Research Project Assignment - Literature review

Learning outcomes -

1. Engage in research environments critically appraising the research of others.

2. Perform a literature review in a specific area.

3. Evaluate the relative strengths and weaknesses of qualitative and quantitative research methods.

4. Plan a qualitative or quantitative research design.

5. Develop, present and defend a research proposal as a possible basis for a research project.

6. Outline the major ethical issues involved in business research.

7. Report and communicate analytical findings and recommendations in a manner conducive to the profession or discipline.

Question - Use the selected topic and complete a literature review.

Critically analyse a minimum of ten (10) academic papers published in national and international journals or peer reviewed conference proceedings.

Present your analysis as a literature review on the selected topic.

The literature review must:

• include an introduction to the topic
• show in-depth understanding of the chosen topic
• critically analyse the literature
• identify gaps in the literature which students would like to further explore as part of their research proposal (Assignment 2)
• include a conclusion.