This assignment consists of the definition of a research project proposal in its initial steps. It must include the definition of a research area, a research aim and a research question/hypothesis.

You must upload the written assignment in a word document (using the Dissertation Proposal template) via Turn-it-in. Save your document with the filename: MIDTERM_xxxxxxx (where xxxxxxx is your last name).

Two parts (I & II): (Each part is 50% of the assignment)

I. Development of a research idea:

You must construct a research area, in a single sentence, with a set of selected field and subfields. The research area should be enough specific to define a clear research framework. A research aim must be explained, defining an objective proposal.

· Research Area / Fields / Subfields

· Research Aim

II. Development of a research question/hypothesis:

You must define a complex research question, that covers all relevant aspects of the research idea (the research question can not be a dual answer question). Two hypotheses must be defined according to the research idea and question.

· Research Question

· Hypotheses

Formalities

· Wordcount: 300 min – 800 max.

· Font: Arial 12 pt.

· Text alignment: Justified

Submission: June 21st, 2020. 23:59 CEST.

Weight: This task is 40% of your total grade for this subject.

It assesses the following learning outcome:

· Demonstrate thorough understanding of the terminology of academic research and writing, defining the initial steps of a research project proposal.

RUBRICS

Written answers  Excellent 90-100% Good 80-89% Fair 70-79% Marginal Fail 60-69% Fail <60%
 

Knowledge &Understanding (40%)

Student demonstrates thorough understanding of content.

 

Student demonstrates considerable understanding of content.

 

Student demonstrates some understanding of content.

 

Student demonstrates limited understanding of content.

 

Student demonstrates no understanding of content.

 

 

Application (40%)

Applies knowledge and skills in familiar contexts with a high degree of effectiveness, providing relevant contents that support points. Applies knowledge and skills in familiar contexts with considerable effectiveness, providing some relevant contents that make a good attempt at supporting points. Applies knowledge and skills in familiar contexts with some effectiveness, providing contents although some may lack relevance or provide limited support. Applies knowledge and skills in familiar contexts with limited effectiveness, few/ irrelevant contents provided.

 

No application of possible knowledge or skills. No contents provided.

 

 

Communication 

(20%)

Uses conventions, vocabulary, and terminology of the discipline with a high degree of effectiveness.

 

Uses conventions, vocabulary, and terminology of the discipline with considerable effectiveness. Uses conventions, vocabulary, and terminology of the discipline with some effectiveness.

 

Uses conventions, vocabulary, and terminology of the discipline with limited effectiveness.

 

Lack of use of conventions, vocabulary, and terminology of the discipline.

 

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