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 $3$

Job characteristics and feedback$-$seeking behaviour

$($Adapted for a sample report only for this course from Krasman, J$.2013,$ 'Putting feedbackseeking into "context": job characteristics and feedback$-$seeking behaviour', Personnel Review,

$42(1),50-66)$

$1.$ 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.

$(5)$