The objective of the final research project is for you to experiment in applying
The objective of the final research project is for you to experiment in applying the concepts and methods learned in class to a real world problem. You may choose any problem that interests you; for example, you may conduct a marketing research study to test a new product/service concept, or conduct a research study to offer recommendations to existing products and services. Either way, the problem should be relevant to a business or governmental organization and should look like a professionally crafted proposal for work to be done.
The project proposal must be done ALONE with no collaboration with other students. This work MUST also be completely original, not something used previously in a course for another assignment/paper. Be very very careful about copying and pasting as these papers will be submitted to turn it in.
Guidelines for the Proposal Project:
When selecting a project, make sure you have a show a clear understanding of the research problem(s) at hand, a realization of the organizational constraints for dealing with such a problem (including time and budgetary restrictions), and an understanding of how the information provided by your research will facilitate decision making.
In a Word document you will create the following three sections. Section 4 is a power point document. You will submit both to the D2L folder by midnight on June 11th.
Background Section: DESCRIBE the problem in detail, making sure you showcase your knowledge of the issue. Identify the information needed to address the research problem. Make sure this section identifies and explains the issue in detail, citing external sources to justify the research idea. This should include some tables or background DATA (thus a reference section) to support your research idea. Please make sure you are properly citing your work. If you aren’t sure how to do that check out https://owl.purdue.edu. I expect at least 5 strong citations…so go back and review how we do background research. You dont have to use purdue owl, choose any free website for your 5 STRONG citations.
Methodology Section: Choose a research design and justify its choice (e.g., survey, experiment, focus group, or combination of methods). This again should be written out IN CLEAR AND SIGNIFICANT DETAIL. Why the path you are choosing? What are the drawbacks and benefits? (HINT: Do not just say “qualitative” or “quantitative” – which type, how will you conduct it, what other strategies will be used, WHO will do it? Where? When? Timeline…etc. Develop the data collection method(s). This should include a sampling plan (who will you talk to and WHY THAT GROUP?) and instrument design (e.g. the ACTUAL questionnaire or interview/focus group guide you intend to use).
Limitations Section: What are the problems you foresee in this research and how do you plan to address them.
A power point that you would then use to present this proposal to a client/group. (all you have to do is copy and paste what you wrote in the proposal into a power point). There is no required number of slides.
This paper should easily be 8+ pages double spaced, 12 point font. Don’t play with the margins or spacing as I can always change it back;) this project will be turned in to turnitin.com so please do everything on your own.
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