TEMPLATE FOR WRIT 1 BRM5035
Part A research proposal 70 marks
TITLE PAGE
Name,
Student number,
Seminar group
Seminar Tutor’s name:
If these are not present, your mark will be capped at 40, as you have not followed the assignment brief.
Introduction (180 words, 20%)
This should clearly state your choice of dissertation topic, enterprise idea or marketing challenge and provide a clear rationale for your choice.
It should include a clear statement of the aim and objectives of the research, or central research question and 2-3 sub-questions, which will answer the main question: remember for dissertations these must include the term ‘criticality’
A suitable context and background to the topic, idea or challenge under investigation, and include a non-technical summary of your proposed methodology this non-technical summary can be copied and pasted into the relevant section of the ethics form
Review of the Literature / Secondary Research (420 words, 30%)
This should be a critical overview of relevant existing literature / secondary research.
For dissertation proposals, you should identify the key themes, theories, concepts, ideas, issues and debates in your chosen field; compare and contrast different authors’ views on your chosen topic; and highlight gaps in the existing literature. Your literature review should be based primarily on peer-reviewed academic journal papers, but you can also draw on professional / trade literature and market reports (e.g. Mintel).
For enterprise and marketing proposals, you should offer insight into the macro environment; identify key market trends; and discuss the strengths and weaknesses of your chosen market or organisation. Your secondary research should be based primarily on professional / trade literature and market reports (e.g. Mintel), but you must also draw on academic concepts and literature.
Research Design (800 words, 40%)
This section should set out your proposed research methodology and plan for collecting primary data, and should follow on logically from the aim and objectives (or research questions) outlined in your introduction. You should include details of your proposed:
- research philosophy
- research design
- sampling choices
- data collection methods
- data analysis techniques
You should compare and contrast different approaches and justify your methodological choices drawing on academic literature on research methods.
Presentation and Structure (10%)
The proposal needs to be coherent and well written with a clear logic and structure. Use report style format with appropriate headings and sub-headings. Use page numbers and number tables and figures. Include a list of references using the Harvard Referencing system.
Please ensure that you cite a minimum of 5 credible sources including academic literature on research methods.
Your proposal section should 1,400 words in length (+/- 10%) excluding the list of references and annexes.
Part B
Task: 30 marks
This assignment asks to complete an Ethical Approval Form for the research project proposed in WRIT1. A copy of the form is included as an appendix to this document (600 word equivalent)
Part One (15%)
You should complete all relevant boxes, including a non technical summary of the project in no more than 150 words. (THAT IS DO NOT WRITE MORE THAN 150 WORDS)
Part Two (35%)
You should describe the research design to be used in your project including (as appropriate) details of your proposed research method(s), sample and sampling, how you will recruit participants, and techniques for analysing the data (A3).
You should provide a brief summary of what previous experience you have of research involving human participants (B1).
And you should outline what potential risks you foresee, including risks to participants, you as the researcher, the University and the project as a whole (C1); and explain how you will deal with each potential risk.
Information Sheets, Consent Forms and/or Letters (25%)
You should include of at least one of the following supporting ethical documents as an appendix:
- Participant Information Sheet and Participant Consent Form for an Interview and/or Focus Group
- Letter asking undertake research within an organisation and/or for confidential information
Data Collection Instruments (25%)
You should also include examples of at least one of the following data collection instruments as an appendix:
- Interview Guide for an Interview and/or Focus Group
- Draft Questionnaire
- Guide or Coding Schedule for collecting data through observation
- Guide or Coding Schedule for collecting secondary data
Please ensure that you follow the Cardiff School of Management Ethics Exemplar Pack when completing the Application Form and accompanying documents.
Please note also that you should not carry out any primary data collection at this stage or submit the Ethical Approval Form for approval by the Ethics Committee.
When undertaking a research or enterprise project, Cardiff Met staff and students are obliged to complete this form in order that the ethics implications of that project may be considered.
If the project requires ethics approval from an external agency (e,g., NHS), you will not need to seek additional ethics approval from Cardiff Met. You should however complete Part One of this form and attach a copy of your ethics letter(s) of approval in order that your School has a record of the project.
The document Ethics application guidance notes will help you complete this form. It is available from the Cardiff Met website. The School or Unit in which you are based may also have produced some guidance documents, please consult your supervisor or School Ethics Coordinator.
Once you have completed the form, sign the declaration and forward to the appropriate person(s) in your School or Unit.
PLEASE NOTE:
Participant recruitment or data collection MUST NOT commence until ethics approval has been obtained.
PART ONE
| Name of applicant: |
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| Supervisor (if student project): |
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| School / Unit: |
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| Student number (if applicable): |
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| Programme enrolled on (if applicable): |
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| Project Title: |
If using a working title, it should convey what the project is about |
| Expected start date of data collection: |
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| Approximate duration of data collection: |
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| Funding Body (if applicable): |
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| Other researcher(s) working on the project: |
If your collaborators are external to Cardiff Met, include details of the organisation they represent. |
| Will the study involve NHS patients or staff? |
If yes, attach a copy of your NHS application to this form |
| Will the study involve human samples and/or human cell lines? |
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| Does your project fall entirely within one of the following categories: |
| Paper based, involving only documents in the public domain |
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| Laboratory based, not involving human participants or human samples |
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| Practice based not involving human participants (eg curatorial, practice audit) |
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| Compulsory projects in professional practice (eg Initial Teacher Education) |
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| A project for which external approval has been obtained (e.g., NHS) |
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If you have answered YES to any of these questions, expand on your answer in the non-technical summary. No further information regarding your project is required.
If you have answered NO to all of these questions, you must complete Part 2 of this form |
| In no more than 150 words, give a non-technical summary of the project |
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DECLARATION:
I confirm that this project conforms with the Cardiff Met Research Governance Framework
I confirm that I will abide by the Cardiff Met requirements regarding confidentiality and anonymity when conducting this project.
STUDENTS: I confirm that I will not disclose any information about this project without the prior approval of my supervisor. |
Signature of the applicant:
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Name of supervisor:
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Signature of supervisor:
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| Research Ethics Committee use only |
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Project approved |
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| Project approved in principle |
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| Decision deferred |
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| Project not approved |
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| Project rejected |
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Details of any conditions upon which approval is dependant:
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PART TWO
| A RESEARCH DESIGN |
| A1 Will you be using an approved protocol in your project? |
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| A2 If yes, please state the name and code of the approved protocol to be used[1] |
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| A3 Describe the research design to be used in your project |
In this section, include details (as appropriate) of:
– research method(s);
– sample and sampling;
– recruitment of participants;
– analytical techniques
If your project does involve the use of an approved protocol, much less detail will be required but you should indicate which areas of the project are covered by the protocol. |
| A4 Will the project involve deceptive or covert research? |
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| A5 If yes, give a rationale for the use of deceptive or covert research |
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| A6 Will the project have security sensitive implications? |
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| A7 If yes, please explain what they are and the measures that are proposed to address them |
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| B PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE |
| B1 What previous experience of research involving human participants relevant to this project do you have? |
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B2 Student project only
What previous experience of research involving human participants relevant to this project does your supervisor have? |
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| C POTENTIAL RISKS |
| C1 What potential risks do you foresee? |
| Include details of risks to the participants, the researcher and the project as a whole. |
| C2 How will you deal with the potential risks? |
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When submitting your application you MUST attach a copy of the following:
- All information sheets
- Consent/assent form(s)
An exemplar information sheet and participant consent form are available from the Research section of the Cardiff Met website.
CONSENT FORMS AND INFORMATION SHEET SECTION
PARTICIPANT INFORMATION SHEET
PLACE NAME OF YOUR RESEARCH TOPIC HERE
Project summary
The purpose of this research project is to…. EXPLAIN THE REASONING BEHIND YOUR RESEARCH
Your participation will enable the collection of data, which will form part of a study being undertaken at Cardiff Metropolitan University.
Why have you been asked to participate?
You have been asked to participate because you fit the profile of the population being studied;
INSERT YOUR SAMPLE PERSONA HERE E.G. DEMOGRAPHIC BABY BOOMERS; GEN X; MILLENIAL; 18-25 AND/OR CUSTOMER / USER : POTENTIAL CUSTOMER/USER OF ….
Your participation is entirely voluntary and you may withdraw at any time.
Project risks
The research involves the completion of INSERT YOUR CHOSEN DATA GATHERING TOOL HERE and which will be recorded for later analysis.
We are not seeking to collect any sensitive data on you; this study is only concerned with INSERT RESEARCH AREA HERE:
We do not think that there are any significant risks associated with this study. However, if you do feel that any of the questions are inappropriate then you can stop at any time. Furthermore, you can change your mind and withdraw from the study at any time – we will completely respect your decision.
How we protect your privacy
All the information you provide will be held in confidence. We have taken careful steps to make sure that you cannot be directly identified from the information given by you. Your personal details (e.g. signature on the consent form) will be kept in a secure location by the research team. When we have finished the study and analysed all the information, the documentation used to gather the raw data will be destroyed except your signed consent form which will be held securely for 5 years. The recordings of the focus groups/ interview will also be held in a secure and confidential environment during the study and destroyed after 5 years.
YOU WILL BE OFFERED A COPY OF THIS INFORMATION SHEET TO KEEP
If you require any further information about this project then please contact:
Andrew Nother, Cardiff Metropolitan University REPLACE THESE WITH YOUR DETAILS
Cardiff Metropolitan University email: another@cardiffmet.ac.uk
Amend to include principle researcher’s details
FOR INTERVIEWS AND FOCUS GROUP TYPE DATA COLLECTION
Cardiff Metropolitan University
Ethics Committee
PARTICIPANT CONSENT FORM
Cardiff Metropolitan University Ethics Reference Number:
Participant name or Study ID Number:
Title of Project: PLACE RESEARCH PROJECT NAME HERE
Name of Researcher: PLACE YOUR NAME HERE
___________________________________________________________________
Participant to complete this section: Please initial each box.
- I confirm that I have read and understand the information sheet for the above study. I have had the opportunity to consider the information, ask questions and have had these answered satisfactorily. [ ]
- I understand that my participation is voluntary and that I am free to withdraw at any time, without giving any reason. [ ]
- I agree to take part in the above study. [ ]
- I agree to the interview / focus group / consultation being recorded [ ]
Yes No
- I agree to the use of anonymised quotes in publications [ ] [ ]
- I would like my organisations’ name to be anonymised in all publications
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Signature of Participant Date
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Name of person taking consent Date
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Signature of person taking consent
* When completed, 1 copy for participant & 1 copy for researcher site file
YOU NOW NEED TO ADD YOUR DATA COLLECTION TOOL HERE WHICH WILL BE ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING
SURVEY
INTERVIEW SCHEDULE
FOCUS GROUP SCHEDULE
[1] An Approved Protocol is one which has been approved by Cardiff Met to be used under supervision of designated members of staff; a list of approved protocols can be found on the Cardiff Met website here
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