the attitudes

the attitudes

2. the knowlwdge
3. the opinions
The aim of the Report is to research 3 testable variables based on your selected topic. They are:

the attitudes
the knowledge
the opinions
The variables MUST be testable in your Report.

You need to develop a Hypothesis. The purpose of a hypothesis is to focus on an argument in an academic body of work.
The Report structure has a specific focus.
After reading the literature, developing a hypothesis and conducting a survey (10-15 participants/sample) you need to write about what you have found.
This written document is called a Report.

Reports follow a standard structure in the same way that discursive essays follow a standard structure.
What is the basic structure of a report?

Types of reports can vary greatly; they can range from an experimental report, to an environmental impact statement. There is however, a basic structure common to most reports, irrespective of their specific type.

Major components of your Report: You must have each of these in your report submission.

Title Page – The research topic, hypothesis, your name & student ID.
Table of Contents – A list of the major and minor sections of your report.
Abstract – In less than 150 words… what was the problem, how was it investigated, what did you find and what do your findings mean.
Introduction – Set the scene; give some background information about the topic. State the aim/purpose of the investigation. Outline the body sections.
Main Body – Organise the sections in a logical sequence: what you investigated, what you found, what interpretations and what judgements you made. Use short informative headings and subheadings.
Conclusion – What has been achieved and what is the significance of your findings and your discussion? Have your aims been successful or not?
Recommendations – What do you recommend as a course of action following your conclusion?
References – A list of all the sources you used to justify your claim/s.
Appendices – Any information (graphs, charts, tables or other data) you used in your report but did not include in the body section including the blank questionnaire/s and participants’ responses.
I have the Hypothesis already made up which I will send in attachment

Questionnaire

TAKE what we WANT no matter the PRICE

Personal Information

 

          Name:                                     Age:                             

 

 

                               Sex: Male/Female

	______________

 

Key:

 

SA

Strongly Agree

A

Agree

N

Neutral

D

Disagree

SD

Strongly Disagree

 

Please tick the box that best reflects what you think.

Properties	SA	A	N	D	SD
1. The human population has grown in Australia?
2. Australia is over populated
3. Money is the overall reason for damaging animal and environmental life
4. Environmental changes are happening more frequently
5. Animals are suffering because of human’s impact
6. Consideration for preserving resources needs to be placed and take action
7. Australia’s resources are in threat of being scarce
8. In 2001-2007 Australia’s drought made it clear that cooperation was required for the preservance of water
9. Animals are at a very high risk
10. Destroying natural habitats is pushing animals closer to human contact at an alarming rate
11. Today’s generation is destroying future generations well-being
12. The cost of money values the lives of environmental and animals life span
13. Not enough actions have been made for preservance
14. Animal protection should be spread more farther then it is currently
15. Destroying the homes of animals is considered less affective and is ignored for more human population growth room and economical benefits
16. Environmental protection should be spread more farther then it is currently
17. Negotiating has been made yet is still un-efficient

 

 

Personal Experience

18. Have you noticed any environmental change due to the human population growth within Australia? Yes ___ No ___

 

19. At what percentage do you consider your personal needs and use of resources at a higher value then others? ________________
20. Less than 10% B. 10%-40%    C. Greater than 50%

 

20. Australia’s population needs to be decreased. Yes ___     No ___

 

21. What breed of animals do you find most affected?

__________________________________

 

Thank you for taking the time to fill out this surveyJ, all your information will be kept confidential.

Student Surname: _______________________

Given Name:   __________________________

Teacher Name: _______________________                         Student ID:  ____________________________

Performance Criteria	Above Satisfactory		Satisfactory		Not Satisfactory
Hypothesis	Effectively analyses existing literature and develops a well composed hypothesis: if/then statement; testable prediction; related variables.		Literature is analysed to some extent and hypothesis is generally well constructed.		Insufficient analysis of existing literature; no clear hypothesis/ hypothesis is not well constructed.
	[20 – 14]		[13.5 – 10]		[9.5 – 0]
Evidence of credible sources	Information derived to sustain paper’s introduction comes from a variety of academic sources. Paper demonstrates recognition of bias and value in these sources. Ten (10) sources (including four (4) academic/database/ journals/ books). Wide variety of quality and balanced sources in the discussion.		Paper displays effort in selecting academic sources. Paper sometimes does not see bias or value in the sources. Six (6) sources (including two (2) academic/database/journals/books).		Sources are not compelling in either variety or academic quality. No recognition of inherent bias is shown. No academic sources use. Sources if any, not relevant and of poor quality in the discussion.
	[15 – 12]		[11.5 – 7.5]		[7 – 0]
Content / Source integration	The report introduction smoothly integrates the writer’s ideas, quotations and paraphrasing with the writer’s own voice and analysis. Always cohesive. Correct and creative use of reporting verbs. Careful, clear and consistent analysis throughout. Excellent conclusions and recommendations supported by evidence.		The report demonstrates the writer’s own ideas in response to the research. Quotes and paraphrases are integrated with the writer’s own voice and analysis. Reporting verbs are sometimes used successfully. Some analysis of content and some recommendations made.		The report leans heavily toward stringing together quoted material without thoughtfully responding to it or carefully shaping it. Reporting verbs have not been used/not used successfully. Little if any, analysis of content. Limited if any, recommendations. Lacks cohesion.
	[20 – 14]		[13.5 – 10]		[9.5 – 0]
Organisation	All report sections are organised correctly and clearly. Sections contain all structural elements and many cohesive devices.		Mostly organised in correct order. Sections contain majority of structural elements. Paragraph structure could be more advanced, however the paper has the required structural elements.		Mostly disorganised order and many structural elements missing and lacking in cohesion. Paragraphs are poorly structured.
	[20 – 14]		[13.5 – 10]		[9.5 – 0]
Writing style/Mechanics	Sentences are varied in length and type. Language is appropriately formal for an academic text. No or grammatical, spelling and punctuation errors. Uses a wide range of vocabulary with a natural and sophisticated control of lexical features.		Short, simple and compound sentences prevail. Language is generally formal and academic. Grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors are evident but only occasionally interfere with communication. Uses an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, attempts to use less common vocabulary but with some inaccuracy.		Sentence errors, such as fragments and run-ons, detract from the reading. Language is not appropriately formal/ academic. Many grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors. Very limited control of word formation.
	[20 – 14]		[13.5 – 10]		[9.5 – 0]
Documenting of Sources	All sources are documented in-text according to the correct format. Advanced use of reporting verbs. A variety of structures are used.		All sources are correctly documented in-text, with the use of reporting verbs.		Some or all sources are not documented, raising a strong possibility of plagiarism.
	[10 – 7.5]		[7 – 5]		[4.5 – 0]
Questionnaire	Well-presented and constructed with clear, well targeted questions. A variety of questions posed. All results logically and accurately collated and reported.		Well-presented. Nearly all questions are clear. Results are nearly all reported accurately.		Majority of questions are not clear and/or most results are reported inaccurately.
	[10 – 7.5]		[7 – 5]		[4.5 – 0]
Reference List	Reference list is accurate and error free with correct usage of Harvard style		Reference list is mostly accurate with only some minor errors.		Reference list contains many errors.
	[10 – 7.5]		[7 – 5]		[4.5 – 0]

Comments/areas for improvement:	Total:                /125 Weighted Total:                   /20

RESEARCH REPORT TASK

Research Report

Task Description
Weighting 20%.

• Report must be based on instructions in the workbook (See p. 88-89).
• It must be based on Qualitative and/or Quantitative Research (method).
• You must be familiar with Primary and Secondary Research.
• You must negotiate the topic of your interest with your teacher and then need to decide which research method to use (you also can use both methods).
• You need to choose a topic and develop a hypothesis after doing some background reading in week 3.
• If you are interested, you can choose a topic from one other TPP subject area such as Science or Business.
• The Report must use a survey and/or interview method.
• See workbook for more information.

You MUST follow the following stages:

Stage 1: Hypothesis, Research method, Introduction and Reference List

Choose a topic, conduct background reading from the media, the internet and the library databases. Then present a hypothesis and approach your teacher to negotiate your theory.

Stage 2: Questionnaire

Design a Questionnaire to collect data and test your hypothesis or pull together available secondary research that will support your hypothesis or disprove it.

Stage 3: Full Report (Weighting 20%)

Prepare a full report on your hypothesis and your findings.

You MUST include (1) an Abstract, (2) an Introduction, (3) Research Method (Quantitative or Qualitative), (4) participants, (5) procedure and limitations (weaknesses of the study), (6) Interpretation of results, (7) Discussion (your research tested if your Hypothesis was correct or incorrect. In the Discussion, you have to discuss the significance of your research results), (8) Conclusion and Recommendations, and (9) Appendices.

• Length of task: 1500 words ONLY & use Times New Roman and Font size 12.

 

• Word count: Does not include Titles, Subtitles, Questionnaires, Reference List or Appendices.

 

• Other requirements:

This report must be typed and accurately formatted in an acceptable manner following your plan and draft. You must attach the UQ College Cover Sheet to your Hard Copy version and submit the Soft Copy version through Turnitin.

• Date of Submission & Penalties:

See the Report submission date under the Assessment Descriptions. Penalties will apply for late submissions. See the subject’s Electronic Course Profile (ECP) for more details.

Stage 4: Individual presentation & report findings (weighting 10%)

Prepare a PowerPoint presentation and present your Hypothesis and findings of your Report to the class.

• Length of the presentation:

Your should aim to speak for approximately 10 minutes and allow for questions from the audience. You must prepare a question to get your audience involved.

• Other requirements:

You should discuss the following in your presentation:

• An overview of the Report – outline your Hypothesis, existing literature, research method(s), participants and Questionnaire design.
• Your findings – an overview of your results as well as some significant findings from other authors who agree with your Hypothesis
• Any problems or issues encountered while completing the report.
• Your recommendation in relation to the topic and further research or a recommendation to your audience.

Note: It is up to you to decide the best way to present your Report findings. Visual aids are a good idea and remember not to make your presentation too detailed with just pictures. You must focus on key issues: Title (contents), Abstract, Introduction, Method, Interpretation of results, Discussion, Conclusion & Recommendations, Reference List (Harvard Style), and Appendices.

PowerPoint Report presentation: A good advice

• Be sure to have your Report Drafts ready on time for the feedback.
• Practice for a 10 minute presentation (individual)
• No fancy transitions or too many pictures to cover your writing
• Large text for easy reading
• Use essential facts and support
• Start with an Overview
• Explain the 9 sections in your Report
• Keep the last slide or two for End-of-text References (end of slideshow)
• Sources must be given for graphics (except clipart)
• Use dot points, not complete sentences
• Use the Report format as the structure

Important information:

• Primary Research is the research you generate by asking questions, conducting trials and collating results. This research can take the form of Quantitative or Qualitative research.

 

• Secondary Research is based on the findings from other people’s research. It involves the gathering of the results of other research from books, reports or the internet. Selections or summaries are made of the research allowing for evidence to be gathered supporting your conclusions.

 

• Quantitative Research: uses a scientific approach. A Hypothesis may be stated and the researcher attempts to prove or disprove that Hypothesis. The techniques used are usually easy to measure. The data generated can be analysed mathematically (involving numbers).

 

• Qualitative Research: is more concerned with opinions and feelings. The data does not necessarily end up as a set of numbers that can be analysed. It looks at the total picture rather than the separate components.

Topic for the Report:

• You may choose one of the topics in your workbook or think of your own. Either way, you must discuss this chosen topic and the Hypothesis with your teacher.

 

• The AIM of the Report is to research the attitudes, knowledge, and opinions that exist about chosen topic.

Criteria & Marking: Criteria presented in the workbook have changed. See under Assessment descriptions.

 

Research Report submission: Soft copy via Turnitin. Please ensure your report has the appropriate UQ College assignment coversheet (see BB), is double spaced, properly and accurately referenced using Harvard style and carefully edited.

 

 

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