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| Course Code / Title: | MRM700 Research Methods |
| Assessment No: | Assessment 1 |
| Title: | Written Research Proposal Draft |
Task type: Report
Method: Individual
Weighting: 30%
Due date: 23:59 MYT, Sunday, Week 3 (12 October 2025)
Length: 1,500 words +/- 10% Course learning outcomes:
The purpose of this assignment is to develop your ability to formulate a clear research problem, construct relevant research questions, critically engage with existing literature, and design an appropriate research approach by drafting key sections of a written research proposal.
You are required to submit a written draft of your research proposal. This draft should demonstrate your understanding of the research process and showcase your ability to develop a coherent and well-structured proposal. Your submission must include the following key sections:
Your work will be assessed based on:
Your assessment will be marked using the rubric below.
| Criteria/Level | High Distinction, Distinction, Credit, Satisfactory, Fail,
A+ A B to B+ C to C+ F (90%-100%) (80%-89%) (60-79%) (50-59%) (0-49%) |
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| Problem statement and research questions [20 marks] | The research problem is exceptionally clear and welldefined. The rationale for the study is | The research problem is clear and well-defined, and the rationale is provided, though it may lack some depth in | The research problem is adequately stated, but the rationale may be underdeveloped or somewhat | The research problem is vague or poorly defined, and the rationale is weak or absent. The relevance to the field is unclear. | The research problem is missing, irrelevant, or completely unclear. The rationale for the |
| convincingly articulated, demonstrating the significance of the research within the field. The problem is highly relevant to current issues in the field. | explaining the significance. The problem is relevant to the field. | unclear. The relevance to the field may not be strongly emphasized. | study is absent or does not justify the study’s relevance. | ||
| Literature review
[30 marks] |
The literature review is comprehensive, critical, and wellorganized. It effectively synthesizes the current state of research, identifies significant gaps, and highlights the contribution this research will make to the field. |
The literature review is wellorganized and covers relevant studies, though it may not be fully critical in some areas. Gaps in the literature are identified but may need further explanation. | The literature review is adequate but may be largely descriptive, with limited critical engagement. Some gaps in the literature are identified but not fully explored. | The literature review is underdeveloped or descriptive without much critical analysis. Gaps are mentioned but not clearly connected to the research question. | The literature review is missing, lacks relevant sources, or provides no
meaningful critical analysis. There are no clear gaps identified. |
| Research design
[30 marks] |
The methodology is exceptionally detailed and well-justified. The design, data collection methods, and analysis plan are thoroughly explained. The methodology is highly appropriate for addressing the research questions. Ethical considerations are carefully considered. | The methodology is clear and welljustified, but some sections (such as data collection or analysis) may require further detail. Ethical considerations are addressed, but may need more depth. | The methodology is adequate but lacks some detail, particularly in terms of data collection methods or analysis
techniques. Ethical considerations may be addressed, but are weak. |
The methodology is underdeveloped or lacks sufficient detail. Ethical considerations are weak or not addressed at all. | The methodology is missing or completely inappropriate for the research problem. There is no explanation of data collection or analysis methods. Ethical
considerations are not addressed. |
| Structure and clarity
[10 marks] |
The proposal is exceptionally | The proposal is well-structured, | The proposal is adequate in | The proposal has poor structure, | The proposal is disorganized, with |
| well-structured, with a logical flow and clear transitions between sections. The language is precise and concise, with no ambiguity. The document is free from grammatical errors and is highly readable. | with a clear flow between sections. There are minor issues with transitions or clarity, but they do not impede overall understanding. Some minor grammatical or typographical errors may be present. | structure, but there are areas where clarity or organization could be improved. The language is generally clear but may include verbosity or minor confusion. | with sections that are difficult to follow. Transitions are weak, and there are some language issues or grammatical errors. | sections that lack clear structure. There are significant issues with clarity,
grammar, and overall readability. |
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| References and citation
[10 marks] |
References are comprehensive, relevant, and properly cited according to the chosen citation style (e.g., APA, Chicago). The thesis uses a wide range of high-quality sources, including recent studies. | References are relevant and mostly cited correctly, though there may be minor errors in citation style or missing sources. The range of sources could be broader or more recent. | References are adequate, but there may be some
inconsistencies in citation style or the use of outdated sources. The citation format may have some errors. |
References are incomplete or inconsistent, with errors in citation style or the use of irrelevant sources. | References are missing or completely incorrect. Citation style is not followed, or sources are irrelevant or unreliable. |
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