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Assignment 2.1 - Research and Refine Research Topic

Assignment 2.1 - Research and Refine Research Topic

Complete the following questions designed to help you refine your research topic. Review the guidance provided on the Tips for PMGT Research document and guidance provided on the GRAD 695 course page and Student Toolbox:

·       GRAD 695 Course Page         Course Overview, Course Expectations and Research Resources

·       HU Library                             Research Step by Step  and Credo Reference

·       MIT Libraries                         Refining a research topic

·       HU PMGT                              Graduate Research Topics 

·       HU Digital Commons             Digital Commons

Student Name:

Proposed Project Management Research Topic and short description:

Directions for Refining Your Research Topic: Conduct research and narrow or broaden your topic to focus on a specific PM research need, complete the table below. Repeat the process until you have achieved below 30 results to research. Add more rows as needed.

 Keywords and parameters used in search to narrow or broaden topic

Number of Results

Example 1: Project management, agile, construction

1.5913

Example 2: Full text, scholarly resources, 2010- Present

83

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Review the following resources and provide responses to the following questions. Your responses should be at least 100 words in length and contain paraphrased content and citations.

Question 1:  Discuss which of the resources from Section 1 was most helpful to you and how it helped frame your topic.

Question 2: List three things  you learned about research process from this exercise.

Question 3: List and describe three insights that you have noted about your research topic through this exercise Limit your response to specifically to your topic, NOT the research process. 

Question 4: How can your proposed topic add to the existing body of knowledge in project management?

Question 5: Name 3 to 5 identified gaps in the existing literature or recommendations for future research? (These are often found in the conclusion section of articles and research studies)

Question 6: Based on this research and any preliminary research, describe the focus of your research paper.  

List at least 5 references used in APA format:

 For additional help with your research needs, contact a librarian at the HU Library by sending an email to library@harrisburgu.edu or calling 717-901-5188. 

Rubric

Refining Your topic Rubric
Refining Your topic Rubric
Criteria Ratings Pts
RESEARCH TOPIC
INFO LIT 0.2
 
 
20 pts
Excellent
1.Research topic is related to the field of project management 2.Demonstrates review of prior HU PMGT topics for potential overlap or repetition. 3. Constitutes a new or unique topic/ project idea by HU PMGT standards 4.Demonstrates use of appropriate keyword search and thorough research 5.Uses quality resources based on their authority, objectivity, currency, accuracy, and/or relevancy (<5 years)
 
17 pts
Good
 
 
15 pts
Fair
 
 
10 pts
Poor
 
20 pts
RESEARCH PROCESS
 
 
 
30 pts
Excellent
1. Lists the exact keywords used (column 1) and number of results for each search (column 2) 2. Includes entry noting results of filters: “peer reviewed” and “scholarly resources” 3. Uses additional filters as needed until results are manageable (minimum <50)
 
25.5 pts
Good
 
 
22.5 pts
Fair
 
 
15 pts
Poor
 
30 pts
RESEARCH ANALYSIS
 
 
 
30 pts
Excellent
1.Provides sufficient responses to all questions that demonstrates reading and comprehension of sources (100 words) 2.Discusses insights discovered about the topic (NOT just the research process) 3.Demonstrates understanding of current research conversation around selected topic
 
25.5 pts
Good
 
 
22.5 pts
Fair
 
 
15 pts
Poor
 
30 pts
WRITING
COMM 0.1:
COMM 0.3
COMM 0.5:
COMM 1.5:
 
 
10 pts
Excellent
1.Demonstrates an understanding of the context of the topic and rationale 2. Points stated precisely and using proper English reflective of graduate level work 3.Reflects appropriate proofreading for grammar, spelling, capitalization and sentence structure and is substantially error-free 4. Avoids, run-on sentences, confusing words or phrases, wordiness
 
8.5 pts
Good
 
 
7.5 pts
Fair
 
 
5 pts
Poor
 
10 pts
APA FORMAT
COMM 0.3
 
 
10 pts
Excellent
1.Demonstrates appropriate use of APA format in formatting, citations & references 2.All direct quotes, ideas, concepts, text and data from another source are cited 3. All sources cited in the text are listed in the references section 4. Uses provided guidance and APA format consistently that is substantially error-free
 
8.5 pts
Good
 
 
7.5 pts
Fair
 
 
5 pts
Poor
 
10 pts
Total Points: 100

 

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