RESEARCH REPORT HRPYC81
PROJECT 4
ASSIGNMENT 15
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 based on a different
topic that got 84% (added as an example) AND A REFERENCING GUIDE.
, Property of Perfectionist Notes
Illegal distribution/selling/use will be prosecuted
Contents
1. INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................................................................................ 3
THIRD ASSIGNMENT (ASSESSMENT NUMBER 15) .................................................................................. 3
2. Assessment criteria for THIRD ASSIGNMENT: ................................................................................ 5
3. THE BROAD TOPIC: BULLSHITTING IS TERRIBLE, BUT LYING IS WORSE. OR ISN’T IT?? .................. 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......................................................................................... 25
Past Proposal based on GBV – used as an example.............................................................................. 31
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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 4
THIRD ASSIGNMENT (ASSESSMENT NUMBER 15)
• For your third assignment, you will be required to write a research proposal on the topic:
Bullshitting is terrible, but lying is worse. Or isn’t it?
• Outline and synthesize previous research on bullshitting and lying and outline the possible
role of status and trustworthiness of the source.
• Derive at least one research hypothesis from your literature review that addresses the
assessment of bullshitting and lying in relation to the status and trustworthiness of the
source.
• The proposal should not exceed ten (10) pages (excluding 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 test the
insidious bullshit hypothesis
(i.e., bullshitting is evaluated less negatively than lying).
• Based on the improved literature review, state a research hypothesis that
indicates the relationship between being exposed to bullshit/lying and judgment.
• This research will be done using an experimental research design, which will be
conducted online and hosted on the research platform Qualtrics.
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, Property of Perfectionist Notes
Illegal distribution/selling/use will be prosecuted
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 4
ASSIGNMENT 15
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 based on a different
topic that got 84% (added as an example) AND A REFERENCING GUIDE.
, Property of Perfectionist Notes
Illegal distribution/selling/use will be prosecuted
Contents
1. INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................................................................................ 3
THIRD ASSIGNMENT (ASSESSMENT NUMBER 15) .................................................................................. 3
2. Assessment criteria for THIRD ASSIGNMENT: ................................................................................ 5
3. THE BROAD TOPIC: BULLSHITTING IS TERRIBLE, BUT LYING IS WORSE. OR ISN’T IT?? .................. 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......................................................................................... 25
Past Proposal based on GBV – used as an example.............................................................................. 31
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 4
THIRD ASSIGNMENT (ASSESSMENT NUMBER 15)
• For your third assignment, you will be required to write a research proposal on the topic:
Bullshitting is terrible, but lying is worse. Or isn’t it?
• Outline and synthesize previous research on bullshitting and lying and outline the possible
role of status and trustworthiness of the source.
• Derive at least one research hypothesis from your literature review that addresses the
assessment of bullshitting and lying in relation to the status and trustworthiness of the
source.
• The proposal should not exceed ten (10) pages (excluding 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 test the
insidious bullshit hypothesis
(i.e., bullshitting is evaluated less negatively than lying).
• Based on the improved literature review, state a research hypothesis that
indicates the relationship between being exposed to bullshit/lying and judgment.
• This research will be done using an experimental research design, which will be
conducted online and hosted on the research platform Qualtrics.
3|Page
, Property of Perfectionist Notes
Illegal distribution/selling/use will be prosecuted
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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