Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of what goes into a Literature review, the rudiments of good research design at master’s level and beyond.CS132-6 Developing Independent Research

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Assignment Brief

Assignment submission Marks and feedback

Assessment deadline	Marks and feedback
To be submitted Before 10 a.m. on:	20 working days after deadline (L3,4, 5,6 and 7)
17/03/2025	15 working days after deadline (block delivery)
17/03/2025	07/04/2025
Please note, for Exams the date is arranged centrally aligned to the academic calendar. Exams timetables will be released 6 weeks before the exam period. Please check the exams calendar regularly on this link (requires BREO login).

Key assignment details
Unit title & code	CS132-6 Developing Independent Research
Assignment number & title	1
Assignment type (including exams)	Written
Weighting of assignment	100%
Size or length of assessment or exam duration	3000 Words
Unit learning outcomes	On completion of this unit, you should be able to: 1.Demonstrate the following knowledge and understanding. a.Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of what goes into a Literature review, the rudiments of good research design at master’s level and beyond. b.Of the principles behind the circulation of academic knowledge through print publication and other digital forms
Unit learning outcomes	2.Demonstrate the following skills and abilities. a.Ability to write an academic literature review. Understand what peer-reviewed literature is and how to find it. Access resources on how to write an academic literature review.

Assignment Brief Discussion with Students

The assessment brief must be discussed during an in-class session with students within the first 2 weeks of the unit and be accompanied by a screen/podcast on the BREO shell explaining the assessment, the rubric and marking criteria. Please confirm the date this discussion is to take place:

08/10/2024

Completing your assignment

Assignment Structure:

Abstract (150-200 words): Provide a concise summary of the main objectives, methods, and findings of your literature review.
1. Introduction (250-300 words): Briefly introduce your chosen topic and its relevance in your field of study. State the purpose and scope of your literature review.
2. Literature Search Method (200-250 words): Detail the strategies and methods you employed to search for and identify relevant peer-reviewed academic literature. Include databases, keywords, search strings, and any other resources or approaches you used.
3. Literature Review (1200-1500 words): Organize the review around key themes, theories, or research questions related to your topic. Discuss the major findings and debates in literature. Analyze the methodologies used in the studies.
4. Critical Evaluation (400-500 words): Critically assess the strengths and weaknesses of the research conducted on your topic. Identify any gaps or areas where further research is needed.
5. Conclusion (250-300 words): Summarize the main findings from your literature review and their implications. Discuss the broader significance of your chosen topic within your field of study.
References: Provide a comprehensive list of all the sources you`ve used in the Harvard bibliographical style.

What do I need to do to pass? How do I achieve a good grade?

The Unit Information Form states the Threshold Expectations that inform both you and markers what is the minimum needed to be demonstrated to pass the assessment. They should, therefore, answer the question "What do I need to do pass?”. During the assessment introductory session, you should be given the opportunity to check your understanding of the threshold statements and what you need to do to surpass them.

The assessment marking criteria listed below show how your work is assessed. The assessment criteria are informed by the unit’s learning outcomes and the assessment task. Carefully reading the assessment criteria should help you understand the aspects that will be used to judge your progress and achievement of the learning outcomes and offer guidance on “how do I achieve a good grade”.

Threshold Expectations

In order to pass Assessment 1 you will need to:

Demonstrate an understanding of the debates around the processes of authentication, verification, dissemination of knowledge relevant to your field
Originate, design and communicate a research design suitable for independent research
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of what goes into a research proposal and application, the rudiments of good research design at master’s

level and beyond.

Demonstrate an understanding of what peer-reviewed literature is and how to find it. Access resources on how to write an academic literature review.
- Demonstrate the ability to produce work of a standard consistent with research publications in your field of study and communicate your conclusions clearly to a specialist and non-specialist audience.

How does this assignment relate to ‘my learning in this unit and help me develop knowledge and skills that I will need for my future?
Within the University of Bedfordshire, graduate competencies refer to the skills, knowledge, attributes, and abilities that individuals are expected to possess upon completing their education at the graduate level. Our graduate competencies are the fundamental building blocks in preparing you for the future world of work. They form the foundation for learning outcomes within and beyond your course. They are relevant for every subject and you can work towards them in different ways, so that you can attain and benefit from them even if you have lots going on outside university. These competencies will be integrated across your course and units. The table below indicates graduate competencies gained relevant to this assessment.
	Graduate competencies; Tick (✔) ones relevant to this assessment (further guidance for staff Graduate competencies \| University of Bedfordshire (beds.ac.uk)
	Digital Literacy
	Collaboration and Communication	✔
	Problem solving and critical thinking	✔
	Creativity and Entrepreneurship
	Adaptability and Resilience	✔
	Global Citizenship	✔
	Course specific competencies: Research skills Critical Analysis Research Design Communication skills Audience Adaptation	✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
What should I be aware of when preparing my and how and where should I submit my work? (May need wiseflow info for exams)
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Marks Breakdown

Component	Marks	Description
Title	5	Ensure the title is clear and relevant to your research topic.
Abstract	10	Provide a concise summary of the paper, including the purpose, objectives, methods, and findings.
Introduction	10	Introduce the topic, outline its significance, and define the research question, scope, boundaries, and objectives.
Search Methods	10	Describe the search strategy, including databases, keywords, inclusion/exclusion criteria, and challenges encountered.
Literature Analysis and Synthesis	30	Group selected literature into themes, analyse findings, and identify patterns, trends, and gaps.
Evaluation of Literature	20	Assess the quality, validity, reliability, and potential biases in the literature. Discuss methodologies, sample sizes, and limitations.
Conclusion	10	Summarize the main findings, discuss implications, and identify gaps with suggestions for future research.
Citation & Referencing	5	Ensure proper use of Harvard citation style for all references. Have enough citations to justify the ideas discussed

Total: 100 Marks

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