, RCE 2601 PORTFOLIO OCT/NOV 2023
Option 1
You are a student pursuing a Bachelor of Education degree at a prominent university. For your final assessment (portfolio),
you have been given the task of developing a research proposal related to the alarming issue of drug use in schools.
Your university has recently received reports of an increase in drug-related incidents within the local school district, including
cases of students being found in possession of drugs or exhibiting behaviours indicative of substance abuse. The school
district has reached out to your university for assistance in understanding the extent of the problem, its causes, and
potential solutions.Examiner’s own scenario.Your task is to create a research proposal that addresses this critical issue. In
your proposal, you should outline the introduction, the literature review, research design and methodology, data collection,
data analysis, implications and recommendations and conclusion. Each valid point will receive a score of 1 mark.
1. Create a title based on the scenario above [2 marks]
2. Introduction
A. Background and context (2)
B. Problem statement (2)
C. Purpose of the study (2)
D. Research questions or hypotheses (2)
[8 marks]
Title: "Understanding the Extent of Drug Use in Schools: A Research Proposal"
2. Introduction
A. Background and context:
Drug use in schools is a pressing issue that requires immediate attention. Reports of an increase in drug-related incidents
within the local school district have raised concerns among educators, parents, and community members. These incidents
include instances of students being found in possession of drugs or displaying behaviors that suggest substance abuse. Such
incidents not only put the individuals involved at risk but also create an unsafe and disruptive learning environment for all
students.
Understanding the extent of the problem, its underlying causes, and potential solutions is crucial in addressing this issue
effectively. The school district has reached out to our university for assistance in conducting research to shed light on the
magnitude of the problem and develop evidence-based strategies for prevention and intervention.
This research proposal aims to investigate the prevalence and patterns of drug use in schools, examine the factors
contributing to drug use among students, and propose interventions and strategies to address this issue. By conducting this
research, we hope to gain a comprehensive understanding of the problem and provide actionable recommendations to the
school district.
B. Problem statement:
The problem statement for this research proposal would be formulated as follows:
The alarming issue of drug use in schools has become a growing concern within the local school district. Recent reports have
indicated an increase in drug-related incidents, including students being found in possession of drugs or exhibiting behaviors
indicative of substance abuse. The school district has reached out to our university for assistance in understanding the extent
of the problem, its causes, and potential solutions.
Option 1
You are a student pursuing a Bachelor of Education degree at a prominent university. For your final assessment (portfolio),
you have been given the task of developing a research proposal related to the alarming issue of drug use in schools.
Your university has recently received reports of an increase in drug-related incidents within the local school district, including
cases of students being found in possession of drugs or exhibiting behaviours indicative of substance abuse. The school
district has reached out to your university for assistance in understanding the extent of the problem, its causes, and
potential solutions.Examiner’s own scenario.Your task is to create a research proposal that addresses this critical issue. In
your proposal, you should outline the introduction, the literature review, research design and methodology, data collection,
data analysis, implications and recommendations and conclusion. Each valid point will receive a score of 1 mark.
1. Create a title based on the scenario above [2 marks]
2. Introduction
A. Background and context (2)
B. Problem statement (2)
C. Purpose of the study (2)
D. Research questions or hypotheses (2)
[8 marks]
Title: "Understanding the Extent of Drug Use in Schools: A Research Proposal"
2. Introduction
A. Background and context:
Drug use in schools is a pressing issue that requires immediate attention. Reports of an increase in drug-related incidents
within the local school district have raised concerns among educators, parents, and community members. These incidents
include instances of students being found in possession of drugs or displaying behaviors that suggest substance abuse. Such
incidents not only put the individuals involved at risk but also create an unsafe and disruptive learning environment for all
students.
Understanding the extent of the problem, its underlying causes, and potential solutions is crucial in addressing this issue
effectively. The school district has reached out to our university for assistance in conducting research to shed light on the
magnitude of the problem and develop evidence-based strategies for prevention and intervention.
This research proposal aims to investigate the prevalence and patterns of drug use in schools, examine the factors
contributing to drug use among students, and propose interventions and strategies to address this issue. By conducting this
research, we hope to gain a comprehensive understanding of the problem and provide actionable recommendations to the
school district.
B. Problem statement:
The problem statement for this research proposal would be formulated as follows:
The alarming issue of drug use in schools has become a growing concern within the local school district. Recent reports have
indicated an increase in drug-related incidents, including students being found in possession of drugs or exhibiting behaviors
indicative of substance abuse. The school district has reached out to our university for assistance in understanding the extent
of the problem, its causes, and potential solutions.
