Interim Report Cover Page
Title of report (This should be a clear and unambiguous research question)
Author’s name:
St ID Number:
Date submitted:
ASHE Tutor:
Introduction XXXXXXXXXXwords)
· This should begin with a
ief description of the research problem and the importance
enefit of investing time in the research –effects on the community/environment/economy – and crucially the links to sustainability.
· The aims of the report should be concisely explained. Define any terms or acronyms used that the reader may not be familiar with.
· The main body should include clear information with supporting data from well-sourced references (with citation), and have a clear, logical flow that provides a context for the question chosen.
· The main purpose here is to introduce background literature that is relevant to your central research question and illustrate knowledge of the research area.
· A very
ief overview of what you are going to discuss in each section – this should provide the link to the Methods section.
Methodology
· Describe the procedure and methods adopted to collect quantitative and qualitative data.
· Highlight the samples used and give reasons why you chose this sample set (e.g. number of people interviewed and their demographic makeup).
· Briefly justify your approach and methods (e.g. why you chose a questionnaire rather than personal interview).
· Use Google Docs/Forms to generate your questionnaire.
· The questionnaire should illustrate a clear understanding of survey requirements and provide data suitable for data analysis for the FULL report (due in April 2020).
Note: Include a copy of your blank questionnaire in the appendix – not in the methodology section
References
All sources should be cited in the body of the Interim Report.
In addition, you should provide a full reference list – of suitable quality and quantity.
Please use the Harvard referencing style, as set out in the MMU Li
ary Referencing guidelines – this is an important indicator of academic rigour.
Appendices
This should include any information that cannot easily be included in the body of your report such as an example questionnaire you have designed, a transcript of an audio or video interview.
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