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This document provides guidelines for students completing their 2022 research project. It outlines the research process and requirements, including allocating supervisors, developing a proposal and chapters, collecting and analyzing data, and submitting a final report between 50-60 pages following APA style. Students must meet regular deadlines, are prohibited from plagiarizing, and will have their reports graded based on elements like the abstract, introduction, methodology, and discussion/conclusion. The coordinator is available to assist students in completing this independent work on time.

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Isa3810 Research Intro Document2022

This document provides guidelines for students completing their 2022 research project. It outlines the research process and requirements, including allocating supervisors, developing a proposal and chapters, collecting and analyzing data, and submitting a final report between 50-60 pages following APA style. Students must meet regular deadlines, are prohibited from plagiarizing, and will have their reports graded based on elements like the abstract, introduction, methodology, and discussion/conclusion. The coordinator is available to assist students in completing this independent work on time.

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ISA3810 RESEARCH PROJECT [Media]

GUIDELINES 2022

 This document serves to assist you with the completion of your


research project.
 In the following pages you will find:
o Introductory information
o Guidelines on the format of the final report
o Sample cover page
o Student/supervisor agreement
o Project deadlines and meetings sign-off
o Project marks allocation

Research Project Coordinator: Ms Martha Mosha


Office: M029
Tel: 061 206 4872
E-mail: [email protected]

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Introduction
This year long course requires you to do an independent research study on a topic of your choice.
Topics may be drawn from the broad area of media and communication. The choice of topic must
be something you are interested in since you will have to live with it for the rest of the year. The
area you choose must also be an area you have the intellectual capability to grapple with.

Research Supervisors
You will be allocated a supervisor from within the department at the beginning of the research
process. She/he will guide you and ensure that your study is successfully completed and there are
no problems or plagiarism. In case of proven plagiarism the student will be disqualified. It is your
responsibility to maintain regular contact with your supervisor, this will ensure any problems or
difficulties will be dealt with at an early stage and keep you on track in the right direction.

Research time schedule


Meeting of deadlines will ensure that you do not fall behind in your research paper. Part of the
training in the independent research paper is to learn how to operate within deadlines.

Working during recess and holidays


This is an independent piece of work and you will therefore be expected to continue your work
throughout the stipulated period including holiday and recess periods.

Research paper specifications


The final report should be between 50 and 60 pages. Standard format for presentation should be
followed.

Research is an enjoyable experience and it is our hope that you enjoy this year’s research project.
The best way to ensure that it is worthwhile is to do things on time and not leave activities
unattended until the last minute.

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GUIDELINES ON THE FORMAT OF THE FINAL REPORT

• Cover/Title page (See sample attached)


• Abstract (highlights of methods, population, design, data collection, main findings)
• Dedication
• Acknowledgements
• Declaration (must be signed)
• Table of Contents
• List of tables and or list of figures where applicable
• List of abbreviations and acronyms
The main body of the research report
Each chapter should begin with a short introduction and end with a summary.
Chapter 1: Introduction (10-15 pages)
This chapter must introduce the study and provide a comprehensive overview of the research
problem.
Chapter 2: Literature review and Theoretical or Conceptual Framework (10-15 pages)
The expanded literature review must have subheadings. Your chapter should indicate in the
introduction how it is structured/organized. Discuss the theories that relate to your study and/or
your conceptual framework and how the theory or conceptual framework you choose will guide
your study.
Chapter 3: Research methodology (10-15 pages)
The expanded methodology must have subheadings. Your chapter should indicate in its
introduction how it is structured/organized.
Chapter 4: Data presentation (10-15 pages)
Present your data and do not spoil it by discussing and comparing your findings with the
literature. This is discussion and will be done in the next Chapter.
Chapter 5: Discussion of Findings, Summary, Conclusions and Recommendations (10-15
pages)
 Discussion of findings: This section compares the study’s findings with what literature is
saying.
 Summary of Findings: It summarizes the findings.
 Conclusions: Please note its conclusions (note the s at the end. This section shows how
objectives have been met or answers the research questions.
 Recommendations: Recommendations emanating from the study findings.
References
Only sources cited in the text must be listed here following APA style of referencing.
Unless critical in the area of research, primary and secondary sources of information cited
shall not be more than 10 years old.
Font and Spacing
12 point for the main text
Double spaced

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Sample Cover Page

EVALUATING THE IMPACT OF SOCIAL MEDIA BULLYING ON THE


MENTAL HEALTH OF NAMIBIAN TEENAGERS

A research project report submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the
degree of Bachelor of Arts in Media Studies (Honours) to the University of Namibia,
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Department of Social Sciences

By

James James
(STUDENT NO: 201058830)

2012

Supervisor: Dr M. Hammond

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DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SCIENCES

ISA3810 RESEARCH PROJECT 2022

STUDENT & SUPERVISOR AGREEMENT APPLICABLE TO THE FINAL YEAR


RESEARCH PROJECT

Student should take note of the following:


1. The research project is a process that is guided by a supervisor and therefore no research
projects will be accepted if they have not been fully supervised by the assigned
supervisor.
2. No research project can proceed if the proposal is not accepted by the supervisor.
3. Both the student and the supervisor will sign at every stage of the research project to
show that it has been finalised.
4. Plagiarism of previous research projects or any other material will lead to disqualification
of students from the course.
5. Students should follow University guidelines regarding referencing i.e. use of the APA
Referencing System
6. Five percent (5%) deduction on mark allocation for late submission is strictly applied to
due dates contained in this guideline document.

Student Name: ……………………………………………………………………………

Student No: ………………………………………………………………………………

Student signature: …………………………………………………………………………

Supervisor name: …………………………………………………………………………

Supervisor signature: ……………………………………………………………………

Student email: …………………………………………………………………………..

Student Cellphone:………………………………………………………………………

Title of research:…………………………………………………………………………..

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UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH PROJECT SCHEDULE 2021
Activity Period Due date Comments by supervisor Date Supervisor signed Student signed

1. Supervisor allocation & Mar Week of Arrange first meeting with supervisors for this week
discussions of the process 07/3/2022

2. Chapter 1: Introduction Apr 22/04/2022

3. Chapter 2: Literature May 13/5/2022


Review
4. Chapter 3: Research May 27/5/2022
Methodology
5. Data Collection Jun 17/6/2022
Instruments
6. Data collection July 22/07/2022 Aim to collect data during the recess before UNAM
reopens for 2nd semester.

7. Chapter 4: Data analysis Aug 05/8/2022


and presentation

8. Chapter 5: Discussion of Sept 02/9/2022


findings, conclusions and
recommendations

9. Presentation of 1st draft of Sept 27/09/2022


project report

10. Submission of final Oct 21/10/2022 One bound copy and an electronic version to be
submitted to supervisor. 5% daily penalty for late
project report submission.

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Research Report Marks Allocation

Student No: ________________________ Student Names: ____________________________________________

Title of Study: ___________________________________________________________________________________________

Marks Obtained Obtained Obtained Remarks (If any) Remarks (If any) Remarks (If any)
Supervisor Internal External Supervisor Internal Moderator External examiner
Moderator Examiner
Abstract 5

Introduction and 15
Background

Literature Review 10

Methodology 10

Data presentation 20
and Analysis

Discussion, 20
Conclusion and
recommendations
Language 5

Layout and 5
arrangement,
appendices
References 10

Grand Total 100

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