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Grafton College of Management Sciences

BTEC HND in Business Unit 8 Research Project

Assignment Brief Overview

Please use the headings shown below when writing up your report

Assignment Title:Research Project


Context
You are to undertake a practical/work based project. Start by selecting an issue within
your organisation and then develop the project report, keeping in view the following
assessment criteria.

The project report to include an introduction of the project, relevant literature references,
evaluation/findings and conclusion and recommendations.
You may use the secondary research to collect, analyse and evaluate the data from your
chosen organisation

Assessment
Criteria
coverage
Title is provided

Context of
assignment is
provided

Understand how to formulate a research specification. (Learning Outcome 1)


Task 1
Outline and produce the research project specifications by defining the research
question/hypothesis, describe the research aims and objectives; rationale for selection of
the topic; outline of the literature and data collection methodology etc.

AC 1.1/AC 1.4

Task 2
Discuss the factors which you have considered or the factors which helped you in the
selection of this research project.

AC 1.2

Task 3
Select and discuss the literature relevant to your research project. Critically analyse the
suitability of your selected literature/references for your research project.

AC 1.3

Task 4
Develop a plan that indicates the procedures and estimated time to undertake the
research project activities/specification as planned.

AC 1.5

Be able to implement the research project within agreed procedures and to


specification (Learning Outcome 2)
Task 5

AC 2.1

Identify and match the required resources to meet the defined research
questions/hypothesis for the selected research project.
Task 6
Develop a plan to collect data for your research project by explaining the sources and
types of data. Also specify the questions which you have planned to use in
1

AC 2.2

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BTEC HND in Business Unit 8 Research Project

questionnaire/interviews (if planned).


Task 7
Present the data in a suitable format collected from various sources for the research
project.

AC 2.3

Be able to evaluate the research outcomes (Learning Outcome 3)


Task 8:
Interpret and analyse the data collected and presented in 2.3 with the help of appropriate
evaluation techniques.
Task 9:
On the basis of your analysis presented in 3.1/3.2 (Task 8) make some useful
recommendations for further improvements.

AC 3.1 & 3.2

AC 3.3

Be able to present the research outcomes (Learning Outcome 4)


Task 10:
(a) Produce the research project report in a professional format where title page, table of
contents, clearly segregated sections and list of references. You are also expected to use
Harvard referencing style with appropriate use of language and grammar.
(b) Prepare a 10 minute presentation that delivers the research outcomes to your class peers.
The best research project will feature on the Colleges website for all future students to
view.
To achieve a pass grade the evidence must
show that the learner is able to:

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1.1: Formulate and record possible


research project outline specifications.

nd how to
search

1.2: Identify the factors that contribute to


the process of research project selection.

Described and justified factors helped in


the selection of project. Good planning
abilities have shown and reasonable
judgements are made. M2

1.3: Undertake a critical review of key


references.

Range of information sources are


consulted and their relevance Justified.
M2

1.4: Produce a research project


specification.

Effective study and research approach


has been adopted to identify and
demonstrate the project specifications.
M1
Appropriate plan has been produced with
timescale and project activities by
applying appropriate
methods/techniques. M2

1.5: Provide an appropriate plan and


procedures for the agreed research
specification
2.1: Match resources efficiently to the
research question or hypothesis.

To achieve a merit grade the evidence must


show that, in addition to the pass criteria,
the learner is able to:
Identifies and describes the context and
terminology in a clear and logical way.
Suitable sources of information have
been used and applied. M1

Suitable techniques used to analyse


required resources for the project which
are matched with the research
questions/hypothesis appropriately. M1

AC 4.1

To achieve a distinction grade t


must show that, in addition to t
merit criteria, the learner is abl
Describes all the major stages, pr
of planning a research project,
demonstrated good understandin
research process and outlined the
specifications accurately. D1
Investigation and critical review o
issues/factors involved in the sele
project presented. Conclusions ha
been arrived at, and project selec
justified. D1
Critical evaluation of the informati
sources to the project has been ta
The relevance of the selected refe
is justified. D2
Effective thinking has been noted
produce detailed project specifica
D3

Comprehensive plan has been pr


where substantial project activitie
identified, planned and managed
in-depth investigations. D2

The resources have been matche


the research questions/hypothesi
synthesising the information and
D1

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BTEC HND in Business Unit 8 Research Project

2.2: Undertake the proposed research


investigation in accordance with the agreed
o implement the
ect within agreed specification and procedures.
nd to specification
2.3: Record and collate relevant data
where appropriate.

o evaluate the
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Range of information source are uses,


relevant models and theories are applies
and complex information has been
synthesized. M2
Appropriate sources to collect data are
used. The collected data has been
presented by using various methods,
technical language has been explained.
M3

Various activities have been man


appropriately. Assessment and
evaluation is present and justified

3.1: Use appropriate research evaluation


techniques.

Appropriate learning methods and


techniques have been applied relevant to
the research. M2

3.2: Interpret and analyse the results in


terms of the original research specification.

Appropriate structure and approach has


been used, Coherent and logical
principles/concepts are presented
relevant to the research. M3
Useful recommendations are provided by
analysing complex information and
making effective judgements. M1

Critical analysis and evaluation us


when selecting research methods
techniques. The adopted techniqu
justified. D2
Convergent and lateral thinking h
applied to interpret and analyse re
results. Independence of thoughts
been noted. D3
Realistic recommendations have
produced by analysing the succes
characteristics of the organisation

3.3: Make recommendations and justify


areas for further consideration.

4.1: Use an agreed format and appropriate


e to present the media to present the outcomes of the
research to an audience.
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Appropriate structure and format has


been followed, appropriate presentation
media has been selected and
appropriate communication in familiar
and unfamiliar context relevant to the
research area has been provided. M3

Critical evaluation of the data coll


sources and data has been taken
relevant to the research project. V
of results assured. D1

Good project report has been pro


by generating new ideas and carr
good evaluation and analysis. D3

Students confirmation of authenticity.


I confirm that this is my own work.

Sign and Date for Interim and Final


Assessment

Student Signature:

Date:

Assessor Signature:

Date:

Student Signature:

Date:

Assessor Signature:

Date:

Final Unit Grade Achieved:

Pass/Merit/Distinction:

Verification of Assessment Outcomes


Have the learning
outcomes been
met?
Yes
No

Is the evidence?
Sufficient
Reliable
Valid
Authentic

Is feedback
given to the
student?
Yes
No

Are the grading


decisions
reliable?

Comments

Yes
No

Internal Verifier Signature:


( if sampled)

Date:

Standards Verifier Signature:


(if sampled)

Date:

NB: Please ensure that all student feedback is recorded on the standard GCMS form and attached to the
assignment brief before presenting or internal verification.

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