• You will choose an article from a top journal in your field that uses a qualitative methodology.
• You should verify with the module leader that your chosen article is appropriate (this may be done verbally during classes).
• If your field has embraced qualitative methods and you have many articles to choose from, you should choose an article that employs a method that is of particular interest to you.
• If possible, choose an article that is related to your proposed research.
• Write a critical review of this article on qualitative research (2,500 Words)

Note: Mixed mode of research methodology is NOT allowed. Only qualitative methods can be used.
You should include in your review:
• 1. The full citation
• 2. The philosophy and theoretical perspective being employed
• 3. The data collection method(s) used
• 4. A critique of the methods used

Part 2: Proposal/Data Collection/Analysis (50%)
• You will identify a research topic that can be addressed using qualitative data collection techniques.
• In this stage, you will need to identify how this research question is grounded in existing literature AND how your question fills a gap or contradicts existing thinking.
• You must propose a data collection guide that highlights the three data techniques you plan to employ. This means your mean data collection / data analysis / data validation
• You must then present a preliminary analysis of findings that includes initial insights about the topic and possible refinements to the topic that may emerge.
• Write a qualitative research proposal (2,500 Words)
Note: Mixed mode of research methodology is NOT allowed. Only qualitative methods can be used.

Your proposal should include the following;
• a. Abstract
• b. Research questions {include Aims and Objectives}
• c. Research Philosophy
• d. Literature review
• e. Description of context and participants
• f. Explanation of data collection steps
• g. Explanation of data analysis
• h. Preliminary findings
• i. Discussion that emerged from findings
• j. Appendix with your personal reflections

FORMATTING AND LAYOUT

Please note the following when completing your written assignment:
1. Writing: Written in English in an appropriate business/academic style
2. Focus: Focus only on the tasks set in the assignment.
3. Formatting: Typed on A4 paper in Times New Roman or Arial font 12 with at 2 centimetre space at each edge, 1.5 spaced and pages numbered.
4. Document format: Word
5. Ensure the assignment specification (Page 1) is attached to your assignment and a bibliography using Harvard referencing throughout is also provided.
6. Research: Research should use reliable and relevant sources of information e.g. academic books and journals that have been peer reviewed. The research should be extensive.

The use of a range of information sources is expected – academic books, peer reviewed journal articles, professional articles, press releases and newspaper articles, reliable statistics, company annual reports and other company information.