RESEARCH REPORT HRPYC81
PROJECT 2
ASSIGNMENT 7
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: PLURALISTIC IGNORANCE......................................................................... 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
7. A PAST PROPOSAL THAT GOT A DISTINCTION .............................................................................. 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 2
THIRD ASSIGNMENT (ASSESSMENT NUMBER 7)
• For your third assignment, you will be required to write a research proposal.
• Introduce the concept of pluralistic ignorance and provide an overview of the core aspects
of this concept as discussed in the literature.
• Outline and synthesize previous research on pluralistic ignorance and whether it will affect
positive and negative behaviours equally.
• Derive at least one research hypothesis from your literature review that addresses the
relationship between pluralistic ignorance and behaviours.
• 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 study
pluralistic ignorance.
• Based on the feedback you received for your second assignment, continue to
improve upon writing your literature review on pluralistic ignorance.
• Based on the improved literature review, state at least one research hypothesis that
indicates the relationship between pluralistic ignorance and a particular behaviour.
• Your research will be guided by a quantitative research approach.
• This study will be conducted using a cross-sectional online survey, which will be
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 2
ASSIGNMENT 7
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: PLURALISTIC IGNORANCE......................................................................... 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
7. A PAST PROPOSAL THAT GOT A DISTINCTION .............................................................................. 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 2
THIRD ASSIGNMENT (ASSESSMENT NUMBER 7)
• For your third assignment, you will be required to write a research proposal.
• Introduce the concept of pluralistic ignorance and provide an overview of the core aspects
of this concept as discussed in the literature.
• Outline and synthesize previous research on pluralistic ignorance and whether it will affect
positive and negative behaviours equally.
• Derive at least one research hypothesis from your literature review that addresses the
relationship between pluralistic ignorance and behaviours.
• 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 study
pluralistic ignorance.
• Based on the feedback you received for your second assignment, continue to
improve upon writing your literature review on pluralistic ignorance.
• Based on the improved literature review, state at least one research hypothesis that
indicates the relationship between pluralistic ignorance and a particular behaviour.
• Your research will be guided by a quantitative research approach.
• This study will be conducted using a cross-sectional online survey, which will be
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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