This
assessment is an individual presentation of the research proposal that presents
student’s ability to effectively communicate the idea, objectives and research
methodology of the planned research project and justify chosen research design.
The students are expected to logically substantiate theoretical framework for
preliminary research and research methodology, choice of data to be collected
and analysed, methods and procedures to complete the research, as well as the
research timeline and its feasibility.
Depending
on the context, the presentation of the research proposal might be needed in a
range of situations either in the employment in tourism sector or in an academic
setting, where students will need to solve a theoretical and/or practical problem.
Therefore, the ability to orally present a research proposal in a clear,
concise and convincing way and support the presentation with effective and
appealing slides is an essential component of professional skillset of the
would-be Bachelor in Business and Tourism Management. Another essential skill
is ability to handle questions effectively, demonstrate readiness to provide
additional details and justify choices and decisions.
Individual presentation of the research proposal is the final assignment
in Level 5, and logically prepares students to undertaking a dissertation at
Level 6. By presenting this assignment, students must demonstrate they have achieved
their learning objectives, i.e. have knowledge and understanding of approaches
to research design and are able to evaluate the usefulness of various methods
and techniques for primary data-gathering and analysis, ethical, practical and
theoretical considerations and limitations of their research
