These assignments could be used in the B Ed Hons research projects based on the
research proposal option.
Assignment 1
Task
Based on your discipline and topic, write a coherent essay which addresses the following
elements of a research proposal.
• Provide a title (not more than 14 words). • Write the background to your problem
statement (1200 words). • Formulate a problem statement, the central research question
and (at most 3) subluestions (300 words). • Provide a rationale and explain the significance
of the central question (300 words). • Describe the aims of the research (100 words).
Structure 1) Tide 2) Background to the problem statement 3) Problem statement 4)
Rationale and significance 5) Aims 6) References 7) Appendix 1: Originality statement
Assignment 2
Task • Write a substantial literature review (1900).
, Behavioural difficulties in primary schools: Prospects for learner support.
Lecturer: Prof Mavuso, Department of Educational Psychology Discipline: Psychology of
Education Behavioural difficulties are a reality in many primary schools. Some examples
include but are not limited to
Topic • Inattentive behaviour,
research proposal option.
Assignment 1
Task
Based on your discipline and topic, write a coherent essay which addresses the following
elements of a research proposal.
• Provide a title (not more than 14 words). • Write the background to your problem
statement (1200 words). • Formulate a problem statement, the central research question
and (at most 3) subluestions (300 words). • Provide a rationale and explain the significance
of the central question (300 words). • Describe the aims of the research (100 words).
Structure 1) Tide 2) Background to the problem statement 3) Problem statement 4)
Rationale and significance 5) Aims 6) References 7) Appendix 1: Originality statement
Assignment 2
Task • Write a substantial literature review (1900).
, Behavioural difficulties in primary schools: Prospects for learner support.
Lecturer: Prof Mavuso, Department of Educational Psychology Discipline: Psychology of
Education Behavioural difficulties are a reality in many primary schools. Some examples
include but are not limited to
Topic • Inattentive behaviour,
