RESEARCH REPORT HRPYC81
PROJECT 8
ASSIGNMENT 31
PROPOSAL GUIDE
CONTACT THE
2024 TUTOR TO GET
THE VIDEO
LESSONS
Guide contains:
headings of the proposal with examples and resources under the headings AND A REFERENCING GUIDE.
, Property of Perfectionist Notes
Illegal distribution/selling/use will be prosecuted.
Contents
1. INSTRUCTIONS .............................................................................................................................. 3
2. RUBRIC ............................................................................................................................................ 5
3. THE BROAD TOPIC: WORK-RELATED STRESS ........................................................................... 6
4.1. What is research proposal .................................................................................................. 10
4.2. What is a research problem? .............................................................................................. 10
5. Structure for your research proposal: .......................................................................................... 11
6. APA 7TH EDITION REFERENCING GUIDE......................................................................................... 25
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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 8
THIRD ASSIGNMENT (ASSESSMENT NUMBER 31)
• For your third assignment, you will be required to write a research proposal on the topic:
Work-related Stress within the working from home context.
• Introduce the concept of work stress and provide an overview of the core aspects of this
concept as discussed in the literature.
• Outline and synthesize previous research on work stress, working from home, and its effect
on mental health.
• Provide detailed information about the proposed study.
• 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
explore the psychological patterns (i.e., themes)
characterizing the experiences of work-related stress
among employees working from home.
• Based on the feedback you received for your second assignment, continue to
improve upon writing your literature review on the work-related stress of remote-
working employees.
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, Property of Perfectionist Notes
Illegal distribution/selling/use will be prosecuted.
• Your research will be guided by a qualitative research approach.
• You will collect data using a semi structured interview
• You will analyse the data using thematic analysis
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 8
ASSIGNMENT 31
PROPOSAL GUIDE
CONTACT THE
2024 TUTOR TO GET
THE VIDEO
LESSONS
Guide contains:
headings of the proposal with examples and resources under the headings AND A REFERENCING GUIDE.
, Property of Perfectionist Notes
Illegal distribution/selling/use will be prosecuted.
Contents
1. INSTRUCTIONS .............................................................................................................................. 3
2. RUBRIC ............................................................................................................................................ 5
3. THE BROAD TOPIC: WORK-RELATED STRESS ........................................................................... 6
4.1. What is research proposal .................................................................................................. 10
4.2. What is a research problem? .............................................................................................. 10
5. Structure for your research proposal: .......................................................................................... 11
6. APA 7TH EDITION REFERENCING GUIDE......................................................................................... 25
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 8
THIRD ASSIGNMENT (ASSESSMENT NUMBER 31)
• For your third assignment, you will be required to write a research proposal on the topic:
Work-related Stress within the working from home context.
• Introduce the concept of work stress and provide an overview of the core aspects of this
concept as discussed in the literature.
• Outline and synthesize previous research on work stress, working from home, and its effect
on mental health.
• Provide detailed information about the proposed study.
• 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
explore the psychological patterns (i.e., themes)
characterizing the experiences of work-related stress
among employees working from home.
• Based on the feedback you received for your second assignment, continue to
improve upon writing your literature review on the work-related stress of remote-
working employees.
3|Page
, Property of Perfectionist Notes
Illegal distribution/selling/use will be prosecuted.
• Your research will be guided by a qualitative research approach.
• You will collect data using a semi structured interview
• You will analyse the data using thematic analysis
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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