NV4608 Research Methods for Postgraduate Study.

Assessment A Description: Research Methods Analysis.

1.0 Overview.

Working in groups with 4 to 5 members, students will be required to analyse and compare the
research methods used in two journal research papers. Each group will present their findings in a
25-minute Microsoft PowerPoint presentation, followed by Q&A (questions and answers).

2.0 Detailed Description.

For this assignment each group is expected to complete the following task.

2.1 Select two research journal papers that address a similar research topic that are taken
from top-ranking journals based on the impact factor or those that are rated as 3, 4 or 4* in
the ABS (the Associate of Business Schools) guide. The chosen research journal papers
must contain primary research/data collection method(s).

Each group should prepare a 25-minute Microsoft PowerPoint presentation of the analysis
of the two chosen research journal papers. Each member will be required to present for at
least 5 minutes and should include…

 An explanation of the research topic (the research question/s or hypothesis/es) of

both research journal papers.
 An analysis of the research methods used, including the research philosophy,
design and strategy, and data collection techniques used in both papers.
 Compare and contrast the strengths and weaknesses of the research methods used
in each paper. Refer to and use the completed summary table in section 4.2 to
improve the quality of the presentation.
 Explain the implications of both research journal papers for practitioners and
academics.

The lecturer will announce the presentation schedule later in the semester.

See Section 4.0 for the marking scheme.

2.2 Each group should prepare a summary table of the research methods adopted in the
research journal paper. See “Section 4.2 The Summary Table Handout” on page 4.

3.0 Submission Details.

 The lecturer will announce the assignment due date for each task during the semester.
 Progressive submission will be used to monitor the development and provide feedback.
 The presentations must be completed using Microsoft PowerPoint.
 The cover page should include the name and BPC student ID of each group member.
 All assignments must be uploaded by the group leader on Moodle via the Turnitin
submission link.
 Each group is expected to upload the following on Moodle:
o The two chosen research papers highlighted and annotated.
o PowerPoint presentation slides.
o Summary table handout.

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4.0 Marking Scheme.

Assessment A is worth a potential of total 100 marks and a weighting of 40% towards the final grade
of this module. Students are required to achieve an overall grade of 50% in order to pass

Section 4.2 The Summary Table Handout.

In-text reference of In-text reference of Weight

research paper. research paper.

Research Journal and author(s): Research Journal and author(s): /2

Living the Experience Before You Would you enjoy virtual travel? The
Go . . . but Did It Meet Expectations? characteristics and causes of virtual
The Role of Virtual Reality during tourists’ sentiment under the influence
Hotel Bookings of the COVID-19 pandemic

Research Question: Research Question: /6

impact of virtual travelling in covid-19
The role of virtual reality during hotel pandemic time.
booking for living experience.
Definition: unrealistic technology which
Definition: It is unique techbology in 21 st
mostly used during covid-19 pandemic time.
centuary to give reality exprince through
Its easy and suaitable for any kind of people
screen . three dimential technology which
in any time.
is also called 3D technology. Sound, visual
and touch give live expreince in virtual
reality.

Research Philosophy: Research Philosophy: /4

 State the research philosophy type, E.g. Positivism - explain.

explain.

Research Approach: Research Approach: /3

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 State the research approach type, explain. E.g. Inductive- explain

Hypothesis: Hypothesis: /6

 State the number hypothesis in the study if E.g. 6 Hypothesis stated:

applicable. If none were stated in the
research paper then this should be stated H1, H4 and H5 supported.
here – do not leave blank. H2 and H3 unsupported.
H6 partially supported.
 State which ones were supported or
unsupported. E.g. None stated.

Research Design: Research Design: /3

 Also state type of data (quantitative or E.g. Mixed method – Quantitative and Qualitative.
qualitative).

Research Strategy: Research Strategy: /2

 State the research strategy type, explain. E.g. Survey, Experiment, etc.

Data Collection method: Data Collection method: /4

 Try to be specific, if it was an interview or E.g. Structured Interviews.

observation state what type was used.
 Consider the sample (probability or non- Probability sample – Stratified.
probability) and state the specific method.
 If applicable consider the time scale
(longitudinal or cross-sectional)

Analysis of Research Methods: Analysis of Research Methods: /4

Advantages: Advantages:

 State at least 2 valid points. Provide

evidence.

Disadvantages:
Disadvantages:

 State at least 2 valid points. Provide

evidence.

Findings, implications and conclusions: Findings, implications and conclusions: /12

 State the research findings, implications

and conclusion of the paper, provide
evidence.

Your recommendation: Your recommendation: /4

 State a few suggestions on how to improve

the research methods and data analysis.

Criteria Weight F D C B A A+

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Quality of the /50 No handout Provided little Provided some Provided an Provided a high Provided
Handout submitted support in support in acceptable degree of excellent
understanding understanding degree of support in support in
the the support in understanding understanding
presentation. presentation. understanding the the
the presentation. presentation.
presentation.

The total potential mark for this section is 50 marks. All members of the group will receive the same
mark for this part of the assignment on the above criteria in the summary table handout.

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