LUBS5347M 10,000 words dissertation project
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LUBS5347M
10,000 words dissertation project
Brief
For this assessment students are asked to prepare a substantive research based on HR analytics of 10,000 words.
The 10,000 words report will count for 90% of your final mark for LUBS5347M.
The objectives is as follows:
· Organise and structure an independent and substantial research project on HR analytics based on a well-defined research question.
· Formulate and refine research questions related to HR analytics.
· Apply appropriate research methodologies (quantitative, qualitative, mix-methods etc.) to design and conduct an independent piece of research.
· Undertake a full or systematic literature review based on up to date up to date sources of information.
· Critically appraise and interpret existing literature.
· Present and synthesize complex arguments and ideas.
· Critically evaluate their own work and outline strengths and limitations of their approach and choice of methodologies.
· Communicate and present research findings.
· Organise and manage work load effectively.
Assessment Criteria
Dissertations should demonstrate mix of skills that is commensurate at masters degree level. Submitted dissertations will be assed based on novelty of the research question, quality of the literature review, robustness of the methodology used, data collection, analytic rigour and adequate discussion of the findings.
Research Question and Objectives |
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0-24 |
25-34 |
35-49 |
50-59 (Pass) |
60-69 (Merit) |
70-79 (Distinction) |
80 - 100 (Distinction) |
Not clearly stated, confusing, unrelated to title, difficult to |
Very limited lacks |
Poorly defined and presented, some confusion in rationale |
Clearly stated, some relevance, straightforward |
Well stated purpose, appropriate and realistic explanation of the context /problem/case |
Very clearly stated, feasible, innovative |
Exceptionally well |
Literature Review |
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Inadequate and/or |
Rudimentary coverage, very limited evidence of understanding |
Lacks structure with clear gaps, no discussion of |
A basic coverage of relevant literature. |
Good coverage, awareness of relevant prior research, clear structure, stated selection criteria, consistent referencing, clarity of understanding, the literature, informs and adds to the development of the project /case study |
Comprehensive and inclusive use of highly relevant literature, good |
Exceptional section that fully demonstrates a discerning, creative and critical engagement with what has been read. |
Theory and Research Methodology |
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No methodological and theoretical basis, no discussion or justification of approach, highly inadequate, no evidence of critical |
Irrelevant, very limited |
Irrelevant methodological and theoretical basis, poorly explained approach |
Some evidence of a methodological and theoretical basis, reasonably explained. |
Clear and relevant methodological and theoretical basis, appropriate approach, useful and appropriate |
Very clear and relevant methodological and theoretical basis, persuasive rational for research approach, or methods used for the development of a project/ case study, evidence of critical evaluation |
Provides excellent |
Analysis of Primary and/or Secondary Data |
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None, totally inappropriate and |
Extremely limited |
Casual acquisition |
Standard approach to collection, limited |
Standard approach to collection, clear validity and reliability, critical |
Advanced approaches of collection, clear validity, critical and robust analysis using appropriate techniques and appropriate criteria, fully justified |
Outstanding and rigorous analytical techniques and approaches, evidence of creation of new approaches (if appropriate), thorough and rigorous analysis, exceptionally well justified |
Discussion and Findings |
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No attempt to relate findings to theory |
Findings are not |
Discussion shows a very limited awareness of theory and attempt to link this to the findings. There is a very limited discussion of the implications, and limitations of the research or development |
Adequate level of critical analysis and reflection on personal learning. Adequate discussion of implications of the findings and reflection on the strengths and weaknesses of the research or development |
Some links with theory, discussion justified with appropriate evidence, good critical analysis of the implications of the findings, and reflection on the strengths and |
Comprehensive links with theory, complete |
Sophisticated and |
Presentation and Structure |
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Mostly inarticulate |
Poor presentation, |
Basic layout, inconsistent flow, few spelling and grammatical errors, poor citation and reference list, poor structure, confused. |
Adequate use of graphics and charts, good command of spelling and grammar, some typos, some omissions or inconsistencies in reference list, most sections have a logical flow and structure |
Clear and effective use of graphics and charts, no spelling or grammatical |
Very good logical flow and cohesion, Discerning use of graphics, charts and tables, no |
Outstanding logical flow, excellent use of |
Conclusion |
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Conclusions are not justified by evidence, they do not relate to the topic of the dissertation, their |
Conclusions |
Conclusions have |
Adequate attempt |
Clear conclusions relating to the |
Clear conclusions with a very good relationship to the |
Exceptional conclusions that relate strongly to the topic of the dissertation with |
2023-06-27