Module ALT 8001 Research Methods in Applied Linguistics

Module ALT 8001 Research Methods in Applied Linguistics

Applied Linguistics and TESOL Research Proposal

Newcastle University
School of Education, Communication and Language Sciences
Applied Linguistics and TESOL

An analysis of the role of teachers in oral English classes in Chinese middle schools

Module ALT 8001 Research Methods in Applied Linguistics

RESEARCH PROPOSAL ASSESSMENT FORM 2015-16

Student number
Number of words    2610
Module    ALT 8001 Research Methods in Applied Linguistics
Assessment 2    Research Proposal

Distinction    Merit    Pass    Fail
70%+    60-69%    50-59%    <50%
Approach
Work that addresses the task set in an exemplary manner    0

Applied Linguistics and TESOL Research Proposal

Work that has little or no relevance to the task set
Rationale is very clearly defined and presented    0
0
x    0
Rationale is not clearly defined or presented
Research questions are very clearly stated, feasible  and related to the rationale    0
0
0
x    Research questions are not feasible, not clearly stated or not related to the rationale
Methodology relates to the research questions and is fully justified    0
0
0
x    Methodology does not relate to the research questions and is not justified
Proposed instruments for data collection are fully appropriate and will answer research questions    0
0
0
x    Proposed data collection instruments are inappropriate or will not answer research questions
The plan of work shows that the research can definitely be done within the time schedule    0
0
x    0
The plan of work shows that the research cannot be done within the time schedule
The proposal includes a Masters students’ ethics checklist and consent forms which are complete and appropriate    0
x    0
0
The Masters students’ ethics checklist and consent forms are absent or inappropriately completed
Use of Literature
Effective use of a range of up-to-date literature in the subject area, well integrated and interpreted, providing excellent support for the research    0
0
x    0
Narrow or inappropriate range of background literature used, or sources used inappropriately or misinterpreted, providing little or no support for the research

Evidence of a high level of critical analysis and synthesis of the background literature to identify, interpret and substantiate main theme(s)    0
0
0
X     Purely descriptive summary of the background literature consulted
Presentation
Appropriate use of academic discourse    0
X     0
0
Assignment is very difficult to read
High standard of presentation in all respects    0
X     0
0
Quality of presentation is unacceptable with little evidence of effective proofreading
Other
Bibliography and references set out in standard format    X Yes    0 No

In-text citations set out in standard format    X Yes    0 No (some problems)    0 No (many problems)
Word-limit adhered to    0 Yes
X  No (too long)    0 No (too short)
0 Not given

Cover sheet included and correctly completed    X Yes    0 No

Final agreed mark: 50

1st Marker’s name/initials:    CPL    Date:    26/04/16    Mark:    50
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By admin in Essays on August 1, 2016