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This piece of coursework is produced through your research tutorials which you should be having bi-
weekly with your academic advisor, details are on what each session focuses on are also included in
the research tutorial handbook. This is on CANVAS under research tutorials
Students are required to complete the research proposal form. Which again can be found under
Research tutorials on CANVAS
The word count for this coursework is 4000 words- this is an upper limit and is intended for
any group that have particularly lengthy ethics sections (for example some studies may
require particularly long information sheets). For each sections the amount of words you can
used is fixed by the size of the boxes/character limits. If you do not follow these limits you
will lose marks, indeed anything over the limits will not be marked.
It is important that students write up all sections independently as the usual penalties for
collusion/plagiarism will apply (it is acknowledged that some sections e.g., data storage will
be very similar).
There is one exception to this; students can all submit the same information sheet, consent
form and debrief. They can co-create this as a group. These are submitted by copy and
pasting them to the appropriate section at the end of the application.
This piece of coursework is produced through your research tutorials which you should be having bi-weekly with your academic advisor, details are on what each session focuses on are also included in the research tutorial handbook. This is on CANVAS under research tutorials
Students are required to complete the research proposal form. Which again can be found under Research tutorials on CANVAS
• The word count for this coursework is 4000 words- this is an upper limit and is intended for any group that have particularly lengthy ethics sections (for example some studies may require particularly long information sheets). For each sections the amount of words you can used is fixed by the size of the boxes/character limits. If you do not follow these limits you will lose marks, indeed anything over the limits will not be marked.
• It is important that students write up all sections independently as the usual penalties for collusion/plagiarism will apply (it is acknowledged that some sections e.g., data storage will be very similar).
• There is one exception to this; students can all submit the same information sheet, consent form and debrief. They can co-create this as a group. These are submitted by copy and pasting them to the appropriate section at the end of the application.
First class
(Excellent)
Relevant, clear and concise title given.
Identifies and summarises the key elements of the proposal in an excellent manner.
Explains the most important theories and existing research in this area with excellent clarity. No inclusion of irrelevant theories/research.
Presents an excellent argument that is clear and logical.
An exceptionally clear rationale is given with an excellent justification.
Includes hypotheses that are clear, testable and are grounded or operationalised in context of the introduction.
Gives an excellent descriiption of the all of the important aspects participants/respondents, the sampling methods used and the sample size as well as giving a justification for the sample size used.
Provides a descriiption of the design of the proposed research, which has excellent clarity and is complete.
Gives an excellent descriiption of the materials used that is clear and thorough (including references where appropriate), enabling replication.
Gives an excellent descriiption of the procedure used that is clear and complete, enabling replication
The data analysis plans are explained well, appropriate to the study’s hypotheses/research questions/objectives and they cover all of these.
A descriiption of how consent will be obtained which specifies how this will be informed consent. With some other considerations that are given too (for example, the participant is given the opportunity to ask questions).
Thorough consideration of the potential risks to participants associated with the proposed research and clear descriiption of how all these risks will be mitigated.
Thorough consideration of the potential risks to researchers associated with the proposed research and clear descriiption of how all these risks will be mitigated.
An clear and appropriate/sensible plan articulated.
Excellent consideration of how data will be stored, and how long it will be stored for and how this timeframe was decided upon. All suggestions are appropriate.
An excellent, detailed descriiption of plans for data reuse and data destruction.
Complete descriiption of (an) appropriate person/people who will have access to the data. Due consideration given to open data.
Ethics materials are correctly formatted and are complete.
Uses an excellent academic writing style, with a high level of clarity that would be appropriate for both scientific and lay people.
In full accordance with APA referencing style and no errors or omissions.
Understanding
Comprehensive and accurate understanding.
Excellent integration of a range of materials. Arguments well developed and supported. Answer has clear focus without any redundant elements.
Knowledge
Extensive and in depth knowledge of the literature. Evidence of reading beyond material covered in lectures. Information mainly from primary sources.
Critical analysis
Accurate and informed evaluation of findings and theories. Theories and empirical evidence contrasted and discrepancies discussed.
Structure
Material is organised into distinct thematic sections with no intrusions. Sections are ordered in a logical manner. There is smooth transition from one section to the next.
Writing style
Originality of exposition or treatment. Clarity and precision of argument and expression. Excellent use of the English Language.
No grammatical or syntactical errors.
Guidance for the research proposal:
Overview of assessments and submission of proposal
The Research proposal in the context of the Open Science Framework
Why we need a research proposal
Structure of the proposal
Common mistakes to avoid when writing a proposal
THEre is a power point under Researchpropse guidance as a guide for the research
There’s a draft of the work under have completed research file
If you go through it it what me and the students who are involved in the research project did.
there is a form also under proposal form and a handbook guidance for the research proposal
I will need you to add images to the research make it professional and looking nice add images for certain pages about autism and what’s the research is about
