RESEARCH PRESENTATION AND REPORT Prepared by Dr Joanne Chan (2018) 1
COVER PAGE (Topic) (Tutorial Section) (Group number) (Student names , Student numbers) 2
1. INTRODUCTION 1.1 Literature Review Definition of the key concepts e.g. Conservation, False belief understanding, Moral Development Theories related to the topic e.g. Piaget’s stages of cognitive development, Theory of mind, Kohlberg’s stages of moral development *Empirical studies related to the topic *Critical review of contemporary literature 3
1. INTRODUCTION 1.2 Significance of the study a rationale for the research questions justification of study (gaps in literature, replication, exploratory etc.) 4
1. INTRODUCTION 1.3 Research Questions Main questions for this project: (Refer to the guideline) 5
2. METHOD a clear rationale and precise description of the procedures followed 2.1 Research Design The method used (e.g. experiment, observation, interview etc.) *The type of method used (e.g. participatory observation, semi-structured interview etc) *The rationale of using it *The advantages and the limitations of the method 6
2. METHOD 2.2 Tools or instruments used The structure of the tools or instruments (e.g. conservation tasks, False-belief understanding tasks, moral dilemma stories) *The reliability and validity of the tools The empirical support of the tools or instrument (any empirical studies have been used this tools or instrument) 7
2. METHOD 2.3 Participants Sampling method (How do you find the participants? Random Sampling, Convenient Sampling, Snowball Sampling?) *The strengths and the limitations of the sampling method Number of participants Nature of participants (no. of participant, gender, age range, education level) Ethical consideration (Refer to Chapter 1, Conducitng Ethical Research) Informed consent Confidentiality Debriefing Deception? 8
2. METHOD 2.4 Procedure The actual procedure of doing the study *The pilot study The briefing or instruction (oral or written) for the participants Date, time, duration, location, staff (any helpers other than you) The arrangement of the methodology (e.g. experiment / observation / interview / survey etc) 9
3. RESULTS Presentation of your findings via data analysis (Tasks and Interview) Subject’s performance is clearly described 10
4. DISCUSSIONS 4.1 Interpretation of the results in relation to research aims, research questions, research hypotheses and literature 4.2 Provide practical suggestions (e.g. how to enhance positive development in the selected aspect) 4.3 Appropriate conclusion 4.4 *Evaluation of the research and its contribution to knowledge 4.5 *Recommendation for further work 11
5. REFERENCES all cited work needs to be included here according to APA (6th ed) convention Official site: APA Style (http://www.apastyle.org/learn/index.aspx) Quick Reference: Mun Libraries APA Styles (6th ed) Reference list guide (http:// www.library.mun.ca/media/MUNLibrary/pdf/APAStyleQuickGuide.pdf) APA Citation style (https://www2.viu.ca/criminology/docs/ QuickGuideRDC.pdf) Website help citation: Cite this for me (https://www.citethisforme.com) Ref Me (https://www.refme.com) 12
6. APPENDICES include the tools (e.g. the moral dilemma stories, interview questions) the consent form (if any) the debriefing notes (if any) 13
NOTES ON PRESENTATION Organisation Logical order Presentation slides Legible and eye catching Not too wordy Effective use of images, figures and / or tables Delivery Clear and audible speech Makes eye contact with audience Effective use of time 14
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