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IA– overview checklist

The Research Proposal must not exceed 500 words and is a separate document.
The Written Report 2,000 words.
You MUST REFERENCE throughout the report.
Section Included Comments
in word
count

Title page No

Acknowledgments No

Contents page No Does NOT include the Research


Proposal!

Executive Summary (abstract) Separate An explicit summary of between 100 and


100 to 200 200 words. The IA title question must
be answered in this section – conclusions
& Recommendations provided.
Research Proposal Separate MUST BE A SEPARATE DOCUMENT.
500
Research question justified.

Theoretical framework –clearly


identified & justified,

Methodology-must be more than 1


primary source, contain names, sample
size & be justified

Anticipated Difficulties,

Action plan – must be detailed, modified


and contain contact names

Introduction Yes

Research question Yes


Procedure or method Yes This must relate directly to the
Methodology in the Research Proposal.

Main results and findings Yes Bullet Points for eg


SWOT/PEST/LEWINS. Graphs. Tables.
Charts. Financial analysis results eg
Investment Appraisal/ ratios/ Break
Even must be clearly set out and
referenced.

NO ANALYSIS – THIS MUST BE


SEPERATE

Analysis and discussion Yes Analyse results/ findings in terms of


their meaning for answering your
Research Question. If it is not analysed
here it CAN NOT be in your Conclusion
& Recommendations

Conclusions Yes These MUST stem from the ‘Results


/recommendations/reflection and Findings’ and the ‘Analysis .
NOTHING NEW!

Ensure Criteria I is in conclusion –


REFELECT on your OWN WORK

Bibliography and references No Use the College-recommended MLA


referencing format.

Appendices No Only include supporting documentation.


Ensure evidence of ALL primary
research is included.

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