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To initially review research
ideas
To discuss the approach for asuccessful research design
To establish supervisionarrangements & timelines
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critical exposition of knowledge thorough literature review is essential
research cannot be descriptive, not a 'story' empirical and theoretical research
primary or secondary data
qualitative or quantitative data
sound methodology positivist, interpretive, case
normative or action research possible
no fieldwork until research design finalised
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has to be managerially relevant
if MSc is badged, then topic must be withintheme
make it career relevant, if possible use your personal & professional networks
to get access to an organisation
play to your strengths
adequate challenge
competent execution
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research problem
research question
investigative questions
academic literature
empirical data
the so what? test
provide the theory& the methodology
provides the focus
provide the hypotheses
or interpretive framewor
can you obtain it?
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Get a focus & keep a focus narrow your research problem, frame a research
question, and carry that as a test of relevance
Dont jump into empirical research until youhave a fully worked-up design & competentgrasp of relevant literature
Make sure you have access to data NOW ifyou are doing traditional research
Make sure you have a clients remit in writing,
agreed with me, if you are doing actionresearch Build slack into your research schedule & its
writing-up Attribute & reference
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Lack of rigour failure to address research question
failure to adhere to methodology
Failure to gain access to data Descriptive analysis Inadequate referencing Plagiarism
Failure to adhere to required formats Late submission or excessive word length NOT failure to deliver new knowledge
dont try to prove something the data doesntsupport
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Questions Answers
INTRO
>research aim>see next slide
YLITREVIEW
>theory & empirical
study
>research question
ZMETHODOLOGY>research design
>IQsor hypotheses
abstract
]CONCLUSION
>outcome
>limitations
\ INTERPRETATION
>againsttheory
>and context
[
DATA (ANALYSIS)>statresults& diagnostics
>evidence,responses, quotes
context
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Content research problem & consequent aim
x why is it important?
x how does it draw upon my studies?
outline of methodology
x nature of data
x data sources
outline contextx if significant then youll need separate context
chapter
explanation of report structure
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Initially, be objective & impartial no assertions in the early stages
State facts only until the chapter on interpretation your opinion must be based on facts & prior argument
Opinion should be authoritative & referenced this comes from the literature review & data analysis
Summate & specify your opinion on critical review of the literatureat the end of the chapter theory for use in chapter on interpretation empirical techniques as justification for your research
methodology Chapter on interpretation
findings should be related to referenced theory Conclusion
no new facts or references; this is about what you think
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Background investigation research aims & question level of challenge
literature review extensive, relevant, &
critical
referencing buildingargument
Methodology, fieldwork, reasoning, & analysis
methodology soundness
fieldwork quality
effective use of material
drawing of inference for theory
drawing of implications for research aim
appropriate conclusions
Organisation & presentation of material logical & consistent structuring
coherence
continuity & adequate links between chapters flow
standard of presentation format protocols
clarity of exposition use of English
Grade AB
CDE
D is marginal fail > capped resubmission
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