HRM 482: Assignment 1: Research

Instruments.
Instructions: You will have two sets of Research Instruments to submit for marking
before you collect data;

1. Qualitative Research Instrument:

2. Quantitative Research Instrument:

The marking criteria given below will be used to mark the research instruments. Follow the
outline below. Submit the research instruments (e-copy) for marking before you go for TP or
IT.

1. Qualitative Research Instrument

1.1. In-depth Interview/Focus Group Discussion (1 page)

Introduction:

- Outline and introduce your topic here so that your participants know what information you
want to collect from them.

Personal Details:

-what personal details you want to get from your participants.

1.2 RQ 1:

1.2.1. Subsidiary Question 1:

1.2.2

*Lead-up questions depend on the participant’s response.

1.3 RQ 2:

1.3.1 Subsidiary Question 1

*Lead-up questions depend on the participant’s response.

1.4 RQ3: To what extent do existing policies related to sustainable resource management
include an emphasis on TEK in PNG?

1.4.1 Subsidiary Question 1: What aspects of traditional knowledge of the natural world and
sustainability can be reinforced through policy making?
 Should traditional knowledge of the natural world be involved in policy making?
 Why or why not?
 Do you think this will improve livelihoods and empower communities?

1.4.2 Subsidiary Question 2: Do you see the value of promoting traditional knowledge of the
natural world and sustainability in NRM/Education policy?
 If so, can you explain what values/principles of traditional knowledge of the natural
world and sustainability are important?
 Why do you think this is important?

*Lead-up questions depend on the participant’s response.

Marking Criteria for Qualitative Research Instrument: (1 page)

Sections: Marks
1. Introduction: /5mks
2. Section 1: Tour Question 1 /5mks
3. Section 2: Tour Question 2 /5mks
4. Section 3: Tour Question 3: / 5mks
5. Overall Outline: /10mks
Total: /30 mks = 10%

2. Quantitative Research Instrument

2.1. Questionnaires (2-3 pages)

Introduction:

- Outline and introduce your topic here so that your participants know what information you
want to collect from them.
Personal Details:

-what personal details you want to get from your participants.

2.1. RQ 1:

2.1.1. Subsidiary Question 1:

2.1.2. Subsidiary Question 2:

2.1.3 Subsidiary Question 3:

2.2. RQ2:

2.2 RQ3:

Marking Criteria for Quantitative Research Instrument: (2-3 pages)

Sections: Marks
1. Introduction: /5mks
2. Section 1: Tour Question 1 /5mks
3. Section 2: Tour Question 2 /5mks
4. Section 3: Tour Question 3: / 5mks
5. Overall Outline: /10mks
Total: /30 mks = 10%