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 structureshare buyback, corporate governance, IPOdividend 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 publishersemeraldsciencedirecttaylor and franciswiley, 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 abuseHarvard 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]).
(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".
3.4. "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].


References: blog notes on e-study materials about: 
(v) academic writing style and arguments in research works.

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