this is a research proposal

1. Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Media – Course work
Specification 2021/22
Module name: Study Skills and Research Methods
Module code: ENGT 5214
Title of the Assignment: Assignment B
This coursework item is: Summative
This summative coursework will be marked anonymously No
The learning outcomes that are assessed by this coursework are:
1. To collect relevant literature and reference appropriate tools
2. To select and justify the use of research methodologies according to the task
3. To analyse, interpret and present data in a way that communicates the relevant
information to specialist and non-specialist readers
4. To plan and structure a meaningful and original research project and report
This coursework constitutes 70% to the overall module mark.
Date Set: 07/10/21
Date & Time Due: 21/01/22
Your marked coursework and feedback will be
available to you on:
If for any reason this is not forthcoming by the due date your module
leader will let you know why and when it can be expected. The Head of
Studies (JGow@dmu.ac.uk) should be informed of any issues relating
to the return of marked coursework and feedback.
18/02/22
When completed you are required to submit your coursework to:
All completed coursework must be sent to the module leader electronically using the
Blackboard VLE ‘send assignment’ facility. To access this, see the ‘Turnitin’ button to
the left of the screen when viewing this module.
Work submitted by other means will not be accepted.
Late submission of coursework policy: Late submissions will be processed in accordance
with current University regulations which state:
“the time period during which a student may submit a piece of work late without authorisation and
have the work capped at 50% if passed is 14 calendar days. Work submitted unauthorised more than
14 calendar days after the original submission date will receive a mark of 0%. These regulations
apply to a student’s first attempt at coursework. Work submitted late without authorisation which
constitutes reassessment of a previously failed piece of coursework will always receive a mark of
0%.”
Academic Offences and Bad Academic Practices:
These include plagiarism, cheating, collusion, copying work and reuse of your own work, poor
referencing or the passing off of somebody else's ideas as your own. If you are in any doubt about
what constitutes an academic offence or bad academic practice you must check with your tutor.
Further information and details of how DSU can support you, if needed, is available at:
http://www.dmu.ac.uk/dmu-students/the-student-gateway/academic-support-office/academic-
offences.aspx and
http://www.dmu.ac.uk/dmu-students/the-student-gateway/academic-support-office/bad-academic-
practice.aspx
Assignment B - Tasks to be undertaken:
This assignment is intended to support the development of a clear research proposal in
one of the following areas;
• Energy and Sustainable Development
• Energy and Sustainable Building Design
• Energy Engineering
• Engineering Management

2. Your research proposal should include the following;
• An introduction to the research topic and problem context
• The presentation of a clear research aim and set of research objectives
• A concise literature survey highlighting the key literature on your proposed project
demonstrating critical thinking skills
• A detailed explanation, with justification, of your chosen methodology for your
planned research study
• A summary of any ethical issues that you anticipate and how these will be addressed.
• Consideration of any risks involved with the chosen methodology, and how these will
be managed
• A detailed work plan for the proposed study including Milestones and related tasks
• An appropriately styled reference list
The marking scheme for the assignment is;
Concise literature review clearly
proposed research
This assignment should not be more than 2,500 words excluding references.
• Relevant introduction and context to chosen research topic.
(10%)
• Clear research aim and relevant research objectives presented
(15%)
• Concise literature review clearly presenting research area and identifying
research gap for proposed research
(20%)
• Detailed methodology for proposed research activity
(25%)
• Details of relevant ethical consideration relating to carrying out proposed
research
(5%)
• Identification, and possible mitigation, of risks involved with
carrying out the proposed research
(5%)
• Detailed work plan for research
(10%)
• Style, structure and use of appropriate referencing style
(10%)

3. 60% - 69%
“Merit Level”
55% – 59%
“pass level”
50% – 54%
“marginal
pass level”
45% – 49%
“marginal fail”
40% - 44%
“fail”
A clear grasp of an appropriate methodology suitably focused on
the topic/problem. A good level of understanding, organisation
and relevant technical ability. An ability to synthesise material
and to construct responses which reveal good skills of critical
analysis and insight.
A coherent response to the task undertaken demonstrating a
sound grasp of appropriate methodology. Work will be accurate
and appropriately organised with clear evidence of skills of
critical analysis.
The grasp of material and methodology is such as to enable a
basic response to the task undertaken. Work will generally be
accurate and appropriately organised with some evidence of
critical analysis.
The work demonstrates some understanding of the topic/
problem but overall the achievement in terms of understanding,
technical accuracy, organisation and critical analysis does not
justify a pass mark.
Student’s performance is deficient in most respects, revealing
inadequate grasp of the material, poor organisational and
technical ability and poorly developed communication skills. No
evidence of critical analysis. A clear fail.
Module leaders/tutor names: Prof Mark Lemon
Contact details: mlemon@dmu.ac.uk
• Possesses an authoritative grasp of the conceptual context
within which the work was undertaken
• Is able to display originality, insight and powers of in-depth
critical analysis in the solution offered and/or is able to sustain
an argument displaying originality, insight into current debates
and conceptual positions, in-depth critical analysis, and is
capable of expressing this argument clearly, concisely and
accurately
• Possesses a high degree of relevant technical competence
Description
Excellent work which demonstrates that the student:
Band
70% - 100%
“Distinction Level”
How the work will be marked:
Assessment will be based on the extent to which the learning outcomes listed above have
been met.
Deliverables to be submitted for assessment:
2500 word report.