. This assignment is to be completed by individual.
3. This assignment should be around 10 – 12 pages (excluding references)
4. Submission date: 23rd November 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:

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.