PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT PORTFOLIO: REFLECTIVE PAPER
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT PORTFOLIO: REFLECTIVE PAPER
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PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT PORTFOLIO: REFLECTIVE PAPER
How has your understanding of your research study changed since
this module started? This week, you will reflect on the basic
research principles and knowledge that you have acquired in this
module.
This final PDP Assignment aims to build on the knowledge from the
module and apply this to the real world.
This Research Methods module has provided you with an understanding
of the principles and skills needed in order to design and conduct
business management research.
This week’s Personal Development Portfolio activity will enable you
to reflect on your learning and experiences. You will consider how
these concepts will apply to the next step, whether this is relating
to academic research project or any other research that you may
undertake for the investigation of a business problem in your
professional context.
TO PREPARE FOR THIS PDP ASSIGNMENT:
* Reflect on the readings you have encountered in the 8 WEEKS of
this module
* Revisit your PDP submission in WEEK 4
TO COMPLETE THIS PDP ASSIGNMENT:
BY DAY 7 (TUESDAY)
Write a critically reflective paper (1,000 words):
In completing the PDP, now in Week 8 reconsider the questions posed
in Week 4:
* How has the information that you have discussed across the ENTIRE
class, researched and read helped you to understand the practice of
academic research and the type of research skills that you have
developed over your previous modules?
* Have your ideas and views of academic research now changed?
* How has your understanding of academic research and your own
ability to conduct research developed?
* How will you apply what you have learnt so far and overall when
conducting future research?
Additionally, consider:
* What is the importance of ethical conduct in research, and how
might this influence any potential, future research projects that you
undertake?
By DAY 7 (TUESDAY), submit your Personal Development Portfolio to the
Turnitin Link provided.
This assignment is graded. See the rubric for specific grading
criteria.
YOU MUST READ THE ATTACHED TO KNOW WHAT YOU WILL WRITE ABOUT,
FOLLOWING:
MODULE TEXT
Collis, J. & Hussey, R. (2013) _Business Research: A Practical Guide
for Undergraduate and Postgraduate Students_. 4th- 3ed. London:
Palgrave-MacMillan.
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