Any topic (writer’s choice)

TASK 1 – Evaluation of both papers (750 words)
1. Identify the questions/hypotheses from both papers.
2. Review Paper 1 and Paper 2 and critically evaluate and compare their methodology and methods and discuss how these support their respective questions/hypotheses.

TASK 2 – Recommendations for one paper (1,750 words)
Select one paper from the two we have provided (this is entirely your choice) and address the following:
    1. Considering the area of interest/s indicated in the paper, critically analyse the questions/hypotheses and provide an alternative (refine) that will support similar outcomes. What would the starting point be if the research was to be done again? a. Justify your decision
   
    2. Outline a methodology and methods you would recommend when conducting and analysing quantitative and qualitative research based on the refined question/hypothesis for your selected paper. Critically evaluate and justify your selected approach.
    a. Where you would not change the approach or you are using the same approach from a different perspective, clearly state this and justify your decisions.

TASK 3 – Discussion of key characteristics (500 words)
    1. Discuss and critically evaluate the key characteristics of qualitative and quantitative research methods.

You will need to gain an understanding of the given papers context/subject area (to some degree) and you will need to understand and demonstrate (via evidencing the literature) the effectiveness of different methods and the methodologies they are applicable to. Submissions that solely focus (as references) on the given papers will not demonstrate the required level of understanding and critical evaluation.

IV. Deliverables
A single academic essay which should abide by the following:
The word count for this assessment is 2,500 to 3,000 words.
Word counts that exceed the limits for each section will not be graded. A line will be drawn at the limit for each section as indicated above.
You must state on the front of your essay the number of words used and this will be checked.
You must observe the word count specified in this assignment brief.
The main text must be word-processed in Arial, font 12, double line spacing, minimum 2cm margins all around.
Appendices. These may be used to include supporting data which may be too detailed or complex to include as a table. They are not a device to incorporate material that would otherwise cause you to exceed the word limit. These are not included in the word count.
All images and diagrams must be clear and viewable on the page without scaling
All source material that is used, whether by direct quotation or not, must be acknowledged, in the IEEE referencing style.
    You are advised to use direct quotes minimally. They should only be used to support your points, and do not attract marks directly. The submission is a single document. It must be provided in a format which Canvas can display (i.e. PDF or MS-Word native format).
    Paragraphs must not be excessively long. Wall of text answers which do not contain breaks at logical points are not acceptable.
    All tables, figures and equations should be labelled or numbered. Conventions for labeling or numbering tables and figures should be applied consistently.
    The bibliography must be after the appendices.
General submission guidelines
You are expected to research your answers and to cite appropriate academic and/or other sources in an appropriate format for the type of essay you have been asked to write. It is probably not sufficient to use module notes.