2:28 Research Project Sample Assignme... Task 1 - Planning a Research Project In this section of the portfolio you should: . Explain the scope and objectives for a valid research. question or hypothesis. Present a proposal that clearly demonstrates your understanding of the question or hypothesis. Explain the research methods and techniques that you will use in conducting your research. Extension activities: To gain a distinction grade you must: Evaluate your chosen research methods and techniques, showing how they support achievement of the stated objectives. LO1 AC 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 1D1 Task 2 Conducting the Research Provide evidence for your portfolio, which demonstrates your ability to: Use different research methods to gather primary and secondary data to address the research question or hypothesis. . Include the data in your portfolio and analyse the information gathered from it. Extension activities: Done To gain a merit grade you must: Evaluate the strengths and limitations of data collection and analysis. LO2 AC 2.1, 2.2 934 +

Task 1 - Planning a Research Project In this section of the portfolio you should: - Explain the scope and objectives for a valid research question or hypothesis. - Present a proposal that clearly demonstrates your understanding of the question or hypothesis. - Explain the research methods and techniques that you will use in conducting your research. Extension activities: To gain a distinction grade you must: - Evaluate your chosen research methods and techniques, showing how they support achievement of the stated objectives. LO1 AC 1.1, 1.2,1.3 1D1 Task 2 Conducting the Research Provide evidence for your portfolio, which demonstrates your ability to: - Use different research methods to gather primary and secondary data to address the research question or hypothesis. - Include the data in your portfolio and analyse the information gathered from it. Extension activities: To gain a merit grade you must: - Evaluate the strengths and limitations of data collection and analysis. Task 3 - Presentation of Research Findings Present your research findings in an appropriate format for inclusion in your portfolio of evidence. In the findings ensure you: - Appraise the relevance and value of the information you have gathered. - Review the validity of the research outcomes against the stated objectives. Extension activities: To gain a merit grade you must: - Participate in a question and answer session with the audience where you respond to the questions posed. LO2 AC 3.1, 3.2, 3.3 3M1 Task 4 - Reflective Log On completion of your research project, you are to prepare a reflective log. The reflective log must include: -A reflection of your own learning in carrying out research investigations. Extension activities: To gain a merit grade you must include the following in your reflective log: - An identification and analysis of actions for improvements in future research projects. - A recommendation of future opportunities for own professional learning based on outcomes from research investigation and your reflections on your own learning. To gain a distinction grade you must: Task 1 - Planning a Research Project In this section of the portfolio you should: - Explain the scope and objectives for a valid research question or hypothesis. - Present a proposal that clearly demonstrates your understanding of the question or hypothesis. - Explain the research methods and techniques that you will use in conducting your research. Extension activities: To gain a distinction grade you must: - Evaluate your chosen research methods and techniques, showing how they support achievement of the stated objectives. LO1 AC 1.1, 1.2,1.3 1D1 Task 2 Conducting the Research Provide evidence for your portfolio, which demonstrates your ability to: - Use different research methods to gather primary and secondary data to address the research question or hypothesis. - Include the data in your portfolio and analyse the information gathered from it. Extension activities: To gain a merit grade you must: - Evaluate the strengths and limitations of data collection and analysis