Assignment Guidelines: (Name of Assignment)
Course: Researching Education: Methods and Strategies
Instructor: Esther Kibga
Due date: 02/08/2024 23:59
Description:
In this assessment task, CPs are required to identify areas where there is a researchable problem
and share their main question and subsidiary questions. CP should also identify and demonstrate
the theoretical framework\ conceptual framework that will be used to inform the literature review
and methodology (design, data analysis and instruments).
Learning outcomes:
In this assessment task CPs should ensure their paper has the following:
1. Title (research topic; preferably this should be the topic for their dissertation)
2. Research problem
3. Main question and subsidiary questions
4. Theoretical \conceptual framework
5. State the research design and methodology (and their justifications)
Topic:
Educational Research: Nature, Purpose, Methodological Approaches
This assignment is in the range of the given topic not beyond. The responses should be organized
in a way that the five highlighted items are seen clearly
Scope:
You have the flexibility to choose the format that best suits your strengths and preferences. You
may submit your assignment as an essay, a presentation, or a media production such as a podcast
or video.
Essay: If you choose to write an essay, it should be between 1,500 and 2,000 words.
Presentation: If you opt for a presentation, it should be 10-15 slides, with detailed
speaker notes included for each slide.
Podcast/Video: If you prefer a media production, the podcast or video should be between
10 and 15 minutes in length.
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Collaboration:
This assignment is an individual project. Each candidate practitioner (CP) is responsible for
independently completing and submitting their work. While the assignment is to be completed
individually, you are permitted and encouraged to discuss the assignment with your peers.
Engaging in discussions can help clarify ideas, generate new perspectives, and enhance your
understanding of the research process. You are also allowed to provide and receive feedback
from your peers on your work. Constructive peer feedback is a valuable tool for improving your
assignment. However, the final submission must reflect your own understanding and original
work.
Deliverables:
For this assignment, students are required to submit one file. This file should contain all the
components of the assignment, regardless of the format chosen (essay, presentation, or media
production).
1. Essay Format:
o Submit a single document in PDF or Word format.
2. Presentation Format:
o Submit a single presentation file in PowerPoint or PDF format, including detailed
speaker notes.
3. Podcast/Video Format:
o Submit a single file containing the podcast or video in a common format (e.g.,
MP4 for videos, MP3 for audio).
o Additionally, include a transcript of the podcast or video in the same submission
file.
Academic integrity:
Ensure that all work submitted is your original creation. Properly attribute and cite any ideas,
data, or words that are not your own to avoid plagiarism. While you are allowed and encouraged
to discuss the assignment with peers and provide feedback to one another, the final submission
must be completed independently and reflect your understanding and effort. Appropriately use
and cite all sources of information, including books, articles, websites, and any other resources.
Follow APA 7th edition citation style.
References:
The Sage Handbook of Qualitative 2018 Los Angeles, London: Research SAGE
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Statistics for People Who (think 2017 Los Angeles, London: they) Hate Statistics SAGE
Developing Effective Research 2016 Los Angeles, London: Proposals SAGE
Child Development in Africa: 2014 Willey Periodicals, Wiley Views from Inside Online Library
Doing your research project: a 2014 Glasgow, Great Britain:
guide for first-time researchers Bell & Bain Ltd. Qualitative Inquiry and Research (2013). Los
Angeles: Sage.
File format:
1. Essay Format:
o Submit a single document in PDF or Word format.
2. Presentation Format:
o Submit a single presentation file in PowerPoint or PDF format, including detailed
speaker notes.
3. Podcast/Video Format:
o Submit a single file containing the podcast or video in a common format (e.g.,
MP4 for videos, MP3 for audio).
o Additionally, include a transcript of the podcast or video in the same submission
file.
File naming convention:
Please name your file as lastname_assignment1.doc
Also, don’t forget to put your name on your essay!
Submission:
Submit your assignment on the course VLE moodle shell in week 7
Grading:
The assignment will be graded out of a total of 50 marks, and the grading will be based on the
following criteria:
1. Title and Research Problem (10 marks):
o Clarity and relevance of the research topic.
o Clear identification and description of the researchable problem.
2. Main Question and Subsidiary Questions (10 marks):
o Appropriateness and focus of the main research question.
o Relevance and coherence of the subsidiary questions.
3. Theoretical/Conceptual Framework (10 marks):
o Clear identification and explanation of the theoretical or conceptual framework.
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oDemonstration of how the framework informs the literature review and
methodology.
4. Research Design and Methodology (10 marks):
o Appropriateness of the research design and methodology.
o Justifications for the chosen design, data analysis methods, and instruments.
5. Presentation and Organization (10 marks):
o Overall organization and clarity of the assignment.
o Proper use of citations and adherence to academic standards.
o For essays: coherence, grammar, and structure.
o For presentations: clarity, design, and effectiveness of slides.
o For media productions: clarity, engagement, and production quality.
Rubric for Grading:
Needs
Excellent (9- Good (7-8 Satisfactory Unsatisfactor
Criteria Improvemen
10 marks) marks) (5-6 marks) y (0-2 marks)
t (3-4 marks)
Clear,
relevant, and Clear and Adequate The topic and The topic and
Title and Research well- relevant topic and problem are problem are
Problem articulated topic and problem but vague or not unclear or
topic and problem. lack clarity. fully relevant. irrelevant.
problem.
Relevant
Focused and Adequate Questions are
and mostly Questions are
coherent; relevance; somewhat
Main/Subsidiary coherent; unclear,
strongly some lack of unclear or
Questions supports irrelevant, or
supports focus or lack
research poorly formed.
research. coherence. relevance.
well.
Thoroughly Clearly Adequately
Partially
explained explained explained Poorly
explained;
Theoretical/Conceptual and well- and but explained or
weak
Framework integrated integrated somewhat not integrated
integration
into the into the lacks into research.
into research.
research. research. integration.
Highly Appropriat Adequate Somewhat Inappropriate
Research appropriate; e and but lacks inappropriate or poorly
Design/Methodology well-justified justified strong or weakly justified
choices. choices. justification. justified. choices.
Exceptionall Clear and Adequate Some lack of
Poorly
y clear, well- well- organization clarity or
Presentation/ organized;
organized, organized : some organization;
Organization significant
and free of with minor errors noticeable
errors present.
errors. errors. present. errors.
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