Demonstrates knowledge of the relevant literature by identifying key debates, concepts, and theories.

Final Research Project

Students will produce a research report which will be based on the previously submitted research proposal. This research project must show a profound understanding of the research methods underpinning it with the research needing to be within the area of your major, i.e., Business/Management or Economics. Please ensure you fulfil all the structure requirements listed below:

Cover Page with Title, Course, Student Name and ID, Word Count and Date
Table of Contents
Abstract or Executive Summary
Introduction
Literature Review
Methodology
Analysis – Findings
Discussion of Findings and Recommendations
Bibliography

Student Name and ID:
Title:
Final Research Project Marking Criteria Comments
Abstract/Executive Summary and Introduction
Provides a clear overview of the research project.
Clearly explains the problem being investigated, justifying why this is considered important.
Weight: 10% Grade:
Research question and objectives
Appropriate and feasible research questions.
Reflects the feedback provided to the Research Proposal.
Weight: 10% Grade:
Literature review
Demonstrates knowledge of the relevant literature by identifying key debates, concepts, and theories.
Cites at least ten academic peer-reviewed articles.
Reflects the feedback provided to the Literature Review Presentation.
Weight: 30% Grade:
Methodology
Clearly describes the chosen research design.
Explains why the specific research design was chosen.
Clearly describes the data collected and the data sources and explains how these data were collected.
Includes a consideration of research ethics.
Reflects the feedback provided to the Research Proposal.
Weight: 10% Grade:
Analysis, Findings, Discussion and Recommendations
Presents the analysis and findings with clarity.
Evaluates the findings in view of the literature.
Discusses how these findings answer the research question/s.
Offers future research recommendations.
Offers practical recommendations.
Weight: 30% Grade:
Overall Structure
Uses appropriate format and presents items in a logical structure.
Writing is clear and concise.
Ensures correct spelling, grammar and punctuation.
Uses Harvard referencing correctly.
Weight: 10% Grade:
Final Grade:

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