FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT ACTIVITY $2$: KEY CONCEPTS IN RESEARCH

This task is intended to orient you to the research structure, in particular the research process and the research report provided in Figure $1$ of the Learner Guide.

This task is intended to orient you to the research structure, in particular the research process and the research report provided in Figure $1$ of the Learner Guide.

Refer to the sample research report provided in Appendix $3$ and then answer the questions that follow. Do not be concerned about the detail $$ we will cover this in the remainder of the study guide. Focus on the significant elements.

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Appendix $3$

The government$$s commitment to reducing corruption in South Africa is articulated in the Medium

Term Strategic Framework $20142019($MTSF$),$ the National Development Plan $($NDP$),$ and the

National Security Strategy. The MTSF $20142019$ requires the development of a national anticorruption strategy and a supporting implementation plan, of which the scope of work is governed

by Programme $2$ of the government$$s anti$-$corruption programmes, with executive leadership

provided by the Anti$-$Corruption Inter$-$Ministerial Committee $($ACIMC$).$

This diagnostic report aims to provide background information and an evidence base to guide the

development of proposals for a national anti$-$corruption strategy. It$,$ therefore, contains a review

and situational analysis of corruption, and anti$-$corruption measures in South Africa. The

document is largely based on a desk review and a select number of interviews as well as

stakeholder consultations with representatives in the government, civil society, and business

sectors$.$

$1.$ What is the research topic?

$(2)$

$2.$ Identify the background of the research and the research problem.

$(5)$

$3.$ Does the research present a research question $($questions$)$ or a hypothesis $($hypotheses$)?$

$(2)$

$4.$ Identify examples of data.

$(3)$

$5.$ Identify the data collection tools used.

$(2)$

$6.$ Discuss the use of primary research methods in this research report.

$(6)$

$7.$ Discuss how you would ensure that your research will include all disciplines and departments concerned.

$(5)$