BRM211 Research Methods I Midterm Assessment Task brief & rubrics
Instructions
- This assignment consists of writing a literature review for a research project that you already started in the previous sessions.
- You must use the “Dissertation Proposal Form” template, placing your writings in section Proposed Dissertation Title and II. Research Question or Hypothesis.
- Save your document with the filename: MIDTERM_xxxxxxx (where xxxxxxx is your last name).
Task
Development of a research idea:
You must construct a research area, in a single sentence, with a set of selected field and subfields. The research area should be enough specific to define a clear research framework. A research aim must be explained, defining an objective proposal.
- Research Area / Fields / Subfields
- Research Aim
Formalities
- Wordcount: 300 min -500- max.
- Font: Arial 12 pt.
- Text alignment: Justified
Submission: 20th of March 2022, 23:59 CEST.
Weight: This task is 40% of your total grade for this subject.
It assesses the following learning outcome:
- Demonstrate thorough understanding of the terminology of academic research and writing, defining the initial steps of a research project.
RUBRICS
| Written answers | Excellent 90-100% | Good 80-89% | Fair 70-79% | Marginal Fail 60-69% | Fail <60% |
| Knowledge &Understanding (40%) |
Student demonstrates thorough understanding of content. |
Student demonstrates considerable understanding of content. |
Student demonstrates some understanding of content. |
Student demonstrates limited understanding of content. |
Student demonstrates no understanding of content. |
| Application (40%) |
Applies knowledge and skills in familiar contexts with a high degree of effectiveness, providing relevant contents that support points. | Applies knowledge and skills in familiar contexts with considerable effectiveness, providing some relevant contents that make a good attempt at supporting points. | Applies knowledge and skills in familiar contexts with some effectiveness, providing contents although some may lack relevance or provide limited support. | Applies knowledge and skills in familiar contexts with limited effectiveness, few/ irrelevant contents provided. |
No application of possible knowledge or skills. No contents provided. |
| Communication (20%) |
Uses conventions, vocabulary, and terminology of the discipline with a high degree of effectiveness. |
Uses conventions, vocabulary, and terminology of the discipline with considerable effectiveness. | Uses conventions, vocabulary, and terminology of the discipline with some effectiveness. |
Uses conventions, vocabulary, and terminology of the discipline with limited effectiveness. |
Lack of use of conventions, vocabulary, and terminology of the discipline. |
Research Methods