$1.$ The Assignment

The individual assignment, requires all persons to put forward a research proposal.

Topic: The impact of implementing artificial intelligence in running of small business.

Criteria

Description

Marks

Introduction $[$Introductory paragraph$($s$),$ hypotheses or propositions$]$ Clearly identifies and discusses research focus$/$purpose of research. Research focus is clearly grounded in previous research$/$ theoretically relevant literature. Significance of the research is clearly identified $($how it adds to previous research$).$ Hypotheses$/$ propositions are clearly articulated $10$ marks

The Conceptual Framework Cited literature and studies are adequate and relevant to the research problem. Related literature and studies are recent $($five years ago to present year of the study$)$ with evidence of foreign literature, studies, literature and local studies. Synthesis of the reviewed literature and studies is wellorganized, concise $($not too long nor too short$)$ and is based on the researchers$$ logical analysis of the cited materials. The sources of the cited literatures and studies are appropriately acknowledged and or credited. The researcher was able to determine the construct and variable of their study from the theory presented. The framework presented conceptualizes the concepts of the theory appropriately. $10$ marks

Research Design $-$ Procedure The research methodology is well$-$described and is suitable or fitting to the research problem. The participants of the study are well$-$described in terms of the sample profile, sample size and sampling technique and or procedure. The research locale is described in terms of its location, historical background, purposes and objectives and or mission and vision of the instruction or organization. The procedure and or techniques of gathering data are explained in complete detail beginning from the time the researcher sought permission to conduct the study. The research instrument is presented and discussed in terms of its validity and reliability $($in case of self$-$made instrument$).$ The research design and method employed by the researchers are correct and relevant to the fulfillment of the accurate results of the study. The statistical tool selected is appropriate to gather the needed data and answer the problem of the study. The statistical tool is brief and accurately used to answer the queries or objectives of the study. $10$ marks

Research Design $$ Data collection and analysis Provides accurate, thorough description of how the data was collected, what$/$how many data sources were analyzed, plan of analysis or measurement instrument, research context. Reflection on social situatedness$/$ reflexivity and how it will influence data collection and interpretation is thorough and insightful $10$ marks

Conclusions Summary without introducing new material. Relevance of the findings. Suggestions for further research in this area are insightful and thoughtful. $5$ marks

Documentation of

Sources, Quality of

Sources; Spelling

& Grammar;

Manuscript

Format Cites all data obtained from other sources. APA citation style is accurately used in both text and reference. Sources are all scholarly and clearly relate to the research focus.

No spelling & grammar mistakes; Title page has proper APA formatting. Used correct headings & subheadings consistently; $10$ marks