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Business Research Methods
3,500 words
Business Research Methods – Research Methodologies, Research Instrument and Research Dissemination
This individual assessment for the Business Research Methods module requires students to produce a structured report of no more than 3,500 words. The assessment is designed to develop students’ ability to identify and justify a suitable business research problem, critically evaluate research methodologies, design an appropriate research instrument, and consider how potential research findings could be effectively communicated to relevant audiences. The report consists of three interconnected sections that require students to demonstrate critical research skills and an understanding of how research can contribute to knowledge and practical decision-making. Section 1 focuses on comparing two research methodologies. Students select a topic of interest or a business problem relevant to their degree specialism, such as strategy, supply chain management, international business and economics, marketing, finance, or human resources. They first explain and justify the selected research problem and formulate a research question. Students then review relevant academic literature, justify the selection of key readings, and demonstrate the scope of the literature through a visual presentation such as a mind map, Venn diagram, or literature map. The section concludes with a detailed critical evaluation of at least two established research methodologies, considering their application, contribution to theory and research, advantages, limitations, constraints, and potential research gaps. Section 2 focuses on the development of a research instrument. Students design an appropriate instrument for their proposed research, such as an interview guide, survey questionnaire, or another suitable data-collection tool. The instrument is provided in an appendix, while the main report includes a reflection explaining how and why it was designed. Students are not required to collect data for this assessment. The section concludes by evaluating the expected value of the proposed instrument and its potential contribution to answering the research question. Section 3 addresses research dissemination. Students identify the audiences that could benefit from the potential research findings and explain why those audiences are relevant. They also consider appropriate methods of communicating research outcomes, including suitable summaries, media, report design, and potential partners such as public organisations, NGOs, associations, or industry. The assessment requires Harvard referencing and a bibliography containing at least 12 relevant journal articles, including at least six published within the previous 24 months. The report is assessed on the clarity of the research problem, depth of literature analysis, critical evaluation of research methods, quality of the proposed research instrument, understanding of research dissemination, and overall academic presentation.
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Engineering and Environment Advanced Practice London Campus Consultancy Project
5,000 words
Group Consultancy Report – Engineering and Environment Advanced Practice
This assessment is a group consultancy project for the LD7119 Engineering and Environment Advanced Practice London Campus Consultancy Project module at Northumbria University. Students work in consultancy groups of four to five members and are assigned a live project in collaboration with an organisation and the university. The purpose of the assessment is to investigate an organisational issue or requirement and develop practical, evidence-based solutions that can support the organisation in implementing improvements. The main assessment consists of a 5,000-word Group Consultancy Report and a compulsory 10-minute client presentation. The report is expected to demonstrate a professional and commercially appropriate approach to consultancy work. It should provide a clear introduction to the project, establish the organisational context, and analyse the business requirements and needs of the client organisation. The report should then explain the research methodology used, including appropriate ethical considerations and the design of the practical work undertaken. A substantial part of the assessment focuses on research, discussion and findings. Students are expected to collect and analyse relevant evidence, present their findings clearly, and provide evidence of practical implementation and testing where applicable. The assessment therefore requires students to connect academic research and relevant theories with practical consultancy activities and organisational requirements. Evidence from diagnostic tools, feedback and other appropriate sources can be incorporated into the report to support the analysis and conclusions. The final part of the report focuses on recommendations and improvements. Students should develop practical and actionable recommendations that are relevant to the organisation and can contribute to the successful implementation of the proposed ideas. Recommendations should be supported by the research findings and should demonstrate an understanding of the organisation's requirements and potential implementation considerations. The assessment is worth 50% of the total marks available for the module, which is assessed on a pass/fail basis. The report has a 5,000-word limit, excluding the table of contents, page numbers and captions for figures and tables. The client presentation is compulsory, although it does not have marks directly allocated to it; its purpose is to help the client and supervisor understand the consultancy project. The assessment is evaluated across professional and commercial presentation and introduction, business and requirement analysis, research methodology including ethics and practical work design, research and findings including implementation and testing, and recommendations including improvements. Students are also required to acknowledge sources appropriately and complete the assessment declaration regarding their work and any use of generative AI. The assessment brief states that AI may assist with activities such as improving grammar, structure, organising ideas and providing suggestions, but the main content, analysis and conclusions must remain the student's own work.
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Engineering and Environment Advanced Practice
3,000 words
AP Research Project – Reflective Individual Report and Poster Presentation
This assessment is the Advanced Practice (AP) Research Project for the Engineering and Environment Advanced Practice London Campus Research Project module. It is designed for postgraduate students undertaking an independent research project with supervisory guidance. The assessment provides an opportunity to reflect critically on the research process, knowledge gained, professional development and challenges encountered during the project. Students are expected to demonstrate independent learning, research skills, critical thinking and the ability to communicate complex ideas in a professional context. The main assessment is a 3,000-word Reflective Individual Report, which contributes 80% of the module assessment. The report is structured around four key areas. The first section, Finding a Research Topic, requires students to explain how and why they selected their research topic, the research tools and search strategies used, the library collections explored, their research aims and objectives, and relevant discussions or recommendations received from their supervisor. The second section, Professional Activities, focuses on reflection on research development activities, scheduling, the independent researcher role, challenges such as time management, and communication with the supervisor. The third section, Literature Review and Research Work, requires students to critically review relevant literature, discuss their research method, demonstrate major research activities and consider the feasibility of the selected method, including challenges and recommendations. The final section, Reflection of Research Project, requires critical reflection on personal strengths and weaknesses, continuous self-development and the relevance of research activities to the student's programme of study and future career. Areas such as decision making, problem solving, communication and influencing, technical skills, collaboration, innovation and proactivity should be considered. The second component is a 10-minute Poster Presentation worth 20% of the assessment. The poster should provide a balanced combination of visuals and text and present the research objectives and significance, a summary of the literature review and research method, key research findings, and conclusions and recommendations. The assessment also requires appropriate academic presentation, including a cover page, table of contents, page numbers, figure and table captions, numbered headings and consistent formatting. Harvard or APA referencing may be used. The report is submitted through Turnitin and is subject to anonymous marking. The assessment is a Pass/Fail module, with students required to achieve at least 50% to pass.
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Engineering and Environment Advanced Practice London Campus Research Project
3,000 words
LD7152 – AP Research Project
The LD7152 AP Research Project is a postgraduate research and reflective assessment for students studying within the MSc Computing Framework or MSc International Project Management programme. The module focuses on developing students as independent researchers and requires them to reflect critically on their research strategy, activities, learning and personal development. The assessment is designed to encourage students to recognise their achievements, identify challenges encountered during the research process and evaluate how their research experience has contributed to their academic and professional development. The assessment consists of two components: a 3,000-word Reflective Individual Report worth 80% and a 10-minute Poster Presentation worth 20%. Students are expected to work independently while receiving supervisory guidance. The reflective report requires students to demonstrate critical engagement with knowledge discovery and reflect on their educational development in relation to the challenges experienced during their research project. The report is structured around four main areas. The first section, Finding a Research Topic, is approximately 500 words and requires students to explain their chosen topic, why it was selected, the research tools and search techniques used, the Library collections explored, the research aims and objectives, and relevant discussions or recommendations from their supervisor. The second section, Professional Activities, is approximately 500 words and focuses on research development tasks, scheduling, the independent researcher role, challenges such as time management, and communication with the supervisor. The third section, Literature Review and Research Work, is approximately 1,500 words. It requires a critical review of relevant literature with appropriate citation, discussion of the research method and major research activities, and consideration of the feasibility, challenges and recommendations associated with the selected method. The fourth section, Reflection of Research Project, is approximately 500 words and focuses on achievements, contributions, strengths and weaknesses, continuous self-development and employability. Students are expected to reflect on areas including decision making, problem solving, communication and influencing, technical skills, collaboration, innovation and proactivity. The second assessment component is a 10-minute poster presentation. The poster should provide an overview of the research activities and communicate what the student learned during the research process. It should balance visual and textual information and include the research objectives and significance, a summary of the literature review and research method, key research findings, and conclusions and recommendations. The report must include a cover page, table of contents, page numbers and captions for figures and tables. The required formatting includes Times New Roman, 12-point font, numbered headings and approximately 1.2–1.3 line spacing. The assessment brief permits Harvard or APA referencing. The report is submitted electronically through Turnitin on Blackboard. The module is assessed on a Pass/Fail basis, with students required to achieve 50% or above to pass. The assessment also evaluates critical reflection, application of knowledge, independent learning, communication of complex ideas, personal development and reflection on technical leadership.
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