You may choose a relevant leadership style and/or problem of interest

Research Proposal Presentation RubricCourse Code: MSL524
Instructor: Dr. Jaber Shurrab
CLOs Assessed: CLO 3 & CLO 4
Assessment Weight: 10% of total grade
Exceeds Standards
Criteria
Organization &
Content (25%)
Research,
Subject
Knowledge,
Resources (30%)
Visual Aids
(15%)
Delivery (30%)
Total
90 % or more
Information is presented in logical, interesting,
and flowing sequence from introduction through
conclusion. The content depth supports assertions
and recommendations.
Presenter demonstrates an in-depth subject
knowledge expertise in subject through clear and
concise explanation, elaboration, question and
answer, and key points delivery. Credible,
indepth, and accurate research and analysis with
cited references that support presentation.
Meets Standards
75% to 89%
Logical sequence of information
allows the audience to follow
presentation from introduction to
the conclusion.
Presenter demonstrates good
subject knowledge, is at ease with
material,
answers
questions
thoroughly, solid research and
analysis with cited references.
Clear and creative visual aids enhance the
presentation, reinforce key points, and engage the
audience.
Presentation has relevant
visual aids that provide
evidence
to
support
assertions
and
recommendations.
Presenter clearly and effectively communicates
ideas; concise highlighting of key points is
engaging; and excellent timekeeping.
Presenter clearly and effectively
communicates key ideas, speaking
and pace comfortable for
audience; and good timekeeping
.
Below Standards
less than 75%
Audience has difficulty following
the presentation, unsupported
assertions or illogical conclusions.
Basic knowledge of subject is
demonstrated, and elaboration is
minimal or presenter fails to answer
questions with limited references
and research.
Limited visual aids support
presentation.
Presenter’s pace is too slow or fast,
jumps around, voice is low or
unclear, multiple interjections
distract audience, or fails to
elaborate on key findings; and poor
timekeeping.
Points
Research Methods in Business (MSL524)
Research Proposal
Summer Term- 2023/2024
Instructor: Dr. Jaber Shurrab
Email Address: jaber.sadjunct@adu.ac.ae
➢ PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING RULES CAREFULLY:
1. This is an individual assignment.
2. The report should not exceed 3000 words in length.
3. The cover page must include the student’s full name, ID, and title. Both the cover page and the content
page as well as appendices are counted as part of the word limit.
4. You are required to submit a soft copy (word.doc) via Turnitin – Blackboard.
5. You need to cite all references that you used in your proposal both in the text (only surname & year)
as well as at the end of the proposal (full citation).
6. The APA citation and referencing format must be followed strictly.
7. You are responsible to prepare and present your work.
8. The deadline to submit your proposal report and presentation via Blackboard/Turnitin is before 11:59
PM on August 10, 2024.
9. The presentation date will be on August 11, 2024.
10. Assessment weight: Research proposal 30% and individual presentation 10%
➢ PENALTY
1. Late submission: No submissions will be accepted after the deadline. In the case of a special
exception, there will be a 5% penalty for every day late. Assignment MUST be submitted before
the due date. To ensure the submission is submitted before the deadline, kindly submit your
assignment much earlier to avoid the bottleneck in the system. Be reminded that Turnitin will need 24
hours to generate the similarity index for 2nd submission and onwards of the same assignment. B.
Similarity index should not exceed 20%.
2. Plagiarism will not be tolerated [100% penalty + referral to the OAI]. Note that plagiarizing –
copying material from a publication, from a website, or from another person without proper attribution
– is a serious academic offense. Please read more details on the university policies on plagiarism.
➢ FORMAT
Times New Roman, font size 12, line spacing 2.0.
➢ TOPIC SELECTION FOR RESEARCH PROPOSAL:
You may choose a relevant leadership style and/or problem of interest.
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➢ RESEARCH PROPOSAL MUST INCLUDE ALL OF THE FOLLOWING:
1. Title Page
2. Introduction: (CLO3)
Present your reasoning for your project including what has been found in past research studies.
Usually, the introduction begins with a brief paragraph that introduces the research
question/problem and why it is important to study. The question/problem is then described in more
detail using past research and theory to illustrate various points. In the last paragraphs, the
researcher rephrases the problem and briefly describes how he/she plans to explore the problem
(listing independent and dependent variables).
3. Research Problem, Objectives, and Significance of the Study (CLO3)
The ultimate goal of a statement of the problem is to transform a generalized problem into a
targeted, well-defined problem; one that can be resolved through focused research and careful
decision-making. Writing a statement of the problem should help you to identify the purpose of
the research project you will propose clearly. Often, the statement of the problem will also serve
as the basis for the introductory section of your final project, directing your reader’s attention
quickly to the issues that your project will address and providing the reader with a concise
statement of the project itself.
The Significance of the Study describes what contribution your study will make to the broad
literature or set of broad educational problems upon completion. You will draft the Significance of
the Study by determining how readers will benefit or learn from your study. Broadly, a component
of the significance of the study is to illustrate the contribution that your study will make to the
existing literature and/or to existing real-life/practical problem areas. Specifically, a component of
the significance of the study is to determine who benefits from the study and how that specific
audience will benefit from its findings. What contribution will your study make to the literature or
the field?
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4. Literature Review: (CLO3&4)
This should include at least 20 journal articles, which must be dated between 2020 and 2023 and
be original empirical studies. This literature review should include a review of the theoretical
perspective(s) on which you will base your hypotheses as well as a review of relevant research.
Make sure to explain each theory and study and clearly state how each applies to your research
question(s). Wikipedia and other non-authoritative internet are NOT ACCEPTABLE; do not
include such sources in the proposal.
5. Research Methodology: (CLO4)
Present a detailed plan of how you propose to carry out your study. Include a description of your
participants, the design of the study, and the procedure.
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Participants. Sample of the proposed participant (or subject), Sample Size, and
Demographics (age, gender, and other individual difference variables important to your
study).
Study design. Explain why you chose this particular design. What are the advantages and
limitations of your chosen design?
Measures you will use. If you are using a measure that has been validated, cite the author
and describe the measure. Otherwise operationally define all of your measures.
Procedure. A step-by-step description of where and how to conduct the research so it can
be replicated.
Statistics. Describe the statistics you will use to answer each of your questions. You may
need different statistics for different questions.
6. Reference Page
All sources cited in your project must appear on your reference page using APA style
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➢ RESEARCH PROPOSAL RUBRIC
Below Standards (less
than 75%)
Meets Standards (75% 89%)
30%
Statement of the
problem, significance,
purpose,
questions/hypotheses, or
definitions of constructs
and variables were
omitted or inappropriate.
Significance of the study
was vague or ambiguous.
Presents a significant research
problem. Articulates clear,
reasonable research questions
given the purpose, design, and
methods of the project. All
variables have been appropriately
defined. Significance of the study
was sufficiently clear, specific,
and appropriate for the research
questions.
Literature
Review
30%
Selected literature was
from unreliable sources.
Literary supports were
vague or ambiguous.
Although a research issue is
identified, the statement is
too broad or the description
fails to establish the
importance of the problem
area. The research purpose,
questions, hypotheses, or
definitions of constructs and
variables are poorly formed,
ambiguous, or not logically
connected to the description
of the problem. Significance
of the study was connected
to relevant literature but with
a lack of theoretical
background.
Selected literature was used
from accepted, but poor
sources. More engagement
with relevant literature is
needed.
Methods:
Research
Design
30%
The research design is
confusing or incomplete
given the research
questions.
The research design has been
identified and described in
sufficiently detailed terms.
The purpose, questions, and
design are mutually supportive
and coherent. The research design
has been identified and described
in an excellent way.
Overall
writing and
structure
10%
Uses an incoherent style
and there are major errors
related to organization, or
use of APA citation
formatting
Uses an academic style and
has minimal errors related to
organization, or use of APA
citation formatting
Effectively uses an academic style
and has no errors related to
organization, or use of APA
citation formatting
Description
%age
Introduction:
Problem,
Significance,
& Purpose of
the Study
Exceed Standards (above 90%) Points
Literature review integrates
critical and logical details from
pertinent and quality sources.
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