Research Project Assignment - Literature review
Learning outcomes -
1. Engage in research environments critically appraising the research of others.
2. Perform a literature review in a specific area.
3. Evaluate the relative strengths and weaknesses of qualitative and quantitative research methods.
4. Plan a qualitative or quantitative research design.
5. Develop, present and defend a research proposal as a possible basis for a research project.
6. Outline the major ethical issues involved in business research.
7. Report and communicate analytical findings and recommendations in a manner conducive to the profession or discipline.
Question - Use the selected topic and complete a literature review.
Critically analyse a minimum of ten (10) academic papers published in national and international journals or peer reviewed conference proceedings.
Present your analysis as a literature review on the selected topic.
The literature review must:
- include an introduction to the topic
- show in-depth understanding of the chosen topic
- critically analyse the literature
- identify gaps in the literature which students would like to further explore as part of their research proposal (Assignment 2)
- include a conclusion.