ASSIGNMENT 4
SEMESTER
2(PORTFOLIO) 2026
UNIQUE NO:
DUE DATE:23-OCT-2026
,ECS3711 - RESEARCH METHODS IN ECONOMICS
ASSESSMENT 04 PORTFOLIO
SEMESTER 2, 2026
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Biography
2. Research Statement
3. Reflective Journal
3.1 Lesson 1: Research and the Research Process
3.2 Lesson 2: Research Design and Peer Learning
3.3 Lesson 3: Quantitative and Qualitative Research
3.4 Lesson 4: Data Collection and Research Quality
3.5 Lesson 5: Research Analysis and Peer Review
3.6 Lesson 6: Research Communication and Academic Writing
3.7 Reflection on Assessment 1
3.8 Reflection on Assessment 2
3.9 Reflection on Assessment 3
3.10 Interaction with Fellow Students
3.11 Interaction with Lecturers
3.12 Overall Online Learning Experience
3.13 Overall Growth from ECS3711
4. Conclusion
5. References
1. BIOGRAPHY
I am an economics student with an interest in understanding how economic issues
affect individuals, organisations and communities. My academic development has
strengthened my interest in evidence-based decision-making, data analysis and
research. I have learned that economics is not only concerned with theories and models