BRM211 Research Methods I Midterm Assessment Task brief & rubrics
Instructions
▪ This assignment consists of writing a literature review for a research project that you already started in the previous sessions.
▪ You must use the “Dissertation Proposal Form” template, placing your writings in section I. Proposed Dissertation Title and II. Research Question or
Hypothesis.
▪ Save your document with the filename: MIDTERM_xxxxxxx (where xxxxxxx is your last name).
Task
Development of a research idea:
You must construct a research area, in a single sentence, with a set of selected field and subfields. The research area should
be enough specific to define a clear research framework. A research aim must be explained, defining an objective proposal.
I. Research Area / Fields / Subfields
II. Research Aim
Formalities
• Wordcount: 300 min -500- max.
• Font: Arial 12 pt.
• Text alignment: Justified
Submission: 20th of March 2022, 23:59 CEST.
Weight: This task is 40% of your total grade for this subject.
It assesses the following learning outcome:
• Demonstrate thorough understanding of the terminology of academic research and writing, defining the initial steps of a research project.
RUBRICS
Written answers Excellent 90-100% Good 80-89% Fair 70-79% Marginal Fail 60-69% Fail <60%
Knowledge &Understanding (40%)
Student demonstrates thorough understanding of content.
Student demonstrates considerable understanding of content.
Student demonstrates some understanding of content.
Student demonstrates limited understanding of content.
Student demonstrates no understanding of content.
Application (40%)
Applies knowledge and skills in familiar contexts with a high degree of effectiveness, providing relevant contents that support points.
Applies knowledge and skills in familiar contexts with considerable effectiveness, providing some relevant contents that make a good attempt at supporting points.
Applies knowledge and skills in familiar contexts with some effectiveness, providing contents although some may lack relevance or provide limited support.
Applies knowledge and skills in familiar contexts with limited effectiveness, few/ irrelevant contents provided.
No application of possible knowledge or skills. No contents provided.
Communication (20%)
Uses conventions, vocabulary, and terminology of the discipline with a high degree of effectiveness.
Uses conventions, vocabulary, and terminology of the discipline with considerable effectiveness.
Uses conventions, vocabulary, and terminology of the discipline with some effectiveness.
Uses conventions, vocabulary, and terminology of the discipline with limited effectiveness.
Lack of use of conventions, vocabulary, and terminology of the discipline.
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