MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE OF SINGAPORE
IN TASHKENT
Course
: Foundation Year Certificate
Module Title
: English Advanced
Assessment
: Assignment 2
Submission Date
: 2 June 2023
Word Length
: 1500 words
Weighting within Module
: Assignment 2 -40%
Presentation -10%
FOUNDATION YEAR CERTIFICATE FYCD2 2206A
Assignment 2
Research proposal (50%) (1500 words)
Students will write a literature review and a proposed methodology for a study
they would like to conduct in an area of study.
Choose any topic from
Skillful 4.
Learning outcomes
By the end of this module, successful students will be able to
1. Critically
evaluate a breadth of academic, peer-reviewed literature
relevant to your research topic
2. Demonstrate critical understanding of the range of ethical
considerations of
undertaking research
3. Formulate a research proposal, including selecting appropriate
research methods, on any one of the assignment topics given or a topic
you may wish to study from Skilful 4
Assignment 2
Introduction (approximately 100 words)
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Guidelines for Introductory section
Introduction: You should give a brief outline of your area of research
interest. The title, research aims, research
questions and methodology
should be discussed.
Literature review (approximately 700 words)
This section should provide the context for the study and an overview of
relevant literature.
What do we already know about the topic (from the peer-reviewed literature)?
How can your research add to the literature?
Methodology (approximately 600 words)
Prospective Participants
Research design
Ethical considerations
Right to withdraw
Confidentiality & anonymity
Proposed data analysis (approximately 100 words)
What data analysis did you choose? Explain why?
Conclusion (approximately 100 words)
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Guidelines for concluding section of assignment
A brief summary of what has been discussed in your assignment
References - 5 to 10 references
Include all references cited in your assignment using Harvard referencing.
#include a copy of your questionnaire or interview questions in the
appendix.
#All
References, Questionnaire or interview questions and appendices do not
add to the total number of words of the assignment.
The Oral Presentation Assessment is compulsory for all English Advanced
students and is one of three assessment components. It will be conducted in
person at MDIST
from 22- 26 May.