ASSESSMENT TASK: Research Report

CLO S2 Critically analyze complex contemporary business issues using appropriate models and make reasoned recommendations

CLO S4b Present complex business analyses and information appropriately to differing audiences using fluent written communication

SLO1 Utilise theoretical concepts/constructs in development of a research question and research design
SLO 3 Interpret, evaluate, critically analyse and synthesize secondary data and formulate appropriate conclusions and recommendations for future research and propositions.

SLO 4 Apply high level personal skill, autonomy and accountability in research planning, execution, and communication of results in an ethically responsible manner

SLO 5 Write clearly and succinctly, moving from the general to specific, for a range of audiences

Students are to prepare a research report in the form of a literature review. Broadly, this is a review of literature related to your chosen topic or area of study. This is followed by your conclusions including an explanation of how your research questions or hypotheses were formed and what areas you would propose for further study. The areas of further study are based on the ‘gaps' that you have identified in the existing literature.

The purpose is so you learn how to:

- Identify and formulate enquiry questions and or hypotheses that defines the gap you have identified;
- Search and locate literature;
- Analyze secondary data and information;
- Synthesize new information into the literature review;
- Establish context for your enquiries; and
- Write at an academic level appropriate for publication.

7500-8000 words