research topic - Women in Construction
Use template on document provided -create research question- supporting argument- contrasting arguments- relevance
word count 200 words
Must also provide references, industry reports, journal articles, and academic conference articles in HARVARD STYLEmust fill in whole template document provided
REVISED STUDY PROGRAMME RMIT Classification: Trusted ASSESSMENT ONE – TOPIC/RELEVANCE Task one – topic selection [45%] Task two – references [45%] Presentation and written communication of tasks one and two [10%] Name Student number Discipline (CM/PM/PV) Topic Selection [45%] Complete the table below for your identified topics of interest. Your topic can be about addressing an existing challenge, need for completely new discovery, or innovation in existing actions. First formulate a research question for your chosen topic, noting that research question needs to be engaged and related to the identified research gap from prior literature (requires substantial reading). Remember that research question should be specific, detailed, and as mentioned engaged with the existing literature on the research topic, and you should constantly question your assumptions. In the description section, explain the research question in more details. Use references to connect it to previous research gap or demonstrate how your research contributes to the existing knowledge and literature. In the rationale section, discuss the importance of the issue, stakeholders for whom the issue matters, and back up your arguments with fact (and data). Rationale is the only section for which you can use general references such as credible news sources in addition to the three types of references we use in other sections. Note that this assessment requires a lot of reading to spot the research gap, and revision of initial thoughts and ideas to formulate a concise, to the point and strong research question, that is further supported by a description, and justified rationale. It is highly recommended that you start very early with this assessment and think about it through the first three weeks. Max. word count is 200 (±10%) Research Question Supporting arguments Contrasting arguments Rationale (why the topic is relevant and important) REFERENCES ( List the references used in your description and rationale in HARVARD format. Ensure that they are cited correctly and consistently. See the marking rubric for further details. Refer to EascyCite to check your references ) Grades for the reference section are part of the relevant box above, i.e., supporting/contrasting arguments and rationale sections. INDUSTRY REPORTS [15%] ( For your first topic of research (your most preferred topic), you are required to search and find additional references to improve your skills on finding references. These references are not cited within the assessment, as this part of the assessment is solely focused on your skills to identify and properly cite references. Search and list Five Industry Reports relevant to your first topic of research interest. Decide on the most reliable and relevant documents as discussed in the tutorial. Remember to use the correct HARVARD referencing system. ) 1 2 3 4 5 ACADEMIC JOURNAL ARTICLES [15%] For your topic of research, you are required to search and find additional references to improve your skills on finding references. These references are not cited within the assessment, as this part of the assessment is solely focused on your skills to identify and properly cite references. Search and list Ten Academic Journal Articles relevant to your preferred topic of research interest. Remember to use the correct HARVARD referencing system. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ACADEMIC CONFERENCE ARTICLES [15%] For your topic of research, you are required to search and find additional references to improve your skills on finding references. These references are not cited within the assessment, as this part of the assessment is solely focused on your skills to identify and properly cite references. Search and list FIVE Academic Conference Articles relevant to your preferred topic of research interest. Remember to use the correct RMIT HARVARD referencing system. 1 2 3 4 5 2 | Page Microsoft Word - Assessment 1 - Rubric.docx RMIT Classification: Trusted ASSESSMENT 1 CRITERIA ASSESSMENT CRITERIA: MAPPED TO LEARNING OUTCOMES HIGH DISTINCTION (80-100%) (EXCELLENT EXPLORATION OF MAIN ISSUES WITH OUTSTANDING LEVEL OF INDEPENDENT THINKING AND CRITICAL ANALYSIS) DISTINCTION (70-79%) (COMPREHENSIVE EXPLORATION OF MAIN ISSUES WITH HIGH LEVEL OF INDEPENDENT THINKING AND CRITICAL CREDIT (60-69%) (ALL THE MAIN ISSUES ARE ADDRESSED; SOME INDEPENDENT THINKING AND ANALYSIS) PASS (50-59%) (MAJORITY OF THE MAIN ISSUES ADDRESSED; INDEPENDENT THINKING AND ANALYSIS ARE EMERGING) FAIL (0-49%) (FAILURE TO ADEQUATELY ADDRESS THE MAIN ISSUES; LACK EVIDENCE FOR INDEPENDENT THINKING AND/OR ANALYSIS) Research Topic and Question 45% Topic and research question are very strongly articulated, clear and focused. Research question clearly draws upon existing literature and supported by evidence and demonstrate very clear link to address the research gap The rationale is logical, and relevance is clearly and confidently articulated and strongly supported by the logic. Topic and research question very well- articulated, clear and focused. Research question clearly draws upon existing literature and supported by evidence and demonstrate clear link to address the research gap The rationale is logical, and relevance is clearly and confidently articulated and well supported by the logic Topic and research question well- articulated, clear and focused. Research question clearly draws upon existing literature and supported by evidence and demonstrate link to address the research gap The rationale is logical, and relevance is generally, clearly and confidently articulated and generally supported by the logic. Articulated, clear and focused topic and research question are emerging. Evidence of the research question drawing upon existing literature and evidence is emerging. Unclear link on how the research question is addressing the research gap The logic of the rationale is emerging, and relevance is generally clearly articulated; some evidence of the logic to support the research question. Topic and research question are poorly articulated, unclear and broad. Research question does not draw upon existing literature and not supported by evidence. No link on how the research question is addressing the research gap The logic of the rationale is not evident and there is a lack of relevance and logic. Use of others’ words without proper referencing or use of quotation. REFERENCES 45% Referencing completely conforms to RMIT’s Harvard style (http://www1.rmit.edu.au/li brary/referencing-guides) Referencing conforms to RMIT’s Harvard style with very few examples of minor inconsistencies (http://www1.rmit.edu.au /library/referencing- guides) Referencing conforms to RMIT’s Harvard style with few examples of minor inconsistencies (http://www1.rmit.edu.au/lib rary/referencing-guides) Referencing generally conforms to RMIT’s Harvard style (http://www1.rmit.edu.au/library /referencing-guides) Referencing does not conform to RMIT’s Harvard style (http://www1.rmit.edu.au/library /referencing-guides) http://www1.rmit.edu.au/li http://www1.rmit.edu.au/ http://www1.rmit.edu.au/lib http://www1.rmit.edu.au/library http://www1.rmit.edu.au/library RMIT Classification: Trusted WRITTEN COMMUN ICATION 10% High level independent thinking and structured communication of ideas, creative and logical argument, Outstanding ability to convey the logic concisely. Excellent use of English with few or no errors. Evidence of very thorough proof- reading and editing. Response consistently demonstrates high level of independent thinking and structured communication of ideas, creative and logical argument, Strong ability to convey the logic concisely. Excellent use of English with few or no errors. Evidence of very thorough proof-reading and editing. Response generally demonstrates high level of independent thinking; communication of ideas is generally well structured; Clear logic and ability to concisely convey the logic. Good use of English with minor spelling/grammatical and syntax errors. Evidence of proof-reading and editing. Emerging evidence of independent thinking; generally a structured communication of ideas; Clear logic and ability to concisely convey the logic is emerging. Satisfactory use of English with minor spelling/ grammatical and syntax errors. Evidence of very thorough proof-reading and editing is emerging. Please refer to study and learning center (https://emedia.rmit.edu.au/lea rninglab/). Little evidence of the independent thinking and structured communication of ideas; Lack of logical development of argument Poor English (spelling/grammar/ syntax); Lack of ability to referring to the work of others in your own word. Use of others’ words without proper referencing or use of quotation. No evidence of proof- reading and editing. Please refer to study and learning center (https://emedia.rmit.edu.au/lear ninglab/).