Research project session 1 Spring 2024
Research project session 1 Spring, 2024
1. Briefing on the module handbook
1.1 also take a look at the research project proposal structure [Title, study rationale, 3 objectives/hypotheses/ questions, contribution of existing literature, methodology, timeframe; a reference list.] (also compared with the final report structure). An example of an academic article on finance with usage of correlation analysis.
1.2 major due date [March 18, 2024]: 1,000 words proposal: [proposal is 10% of the total mark].
1.3 10 min. oral presentation of proposal ideas [5 min presentation and 5 minutes questioning from lecturer] + 1 A4 page [i.e. one side only] summary [bullet points of your presentation] [oral presentation is 10% of the total mark]. [For the oral presentation, the presentation summary bullet
point is 1 page (1 side) A4 paper and the project timeline (indicating stage
progress and schedule) in the same page (or the next page for the project
timeline): anyway, all in 1 piece of paper. There is no report to submit for
the subsequent consultation session].
1.4 note that final report is 5,000 words [80% of the total mark]; deadline is June 14, 2024.
1.5 subject passing mark is 40 (passing mark is 40. This means even the student fails one assessment
(beware of their respective weighting, though), if their overall score is above
40, they can still pass the module)
2. A checklist of things to learn:
2.1. Choosing relevant and feasible topics: e.g. capital structure, share buyback, corporate governance, IPO; dividend policy. Overall, the topic has to be related to accounting and finance. Also study the basic topic on "How to Develop a Good Research Topic".
2.2 Using university e-library; examples of academic journal publishers: emerald; sciencedirect, taylor and francis, wiley, etc..
2.3. Time management and learning mode/ process; the learning mode/ process of research project is not the same for exam-based subjects.
2.4. How to use the support, e-learning support from the lecturer and teacher;
2.5. Major areas of attention:
(i) quantitative data analysis, e.g. on using Excel and data interpretation.
(ii) plagiarism, including and quotation abuse, Harvard referencing. Something you need to know about turnitin software, e.g. the similarity score. (also study the blog note on "reasons" for plagiarism [with video resources]).
(iii) literature review skills; also study "how to read a journal article" [video] and "How Many References Should you Use in an Essay?".
(iv) report writing skills, read some academic articles as samples. Also check Youtube for this, e.g. video 1 (on introduction); video 2 (on finding section). This includes abstract writing; an example of an abstract.
(v) research design issues and,
(vi) required learning mode for research project,
(vii) the concern of multiple sources of ideas and advice from the lecturer and local tutors.
3. Preparatory learning to do now
Use the following key words to search for some YouTube videos to watch:
3.1. "Literature review" [Literature review is not the same as annotated bibliography].
3.2. "Plagiarism" and "how to quote".
3.3. "Harvard referencing"; also study "how to reduce turnitin report similarity index".
3.4. "Research objectives" [also take a look at the topic of "research gap"].
3.5. "Research questions" [also study the video on some advice on writing research aims and a note on steps to refine research topic and questions].
3.9. "Correlation"
3.10. "Hedging in academic writing"; also watch "an introduction to academic writing" and "tips for academic writing".
References: blog notes on e-study materials about:
(i) statistical techniques (including correlation), / also on hypothesis testing.
(ii) quantitative research,
(iii) literature review,
(v) academic writing style and arguments in research works.
(vi) research gap analysis.
(vii) desk research.
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