EFOK Resae CH, Webe Kiar s CHALIMBANA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF EDUCATION 1 OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TE OLOGY DEPARTME RESEARCH REPORT MARKING SCHEME 1. Cover page (5 Marks) The title page shall carry the following information suitably spaced und center Fall title of the study ii. By fii, Student's full name The statement ‘A research report submitted to Chalimbana University in partial fulfillment for the requirement of the award of the Bachelors Degree ary Education/Bachelors Degree in Secondary Education" Lusaka; and in Pi \.— Chalimbana University vii Year TITLE/TOPIC: (2 Marks) A research title is a first statement that helps the reader begin 10 understand the nature of the study. It should have the following information: Must convey to the reader the main focus of the research. (Describes what the study is about, giving a quick summary of the idea in a proposal or dissertation) Must link key variables It should be limited to a single statement and not more ial should be available, than twenty words Be manageable (researchable) and mat CHAPTER I-INTRODUCTION 1.1Background of the study (4 marks) This is.a brief overview of the problem the researcher aspires to tackle. Page 1 of 6- Itprovides a picture of the problem to be researched Some literature review in which an explanation on what previous studies state about the topic given 1.2 Statement of the problem (2 marks) = [visa brief deseription of the issues that need (o be addressed by the researcher. ~ It clearly states the problem by indicating unanswered question(s), gap(s) or area(s) that have not been understood, determined or tested. ~The problem should be supported with literature, - The statement of the problem should not be written in a poetic, comical or emotional language It should be stated in a simple declarative statement such as, ‘We do not know...” Iti summary of what you want to prove in the report, 1.3 Purpose of study (2 marks) = Itis general statement of what the researcher hopes to accomplish by the end of the study _Itassists in the formulation of objectives as it pinpoints to the purpose of the study 1.4 Objectives of study (4 marks) _ Inresearch an objective is a specific statement relating to the defined aim of the study. - These are intentions or purposes stated in specific measureable terms ~ ‘They provide opportunities for evaluating the end results, ~The objectives should go beyond mere description. They should involve explanation. comparison, criticism or evaluation, - When writing specific objectives, they should be: Few (not more than four) ii, Specific, measurable, attainable, realistic and time bound. 5 Research questions (3 marks) = ‘These are questions the researcher seeks to answer. - Each question should be linked to a specific objective. = They guide the research process by addressing the variables of the study Page 2 of 61.6 Detimitation of study (1 mark) This provides a description of the site where the study will be conducted 1.7 Limit tions of the study (1 mark) The researcher indicates challenges estimated or fied such as time and financial constraints that influence the scope of the study, data accessibility and unanticipated occurrences. 1.8 Significance of study (2 marks) This part gives a rough idea or the importance of the study, beneficiaries, if any and how they shall benefit from such a study, 1.9 Theoretical Framework (2 marks) - This is a collection of interrelated ideas based on theories. It accounts for or explains phenomena In tries to clarify why things are the way they are based on theories. The theory a researcher picks/selects must be related to the study. show how the theory selected helped hinvher understand the - A researcher should clari res rarch topic. 1.10 Definitions of operational terms (2 marks) These arc key terms that are being used in the study. They are interpreted according to the way they are used in the study TEARTURE REVIEW (15 marks) CHAPTER 2- ch providing ‘A summary of the writings of recognized authorities and of prev ious res with what is already known and what is still evidence that the researcher is fam unknown and untested, Citing studies that show substantial agreement and those sions helps to sharpen and define understanding of existing knowled reader aware that seem to present conflicting concl ige in the problem area, provides a background for the reseurch project and makes the of the status of the issue Page 3 0f 6Provides a critique of the validity of the literature CHAPTE! 3- METHODOLOGY 3.1 Research desige (2 marks) - The research design is a scheme, outline or plan that is used to generate answers to the research problem Justification must always he shown for choosing a particular research design 3.2 Target population (2 marks) The section shows the population (a group of individuals, objects or items) from which the researcher plans to select the sample. Variables that are frequently included. depending on the type of project proposed include: chronological age, grade level, socioeconomic status, sex, mace, mental age, academic achievement level, and other pertinent attributes to the target population 3.3 Sample size (2 marks) The number of subjects selected from the target population lo participate in the study 3.4 Sampling techniques (2 marks) ‘This is a procedure the researcher uses to select subjects for the study _ This involves explaining the type of sampling procedure to be used to select the sample _ Justification should be provided for selecting particular sampling technique: 3.5 Research instruments (2 marks) _peseribe what data gathering devices will be used. These may’ include questionnaires interview schedules. observations and focus group discussions( FGDs) 3,6 Data collection procedure (2 marks) A research permit is required before embarking on the collection of data. The researcher proposal how he/she will go about this. should explain in the ne, what kind of data will be ‘bes in detail what will be done, how it will be dot It deserit needed and how it will be treated and kept ‘obtained, what data will be Page 40f6 =3.7 Data analysis (2 marks) This section indicates the tools and procedure to be used in analyzing data and their justification The information given in the di analysis section should be specific and detailed enough to demonstrate exactly what is explained 3.8 Ethical considerations (2 marks) Ethics deal with morals ind the principals of morality. Most educational research involves using human beings as su As. It is the responsibility of the researcher to protect the people participating in the research, For example, names of participants should not be disclosed CHAPTER 4-DATA PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND DISCUSSION OF FINDINGS (1S marks) - The data presented should be relevant to the objectives. ~The analysis should be thorough and appropriate to the data collected. ~The findings should be presented clearly and interestingly for the reader, with useful tables and charts embedded in the text. The findings should be discussed and evaluated. The finding of the primary research should be compared and contrasted with finding theories, models and concepts derived from the literature review CHAPTER 5-CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS (10 marks) The research objectives (research questions) should be reviewed and addressed _ ‘The conclusion and recommendations should be well grounded in the evidenes and arguments presented = The recommendations should be widely applicable, PRESENTATION. PRUCTURE AND WRITING (10 marks) The overall style and presentation of the research report should be in accordance with the specified requirements, that is, cover page, spacing, —ehapter and scetion headings, pagination, appropriate font (New Roman Times), font size (12), bolding, italies. Page 5of6The abstract should be concise (1 page) of the purpose of the study, methodology, ws and conclusion. The acknowledgements should be appropriate. The contents page should be clear, concise and logically numbered. Appropriate academic writing should be used. The research report should be devoid of spelling and grammatical errors. REFERENCES (2 marks) This is a list of all the literature sources that have been read and cited in the rescarch report Onls the literature used in the text should be shown and the references must be written in alphabetical order. ‘The American Psychological Association (APA) style of referencing must be used. APPENDICES (2 marks) The researcher gives information here which may be of interest but not critical to the study ~The information usually includes research instruments, copies of letters (respondents and researcher's introductory letter), the budget and work plan.