The following is the assignment as set out for the module of Applied Research Process for Data Analytics.
The goal of this assessment is to give learners the opportunity to demonstrate the ability to research, plan and develop a research proposal by using the following skills:
Research and select a problem domain: (5 Marks)
– A well structured and relevant Research Question or Hypothesis
Choose a research Topic: (25 Marks)
– Focused on a single problem or issueResearchable using primary and/or secondary sources
– Feasible to answer within the timeframe and practical constraints
– Specific enough to answer thoroughly
– Complex enough to develop the answer over the space of a paper or thesisRelevant to field of study and/or society more broadlyDevelop a literature review: (25 Marks)
– Current
– Relevant
– Authority/Accuracy
Formulate a Research Plan: (25 Marks)
– Identify an appropriate research methodology
– Future research / Potential Artefact
Provide and appropriate Bibliography/References: (10 Marks)using IEEE or Harvard Referencing in a consistent way
Appropriately formatted using the agreed format: (10 Marks)
– Correct formatCorrect lengthCorrect language and grammar
The final submission should be 2000 words and completed using the ACM Master Article Template linked below and available on moodle.