RESEARCH REPORT HRPYC81
PROJECT 7
ASSIGNMENT 27
PROPOSAL GUIDE
CONTACT THE
2024 TUTOR TO GET
THE VIDEO
LESSONS
Guide contains:
headings of the proposal with examples and resources under the headings, a past proposal that got 84% AND A
REFERENCING GUIDE.
, Property of Perfectionist Notes
Illegal distribution/selling/use will be prosecuted
Contents
1. INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................................................................................ 3
2. Assessment criteria for THIRD ASSIGNMENT: ................................................................................ 5
3. THE BROAD TOPIC: SELF-REGULATED LEARNING, GRIT, AND ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT 6
4. Basics of a Research Proposal: ........................................................................................................ 9
4.1. What is a research proposal?................................................................................................ 9
4.2. What is a research problem? .................................................................................................. 9
5. Structure for your research proposal: .......................................................................................... 10
6. APA 7TH EDITION REFERENCING GUIDE......................................................................................... 26
Past Proposal based on GBV – used as an example.............................................................................. 32
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, Property of Perfectionist Notes
Illegal distribution/selling/use will be prosecuted
1. INSTRUCTIONS
(Resource: HRPYC81/102/2024)
This assignment counts 6.6% of your overall mark
RESEARCH PROJECT 7
THIRD ASSIGNMENT (ASSESSMENT NUMBER 27)
• For your third assignment, you will be required to write a research proposal. Introduce the
concepts of SRL, grit and academic achievement and provide an overview of the core aspects
as discussed in the literature.
• Outline and synthesize previous research on SRL and grit and the implications of these for
academic achievement.
• Incorporate the feedback received on your second assignment to improve your literature
review.
• Derive at least one research hypothesis from your literature review that addresses the
relationship between SRL, grit and academic achievement.
• This essay should not exceed ten (10) pages (without the front page, table of contents, and
references).
How do you complete the THIRD ASSIGNMENT?
• In your third assignment, you are expected to write a research proposal to study
SRL, grit and how they influence academic achievement.
• Read the prescribed resources and find additional resources about the relation
between SRL, grit and academic achievement.
• Based on the feedback you received for your second assignment, improve upon
writing your literature review.
• Consult your undergraduate/honours research methodology textbooks and access
the recommended sources about research methodology indicated in Tutorial Letter
101.
• In specific, read up and study content related to correlation analysis and regression
analysis.
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, Property of Perfectionist Notes
Illegal distribution/selling/use will be prosecuted
• There are also plenty of online resources (YouTube videos, etc.) that you can access
that explain correlation and regression analysis with examples.
• This is part of developing your own self-regulated learning skills!
• Your research will be guided by a quantitative research approach.
• This study will be conducted online using a cross-sectional online survey, hosted
on the research platform Qualtrics.
Structure of the THIRD ASSIGNMENT
• Cover page: (Module code: HRPYC81, research project number, assignment number,
your surname and student number)
• Page 2 – Table of contents
• Page 3 – proposal: max 10 pages
• Second Last Page - References: List the references alphabetically that you used in your
Literature Review (see Tutorial Letter 103 under References). Ensure that all in-text
references are included and that you apply APA 7 edition standards when you report your
references (both in text and in the reference list).
• Last Page - Plagiarism Declaration: Sign and attach the Good Research and Plagiarism
Declaration.
Standard Format:
• Line Spacing = 1.5 (only use double line spacing if specified)
• Font = 11 Calibri or 11 Arial or 12 Times New Roman
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PROJECT 7
ASSIGNMENT 27
PROPOSAL GUIDE
CONTACT THE
2024 TUTOR TO GET
THE VIDEO
LESSONS
Guide contains:
headings of the proposal with examples and resources under the headings, a past proposal that got 84% AND A
REFERENCING GUIDE.
, Property of Perfectionist Notes
Illegal distribution/selling/use will be prosecuted
Contents
1. INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................................................................................ 3
2. Assessment criteria for THIRD ASSIGNMENT: ................................................................................ 5
3. THE BROAD TOPIC: SELF-REGULATED LEARNING, GRIT, AND ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT 6
4. Basics of a Research Proposal: ........................................................................................................ 9
4.1. What is a research proposal?................................................................................................ 9
4.2. What is a research problem? .................................................................................................. 9
5. Structure for your research proposal: .......................................................................................... 10
6. APA 7TH EDITION REFERENCING GUIDE......................................................................................... 26
Past Proposal based on GBV – used as an example.............................................................................. 32
2|Page
, Property of Perfectionist Notes
Illegal distribution/selling/use will be prosecuted
1. INSTRUCTIONS
(Resource: HRPYC81/102/2024)
This assignment counts 6.6% of your overall mark
RESEARCH PROJECT 7
THIRD ASSIGNMENT (ASSESSMENT NUMBER 27)
• For your third assignment, you will be required to write a research proposal. Introduce the
concepts of SRL, grit and academic achievement and provide an overview of the core aspects
as discussed in the literature.
• Outline and synthesize previous research on SRL and grit and the implications of these for
academic achievement.
• Incorporate the feedback received on your second assignment to improve your literature
review.
• Derive at least one research hypothesis from your literature review that addresses the
relationship between SRL, grit and academic achievement.
• This essay should not exceed ten (10) pages (without the front page, table of contents, and
references).
How do you complete the THIRD ASSIGNMENT?
• In your third assignment, you are expected to write a research proposal to study
SRL, grit and how they influence academic achievement.
• Read the prescribed resources and find additional resources about the relation
between SRL, grit and academic achievement.
• Based on the feedback you received for your second assignment, improve upon
writing your literature review.
• Consult your undergraduate/honours research methodology textbooks and access
the recommended sources about research methodology indicated in Tutorial Letter
101.
• In specific, read up and study content related to correlation analysis and regression
analysis.
3|Page
, Property of Perfectionist Notes
Illegal distribution/selling/use will be prosecuted
• There are also plenty of online resources (YouTube videos, etc.) that you can access
that explain correlation and regression analysis with examples.
• This is part of developing your own self-regulated learning skills!
• Your research will be guided by a quantitative research approach.
• This study will be conducted online using a cross-sectional online survey, hosted
on the research platform Qualtrics.
Structure of the THIRD ASSIGNMENT
• Cover page: (Module code: HRPYC81, research project number, assignment number,
your surname and student number)
• Page 2 – Table of contents
• Page 3 – proposal: max 10 pages
• Second Last Page - References: List the references alphabetically that you used in your
Literature Review (see Tutorial Letter 103 under References). Ensure that all in-text
references are included and that you apply APA 7 edition standards when you report your
references (both in text and in the reference list).
• Last Page - Plagiarism Declaration: Sign and attach the Good Research and Plagiarism
Declaration.
Standard Format:
• Line Spacing = 1.5 (only use double line spacing if specified)
• Font = 11 Calibri or 11 Arial or 12 Times New Roman
4|Page
