Business Research Proposal Topic Selection, Justification and Presentation

i need make a power point presentation on SME leadership and management.

Assessment Information

Subject Code: BUS606

Subject Name: Business Research Proposal Topic Selection, Justification and
Presentation

Assessment Title:

Assessment 1 – Individual Presentation

Weighting: 15 %

Total Marks:
Length:

15
Minimum of 10 slides (+- 10%)

Due Date: Submission due Week 6– Sunday at 11.59 pm

COURSE: Master of Business (Research)

Unit: Business Research Proposal and Literature Review

Unit Code: BUS606

Type of
Assessment:

Assessment 1 – Individual Presentation

Unit Learning
Outcomes
addressed:

(a) Demonstrate an advanced ability to identify, assimilate,
and review applications of, particular research techniques.

(b) Identify various means of data collection that are feasible
and can be ethically enacted.

(c) Articulate and critically evaluate differences between
alternative research methodologies.

(d) Explain how research outcomes may be affected by the
nature and application of particular research techniques.

(e) Demonstrate an advanced ability to construct a robust
methodology for addressing a research question.

(f) Explain how the use of selected methodologies is relevant
to a specific research proposal.

Criteria for
Assessment:

 Understanding of the proposed project
 Evidence of analysis
 Organisation and use of visual aids
 Non-verbal & verbal communication skills

Assessment Task:

Students are to select their proposed research topic for the Master
of Business Research thesis and make a presentation to the class
for at least 10 minutes followed by question and answer. The
presentation is required to use PowerPoint slides.

Submission Date:
Week 6– Sunday at 11.59 pm (online submission) of the
PowerPoint presentation slide deck.

Total Mark &
Weighting:

15 marks | 15%

Students are advised that any submissions past the due date without an approved
extension or approved extenuating circumstances incur a 5% penalty per calendar

day,
calculated from the total mark e.g. a task marked out of 15 will incur a 1.75 mark penalty

per calendar day.

Assessment 1– Individual Presentation. Presentations will be made during the
scheduled class time.

Assessment Description

Students are required to select a proposed research topic for their Master of Business
Research thesis that is aligned to one of the seven Research Clusters in the School of
Business as listed below. Students are required to make a presentation for 10 minutes to the
class on their proposed research topic and answer questions from the class and the lecturer.
Students must conduct extensive research on the topic and must cite relevant sources to
support their research proposal.

The MBR Research Clusters are:

 Cluster 1: Leadership and Management of Large Corporations
 Cluster 2: Leadership and Management of Not-for Profit Organisations
 Cluster 3: Leadership and Management of Start-ups, SMEs and Family Business
 Cluster 4: Leadership and Management of Technological and Digital Transformation
 Cluster 5: Leadership and Management of Sustainable Business Operations
 Cluster 6: Leadership and Management of Government and Multilateral Organisations
 Cluster 7: Leadership and Management of Tourism and Hospitality Organisations

The PPT presentation should address at a minimum the following points:

1. The proposed title of the research project (maximum 12 words)
2. The Research Cluster of the project
3. The research objective
4. The motivation for conducting the research
5. A justification of the importance and significance of the research project
6. An overview of the relevant literature and prior research concerning the proposed

research project
7. The proposed method for collecting data and other evidence when executing the

research project
8. Discussion of expected challenges and proposed solutions to these challenges when

conducting the research
9. The expected contribution to the field of knowledge from undertaking the research
10. Reference list comprising a minimum of 10 references

Presentation requirements:

• A PowerPoint presentation in class with a minimum of 10 slides

• The PowerPoint presentation must go for a minimum of 10 minutes. Please allow an
additional 5 minutes for questions time if requested by your lecturer or other students
in the class.

• Your PPT should be converted into PDF and uploaded via Turnitin on the Sunday of
the Presentation week.

• Appropriate and accurate use of the APA referencing system for in-text citation as
well as a reference list

You must use a minimum of 10 references. These must be authoritative and comprise of
primarily academic references (e.g. journal article or textbook) or other authoritative sources
such as government reports.

Criteria HD (High Distinction)
85%-100%

DN (Distinction)
75%-84%

CR (Credit)
74%-65%

P (Pass)
50%-64%

F (Fail)
0%-49%

Understanding of the
project

3 marks

Builds a convincing
argument showing how all
key points are integrated
together

Uses examples to
elaborate on the key points
and theory

Builds a convincing
argument showing how key
issues, analysis, and
recommendations are
integrated together

Includes all issues,
analysis and
recommendations but with
little elaboration

Not integrated with
theory or are not justified

Includes some issues but
analysis glossed over

Team seemed
uncomfortable to go
beyond key facts.

Key points left out

No grasp of issues that faced
the client. Over-reliance on
notes

Evidence of analysis

5 marks

Able to use references to
back up claims and
recommendations made

Recommendations clearly
come from the analysis of
the project.

Evidence of extensive
research and analysis:
journals, prescribed text,
other books, verified
websites, primary research

Used references to justify
analysis

Background research and
analysis of this is clearly
identifiable

Steps used are shown and
some rationale for the
development of
recommendations
provided

Steps used in the analysis
shown but little justification
why or how these are used
to develop
recommendations

No references to any sources

Suggestions/recommendations
just seem to appear.

Organisation and Use of
visual aids

5 marks

Ideas are clearly organised
so audience can follow
easily. The purpose of the
presentation is clear in all
stages and there is a
seamless transition
between speakers.

Graphics and text are well
integrated into the
presentation. The text is
appropriate for the content
and room size.

Visual presentation
complements rather than
dominates presentation

Main ideas are presented
in a logical manner. Flow of
presentation is smooth
between speakers.

Shows that the group has
worked collaboratively

Text clearly summarises
the key points. Graphics
and text do not distract
attention from the speaker
or content. Use of visual
aids is consistent across
the entire presentation.

Main ideas are presented
in a logical manner. Flow of
presentation may be
awkward. Group members
demonstrate that they have
worked on the presentation
as a whole. All group
members take an equal
share in presentation.

Group uses graphics but
often differs from a verbal
presentation. Not
summarised so presenters
end up reading off-board.

Differing styles with
differing speakers.

Ideas are not focused.
Audience may have
difficulty following
argument. Main points are
difficult to identify. There is
no transition between key
points. There is an
awkward transition
between speakers.
Presentation appears to be
done by individuals rather
than group.

Group uses graphics but is
not supported by text or
presentation. Text is too
dense – too much info on a
slide.
Differing styles with
differing speakers

No structure to the presentation

Audience cannot follow
sequence

No introduction or conclusion

Apparent that group is not
working well together

Group members missing
(without valid reason) or not
contributing

Presents content with no
PowerPoint or overhead slides

Non-verbal & Verbal
delivery

2 marks

Constantly looks at
audience

Shows enthusiasm for their
work and how this will help
the client

All group members use a
clear voice and correct,
precise pronunciation of
terms so that all audience
members can hear

Acts in a very professional
manner

Generally, presenter looks
at audience during
presentation

Shows expression
consistent with
presentation

Uses gestures to point out
or highlight presentation
materials

All voices are clear

Occasionally looks at
audience during
presentation

Voice is generally clear

Generally, speaks directly
to the audience

Some reading off the board

Some group members
difficult to understand
because of rushed speech

Only focuses attention on
one particular part of the
audience, does not scan
the audience

Voice is low

Constantly talks to the
board, not the audience

Some use of filler words

Audience members have
difficulty hearing

Does not attempt to look at the
audience at all, reads notes the
entire time

Distracting gestures (fidgeting)
while presenting or waiting to
present

Excessive use of filler words
(e.g. um, er, ah, like)

Use of offensive language

Use of slang

Total marks