Type of

Assessment: Assessment 1 – Group Presentation

Unit Learning

Outcomes

addressed:

(a) Demonstrate an advanced ability to identify, assimilate,

and review applications of, particular research techniques.

(b) Identify various means of data collection that are feasible

and can be ethically enacted.

(c) Articulate and critically evaluate differences between

alternative research methodologies.

(d) Explain how research outcomes may be affected by the

nature and application of particular research techniques.

(e) Demonstrate an advanced ability to construct a robust

methodology for addressing a research question.

(f) Explain how the use of selected methodologies is relevant

to a specific research proposal.

Criteria for

Assessment:

 Understanding of the project

 Evidence of analysis

 Organisation and Use of visual aids

 Non-verbal & Verbal delivery

Assessment Task: Students are to select a presentation topic from the list of topics

below and make a 15-20 minutes presentation.

Submission Date: Week 7 – Sunday at 11.59pm (online submission).

Total Mark &

Weighting: 15 marks | 15%

Students are advised that any submissions past the due date without an approved

extension or approved extenuating circumstances incur a 5% penalty per calendar

day,

calculated from the total mark e.g. a task marked out of 15 will incur a 1.75 mark penalty

per calendar day.

Assessment 1– Group Presentation (4 students). Presentations would be made during

the tutorial time.

Assessment Description

Students are to select a presentation topic from the list of topics below and make a 15-20

minute presentation. Students must conduct extensive research on the topic and must cite

relevant sources to support their arguments.

Topic 1: What is a sampling design? Using relevant examples, discuss the types of probability

sampling technique

Topic 2: What is a sampling design? Using relevant examples, discuss the types of nonprobability sampling technique

Presentation requirements:

• A PowerPoint presentation in class with a minimum of 10 slides

• The PowerPoint presentation must go for a minimum of 15 minutes and a maximum of 20

minutes. Please allow an additional 5 minutes for questions time if requested by your lecturer.

• Your PPT should be converted into PDF and uploaded on Moodle on the Sunday of the

Presentation week along with your handout.

• Appropriate and accurate use of the APA referencing system for in-text citation as well as a

reference list

• You will be marked as a team.

You must use a minimum of 3 references. These must be authoritative and comprise of:

• At least 1 academic reference (e.g. journal article or textbook)