The purpose of this assignment is to develop learner's ability to write a scientific research

proposal, This assignment comprises two tasks, Task 1 is designed to develop learner's ability

to write a problem statement based on actual facts and figures on a specific research topic.

Based on the research topic and problem statement, learners will learn to formulate the

research questions and objectives. Task 2 is designed to develop learner's ability to write a

literature review on the selected research topic and develop the conceptual framework, and

finally write on the research methodology. Combination of these two tasks should produce a

good research proposal.

REQUIREMENT

TASK 1

The first stage of research is to identify problems or issues in business and management (or in

the learner's field of study) and to justify the need for research. To this end, you are required

to choose a research topic in a field of study that is of interest to you. Then, you need to

formulate the problem statement related to the chosen topic. To ensure that the problem that

you have identified exists and it is significant, you need to provide actual facts and figures to

support it. You are also required to determine the research questions and objectives suitable to

the research problem. Finally, you must explain why it is important to do the research. Your

report for Task 1 should include the following:

1. Introduction and Research Background

2.

Problem statement, research question(s) and research objectives

Significance of Research

(Total: 30 marks)

PURPOSE The purpose of this assignment is to develop learner's ability to write a scientific research proposal. This assignment comprises two tasks. Task 1 is designed to develop learner's ability to write a problem statement based on actual facts and figures on a specific research topic. Based on the research topic and problem statement, learners will learn to formulate the research questions and objectives. Task 2 is designed to develop learner's ability to write a literature review on the selected research topic and develop the conceptual framework, and finally write on the research methodology. Combination of these two tasks should produce a good research proposal. REQUIREMENT TASK 1 The first stage of research is to identify problems or issues in business and management (or in the learner's field of study) and to justify the need for research. To this end, you are required to choose a research topic in a field of study that is of interest to you. Then, you need to formulate the problem statement related to the chosen topic. To ensure that the problem that you have identified exists and it is significant, you need to provide actual facts and figures to support it. You are also required to determine the research questions and objectives suitable to the research problem. Finally, you must explain why it is important to do the research. Your report for Task 1 should include the following: 1. Introduction and Research Background 2. Problem statement, research question(s) and research objectives 3. Significance of Research [Total: 30 marks] TASK 2 Based on your research topic chosen in Task 1, review some research articles relevant to the topic and write a literature review. From the literature review identify the potential study variables and develop the conceptual framework. Finally, write the research methodology. Your report for Task 2 should include the following: 1. Literature review 2. Conceptual framework and hypotheses 3. Research Methodology [Total: 70 marks] To guide you through the research proposal, ensure that you answer the following questions that carries a specified weightage of the marks: a) What is the research background and why is the research significant? (12%) b) State your problem statement and construct the possible research question(s) and research objective(s). (18%) c) Review some literature on your chosen topic. Based on the literature, identify and define the variables of your research and develop a conceptual framework and contruct the possible hypotheses. You need to refer to at least EIGHT (8) recent published articles of your chosen topic. Use APA format for in-text citations and references. (30%) d) Suggest a particular research design and your justification of choosing it. (15%) e) Detail out your sampling design and the possible statistical analysis that you will use. (20%) f) List down all your references. (5%)