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ASSESSMENT BRIEF
Subject Code and Title PUBH6013 Qualitative Research Methods
Assessment Assessment 2: Individual Research Proposal
Individual/Group Individual
Length 1, 500 words (+/- 10%)
Learning Outcomes This assessment addresses the following learning outcomes:
a) Understand epistemologies as they relate to qualitative
esearch and when to use qualitative methodology
) Critically evaluate different theoretical and methodological
approaches to qualitative research
d) Appreciate cultural and ethical considerations for
qualitative research in Public Health
e) Understand sampling techniques, bias and rigour as
they apply to qualitative research
Submission By 11:55pm AEST/AEDT Sunday of Week 7
Weighting 40%
Total Marks 100 marks
Context:
This assessment is prescribed to advance literature searching, critical analysis, research
question development, research planning skills, and reflexivity as a researcher.
This assessment involves developing a research question, preparing interview and probe
questions, identifying four people that you can interview on this topic (for example, your
family or friends, colleagues), and reflecting on your motivation and justification of your
esearch proposal.
It assesses the key understanding necessary for conceptualising and developing a qualitative
esearch proposal, which will prepare you for the use of qualitative methods in research and
evaluation as a public health practitioner.
There are two steps to completing this assignment.
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Instructions:
Step 1:
Develop a research question (similar to the ones you have explored throughout this subject)
that supports qualitative exploration of a topic of your choice. Review the materials from
Module 1 to familiarise yourself with the scope and purpose of qualitative research.
Step 2:
Write a research proposal for your qualitative project.
You must include:
• A
ief literature review to summarise the existing knowledge in this space, and
justify your proposed project.
• Your research question and the knowledge gap that it will address.
• A summary of the key elements of the methodology that you think would be the
most appropriate methodology to use to explore your research question (ie
grounded theory, phenomenology etc), and why it is appropriate for exploring your
esearch question.
• Your methods, including how you will select your participants (in this case, four
people whom you already know) and your interview process.
• Your interview questions.
• A personal reflection on your motivation for exploring this research question, any
ethical or cultural considerations for your project, and anything that could create a
isk of bias in your data (ie interviewing friends).
IMPORTANT NOTES
1. DO NOT commence interviews until you have received feedback from your
facilitator on your research and interview questions, and made any
necessary changes.
2. Make sure that you have the permission of your interviewees before recording
your conversations.
Assessment Criteria:
• Justification of your research project (40%)
• Summary of methodology and methods (30%)
• Reflective writing on motivation and potential for bias (10%)
• Use of academic conventions (20%)
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Learning Ru
ics
Assessment
Attributes Fail (Unacceptable)
Pass
(Functional)
Credit
(Proficient)
Distinction
(Advanced)
High Distinction
(Exceptional)
Grade Description
(Grading Scheme)
Evidence of unsatisfactory achievement
of one or more of the learning
objectives of the course, insufficient
understanding of the course content
and/or unsatisfactory level of skill
development.
Evidence of
satisfactory
achievement of
course learning
objectives, the
development of
elevant skills to a
competent level, and
adequate
interpretation and
critical analysis skills.
Evidence of a good level
of understanding,
knowledge and skill
development in relation
to the content of the
course or work of a
superior quality on the
majority of the learning
objectives of the
course. Demonstration
of a high level of
interpretation and
critical analysis skills.
Evidence of a high
level of
achievement of
the learning
objectives of the
course
demonstrated in
such areas as
interpretation and
critical analysis,
logical argument,
use of
methodology and
communication
skills.
Evidence of an
exceptional level of
achievement of
learning objectives
across the entire
content of the course
demonstrated in such
areas as
interpretation and
critical analysis,
logical argument,
creativity, originality,
use of methodology
and communication
skills.
Summary of
Methodology and
Methods
Insufficient awareness of context and
purpose of the assignment.
Limited understanding of required
concepts and knowledge
Key components of the assignment are
not addressed.
Adequate awareness
of context and
purpose of the
assignment.
Adequate knowledge
or understanding of
the field or discipline.
Resembles a recall or
summary of key ideas.
Consistent awareness
of the context and
purpose of assignment.
Thorough knowledge or
understanding of the
field or discipline/s.
Supports personal
opinion and
information
substantiated by
evidence from the
Advanced
understanding of
the context and
purpose of the
assignment.
Highly developed
understanding of
the field or
discipline/s.
Discriminates
etween personal
Systematic and
critical understanding
of context and
purpose of the
assignment.
A sophisticated
understanding of the
field or discipline/s.
Systematically and
critically discriminates
etween personal
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30%
Refers to personal
opinion instead of
evidence from the
esearch/course
materials.
esearch/course
materials.
Demonstrates a
capacity to explain and
apply relevant
concepts.
opinion and
information
substantiated by
obust evidence
from the
esearch/course
materials and
extended reading.
Well
demonstrated
capacity to explain
and apply relevant
concepts.
opinion and
information
substantiated by
obust evidence from
the research/course
materials and
extended reading.
Mastery of concepts
and application to
new
situations/further
learning.
Justification of
esearch proposal
40%
Specific position (perspective or
argument) fails to take into account the
complexities of the issue(s) or scope of
the assignment.
Makes assertions that are not justified.
Specific position
(perspective or
argument) begins to
take into account the
issue(s) or scope of
the assignment.
Justifies any
conclusions reached
with arguments not
merely assertion.
Specific position
(perspective or
argument) takes into
account the
complexities of the
issue(s) or scope of the
assignment. Others’
points of view are
acknowledged.
Justifies the purpose of
and need for the
proposal with well-
formed arguments not
merely assertion.
Specific position
(perspective or
argument) is
expertly presented
and accurately
takes into account
the complexities of
the issue(s) and
scope of the
assignment.
Justifies the
purpose of and
need for the
proposal with well-
Specific position
(perspective or
argument) is
presented expertly,
authoritatively and
imaginatively,
accurately taking into
account the
complexities of the
issue(s) and scope of
the assignment.
Limits of position are
acknowledged.
Justifies the purpose
of and need for the
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developed
arguments.
proposal with
sophisticated
arguments.
Reflective writing on
motivation for
undertaking this
project, and potential
ias
10%
Difficulty in formulating own reflective
thoughts and lack of recognition of
ethical principles and competing
interests. Describes abstract concepts
and facts, but does not apply personal
eflection to the topic.
Attempts to engage in
personal reflection,
although still refers to
facts and concepts.
Considers some
potential sources of
ias.
Engages in personal
eflection on the topic,
and considers some
potential sources of
ias.
Engages in
thoughtful
personal reflection
on the topic,
including
eference to
personal
experiences, and
considers potential
sources of bias
thoroughly.
Engages in
sophisticated
personal reflection on
the topic, including
eference to personal
experiences, and