SEC303 Introduction to Research Methods
Directions
The Research Proposal Presentation is an 8-minute verbal presentation based on a Power Point
presentation in which you will present your research proposal to audiences in our class.
Content.
Your presentation should demonstrate your ability to design and develop a research
proposal which defines the scope of your project, presents a literature review, contains
clearly defined hypotheses or research questions, explains the data, analytical tools and/or
research methods which will be used in the final project, and effectively communicates your
research project and discusses any relevant ethical considerations.
Deliverables
Students must upload submit a PowerPoint presentation (suggested 7 to 10 slides)
Sunday 9th April before 20:59pm.
o Verbal presentation during class time in week 13.
o Do not read directly from the slides.
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Organization.
Students are free to organize their PPT presentations as they wish. If they
wish to follow a template, here is one for their guidance:
1. Title Slide
Title of project
Your name and student ID
2. Introduction
The Introduction sets the stage for what is to come and should provide the background and
rationale for the proposed project – what is this about and why is it important? It should clearly
contextualize the problem in one to three short paragraphs, and include a brief statement of
the problem. The Introduction should answer the following questions:
Background of the topic (supported by literature)
Research problem
Need for your research (point out the research gap)
Purpose of the study/importance (objectives)
Research question/hypothesis
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3. Literature Review
This section is a brief review of the relevant literature pertaining to the proposed
problem/project. Carefully select the articles you review to inform and/or support the need for
your project, for example:
Five key findings from other research papers
Connect those findings to each other and to your project
4. Research Design and Methods
This section should describe the proposed methodology and how you will conduct the project.
The proposed methodology narrative/paragraph(s) will include an explanation of the following:
Research design (quantitative, qualitative or mixed methods)
Data and data collection
Methods (Detailed information about data collection tools)
Justification of research methods / methodology (why do the selected research
methods suitable for your research)
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5. Conclusion
The purpose of the conclusion is to wrap up your writing and reinforce the main idea that you
presented in the body of your proposal. By sure to include what will this research contribute to the
knowledge.
6. References
i. Or resources
Submission instructions
Deadline
Sunday 9th April before 20:59pm
Late submission will be penalized as follows:
Late submissions are allowed within a maximum of 5 working days of the deadline of the
assessment activity. The student grade is reduced by 10% for each working day during the
aforementioned 5-day period. If the assignment is submitted beyond the 5-day period, the student
receives a grade of 0 in the assessment activity in question.
SEC303 Introduction to Research Methods
Word limit
The PowerPoint should consist of 7 to 10 slides (suggested).
Format
The PowerPoint
References
Citation in the text and the Reference list that includes the sources for all materials cited in this
assignment. This list must follow the APA style referencing, and you should have carefully
proofread it to make certain that the style is followed consistently.