Assignment 2 – Check List

– Cover page (1 page) o Student name and student number
o Course details
o School and University details
o Research Title
o Date
– Abstract (2 paragraph max on separate page) o Background (gap in Knowledge)
o Research methodology
o Outcomes
o Impact
– Content page o Start numbering from page 1 ie introduction is on page 1
– Introduction (5-7 paragraphs max) o Reasons for the research – inc benefits for key stakeholders
o Statement of the problem – one paragraph
o Report structure – one paragraph
– Research questions (4 paragraphs max) o Introduction containing leading research questions
o 3-5 sub questions (either style research questions or research objectives)
o Summary of the research questions and industry benefits
– Research plan (including methodology and data) (7-9 paragraphs max) o Introduction (types of research methodology)
o Your selected research methodology
o Proposed data – primary and secondary approach
o Limitations
– Literature Review (3-4 page max) o Introduction – proposed sections that form the lit review
o Selected section – literature reviewed 8 research papers
o Summary of the selection section
– Contribution to knowledge (3 paragraphs max)
– Reference List o 8 reference minimum
o References list and intext must follow Harvard referencing guidelines – seehttp://www1.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=8rwjnkcmfoeez
– Appendix (optional) o For survey and questionnaire example insert here