RCE2601 Assignment 3 (100% COMPLETE ANSWERS) 2025 - DUE 8 August 2025

Research and Critical reason - RCE2601 Assignment 3 2025 - DUE 8 August 2025; 100 % TRUSTED workings, Expert Solved, Explanations and Solutions. For assistance call or W.h.a.t.s.a.p.p us on ...(.+.2.5.4.7.7.9.5.4.0.1.3.2)........... lOMoARcPSD| RCE 2601 Assignment 3: Research and Critical Reasoning Guidelines RCE 2601 Assignment 3: Research and Critical Reasoning Guidelines Becoming a teacher (University of South Africa) Department of Curriculum and Instructional Studies 2025 Subject Code(s): RCE 2601 Subject Description: Assignment No. 3 Course Name RESEARCH AND CRITICAL REASONING Assignment Type: Assignment 1 (Individual) Submission Date: Total Marks: Assessors: INSTRUCTIONS: Friday, 8 August 2025, 8:00 PM 100 Prof MD Tshelane Please read the following instructions carefully. It is the student’s responsibility to apply these instructions. Failure to do so will result in consequences as stated. 1 | P a g e ASSIGNMENT RULES: Please note that this is an individual assignment. Please read the assignment thoroughly. ● Please refer to the assignment writing guidelines and rubric for technical requirements in the study guide. ● This assignment must consist of 4 pages (minimum) and 6 pages (maximum) excluding cover page, declaration and table of contents and list of references. ● No assignments will be accepted after the due date. ● All assignments must be typed unless access to a computer device and/or printing facilities are not available ● No assignment will be accepted if the plagiarism declaration is not attached. ● The declaration must be attached as its own page after the cover page. ● A declaration must be signed and dated accordingly by the student. ● Please do not copy and paste the information from the Internet, otherwise, it is Plagiarism and you will, unfortunately, receive a mark of 0%. In-text reference List of References must be done accordingly using UNISA HARVARD METHOD or APA. ● This assignment should be submitted via myUnisa or LMS, a link will be provided on myModule. 2 | P a g e Downloaded by Thomas Mboya () lOMoARcPSD| B.Ed Research Assignment: Part 1 of the Research Proposal You are required to complete Part 1 of a research proposal as part of your assessment for the B.Ed programme. This assignment is intended to introduce you to educational research and help you begin thinking critically about issues that affect your area of specialization in the GET (General Education and Training) and FET (Further Education and Training) phase. Instructions 1. Formulate a Title o Formulate a research title that is relevant to your subject specialization (choose one: Accounting, Languages, Agriculture, EMS, Physical Education/Sport, or Mathematics, and so on). o Your title must be education related and focused on issues specifically affecting the GET or FET sector. o Think deeply about what is bothering you or what challenges you have observed in your specialization—your topic should reflect a real concern or area of improvement. o Avoid vague or generic research titles. Be specific, practical, and realistic. 2. Use Appropriate Referencing o Use APA (American Psychological Association) or Harvard referencing consistently throughout your proposal. o Include in-text citations for all definitions, frameworks, and references used. o Provide a complete reference list at the end of the proposal. Proposal Structure and Guidelines Your research proposal must include the following sections: 1. Study Title o Write a clear, concise, and specific title for your research. It must relate to education and your area of specialization. 2. Introduction and Background (in-text reference) o Briefly introduce the topic. o Provide background information on the issue. o Explain the context and relevance of the topic to the FET sector. 3 | P a g e 3. Statement of the Problem o to investigate. o Clearly define the problem you aim Describe how this problem manifests in your subject area and the GET or FET sector. 4. Rationale o Explain why you have chosen this topic. o Justify the importance and relevance of this research. o What gap will your study help to fill? 5. Research Question and Sub-questions o State your main research question. o Provide up to three sub-questions that break down the main question. 6. Aim and Objectives of the Research o State the main aim of your research. o Provide up to three specific research objectives that guide the investigation. 7. Concept Clarification o Identify and define up to five key concepts relevant to your study. o Use in-text references to support your definitions. 8. Theoretical Framework (in-text reference) o Choose an appropriate educational theory or framework that underpins your study. o Explain how this theory will help you understand the problem and guide your research. 9. References o Include as many credible academic sources as possible (journals, books, scholarly articles). o Ensure all references are properly cited using APA or Harvard style. Reminder Your proposal is not a full research project, but a structured and detailed plan. This is your opportunity to identify an issue in your field and begin thinking like a researcher. Choose a topic that you are genuinely curious or concerned about. Do not provide the cover page as myUnisa myModule provides your particulars to us. Start from the table of contents page. Please note: This is not an assignment you can do a day before the due date, therefore, invest or spend a significant amount of time doing research on the above 4 | P a g e aspects. We have ample time to read and assess all your assignments, we will therefore scrutinize your work and assess you accordingly. DO NOT USE AI, OUR TURNITIN SOFTWARE CAN DETECT IT. The following declaration must be attached as page one after the cover page: I declare hereby that this is my own work and not the work of anyone else. I understand what plagiarism is and the rules of UNISA regarding plagiarism. I understand that I will receive a mark of 0% should I copy any section/part/sentence etc. from any source be it books, the internet or any other relevant source. Signature Date ASSIGNMENTS COVER SHEET / CRITERIA ASSIGNMENT WRITING GUIDELINES COVER PAGE The cover page should be neat and could have a picture on it (if necessary). The most important however is the information required: • Name (Name and Surname) • Student number • Assignment title • Assignment number • Due date • Lecturer’s name 5 | P a g e TABLE OF CONTENTS The table of contents highlights all the headings and in which order they are in the text. It will consist of all the headings on the left side of the page and the start page number on the right. All headings should be outlined numbered. Example: Heading 1 Heading 2 Subheading Subheading Heading 3 INTRODUCTION 2 4 5 7 10 The introduction introduces the reader to the topic and in short what to expect from the assignment. Please do not restate the instruction, e.g. I got the following topic to do an assignment on. The lecturer is already aware of what your instructions were. The introduction is approximately half a page in length. No space must be left after the introduction and the next heading must start straight after the introduction. BODY The body should follow the introduction and should not start on a new page. The body of the assignment should consist of several headings and subheadings in a logical and systematic manner of discussion. Pictures may be used but the writing needs to fill the required number of pages. 6 | P a g e General technical guidelines: Spelling: One of the biggest mistakes is spelling mistakes. Make use of the computer’s spell-check function. You still have to read through the assignment because spell check assumes capital letters is acronyms and would not show your mistakes in headings, that are all in capital letters. Furthermore, a typing error made may actually be another word in English, and would therefore not be shown as a mistake. Third-person: Always write in the third person and do not refer to me, I, we, etc. Margins: The margins at the top, sides and bottom of the page may be no more than 2,5cm. Font: For uniformity, use Times New Roman or Arial font 12 for headings and 12 for text. Page numbers: There should be page numbers on every page at the bottom right-hand corner. Headings: To make headings clear, make them bold. Also, remember to use the numbering in the outlined number method as explained under the table of contents. The number of pages: The required number of pages includes the introduction, body and conclusion. Pictures and blank half pages must be taken into consideration when counting the number of pages as they do not add to the required written pages. Citations: All work must be paraphrased, written in your own words. Citations must be used to give acknowledgement to the references for the information. Refer to a citation guide. Plagiarism: Plagiarism is a serious offence under South African law. No work from any source may be copied word for word into any assignment. The University takes this very seriously. Any source must be paraphrased unless quoted. Quotes must contain quotation 7 | P a g e marks and may not be more than three lines. You are only allowed three quotes per assignment. You will also be required to sign and attached the declaration discussed late in this section. CONCLUSION The conclusion is a summary of the main points of the assignment. This constitutes half a page of writing. BIBLIOGRAPHY The bibliography will follow the numbering as in the table of contents. The bibliography will be the only section to start on a new page. The bibliography must be done according to the Harvard method. Please refer to the citation guide for guidance on citations and the entries into the bibliography. The references should be entered in alphabetical order with spaces in between. No numbering of references is required. ASSIGNMENT RUBRIC (WRITTEN) Assignments are marked using the following rubric: PRESENTATION: 1. Cover Page Marks /2 (Name & surname; Student number; Assignment title; Date; Lecturer’s name) 2. Table of contents (Heading, Contents, Page numbers) /1 8 | P a g e 9 | P a g e 3. Clear Headings / Sub Headings (Headings; Subheadings; Bold/Underlined) /1 4. Page numbers (Page numbers included; Page number included correctly) /1 5. References (Include at least 10 sources; Sources are referenced according to the Harvard method) /10 6. Presentation (Grammar; Spelling; Punctuation; 1.5 Spacing; Neatly presented) /5 7. Following of instructions (Adhered to page limit; Declaration) /5 CONTENT: 1. Introduction & Conclusion (Introduction should introduce the topic at hand; Conclusion should restate the main argument and introduce new ideas) /10 2. Logical flow (2-Unsatisfactory; 5-Satisfactory; 7-Good; 10-Very Good; 12- Outstanding) /12 3. Systematic discussion (Wide range of methods used to clearly develop a final idea from a range of initial ideas) /12 (2-Unsatisfactory; 5-Satisfactory; 7-Good; 10-Very Good; 12- Outstanding) 4. Understand topic well (2-Unsatisfactory; 5-Satisfactory; 7-Good; 10-Very Good; 12- Outstanding) /12 5. Discussion – thorough and detailed (2-Unsatisfactory; 5-Satisfactory; 7-Good; 10-Very Good; 12- Outstanding) /12 6. Application and integration of theory (2-Unsatisfactory; 5-Satisfactory; 7-Good; 10-Very Good; 12- Outstanding) /12 7. Acknowledged sources (Acknowledge your minimum of 10 sources through in-text references) /3 8. In-text references (Are done correctly according to the Harvard method) /2 TOTAL: /100 EXAMPLE OF IN-TEXT AND LIST OF REFERENCES Please note that in-text and list of references go hand in hand, meaning, if you include an author in your in-text references, that particular author MUST also be in your list of references. Remember you are not a researcher as yet, therefore, you need to acknowledge whichever information you acquire, be it on Internet, books, academic | P a g e journal articles, etc. Lastly, the idea is to maintain good quality not to make your work difficult. You may further visit UNISA Citation Guide for more examples. In-text references A study by Vasold, Deere and Pivarnik (2019:55) highlighted a positive association between partaking in campus recreation programmes and student academic accomplishment. Consistent findings by Kiss, (2017:20) outlined that students who participate in organised recreational campus activities are likely to have better academic grades. Other studies found that campus recreation participation can have a positive effect on academic performance (Henchy, 2013:97; Andre, Williams, Schwartz & Bullard, 2017:15). A study of Selowa (2023) found that the benefits of participate in Physical Education include:…….. List of References Andre, E.K., Williams, N., Schwartz, F. And Bullard, C. 2017. Benefits of campus outdoor recreation programs: A review of the literature. Journal of Outdoor Recreation, Education, and Leadership, 9(1): 15-25. Henchy, A. 2013. The perceived benefits of participating in campus recreation programs and facilities: A comparison between undergraduate and graduate students. Recreational Sports Journal, 37(2): 97-105. Kiss, J.E. 2017. The relationship between participation in campus recreation programs and college student academic success. Michigan State University. Vasold, K.L., Deere, S.J. & Pivarnik, J.M. 2019. Club and intramural sports participation and college student academic success. Recreational Sports Journal, 43(1): 55-66.