Module Code: BTM5IRM Module Title: Introduction to Research methods Assignment type: Critical Review Word-Count: 4000 words Assignment Requirements Students are required to start developing Critical Literature Review

Module Code: BTM5IRM

Module Title: Introduction to Research methods

Assignment type: Critical Review

Word-Count: 4000 words

Assignment Requirements

1. Students are required to start developing Critical Literature Review, which is the first part of their research proposal for Level 6.
2. Students will independently select their research field, aligning it with their professional and personal goals within the realms of business management or business-related topics in the tourism sector, either within the UK or the global tourism market.
3. This Critical review will be presented in a structured document using the tentative structure explained in detail in the Assignment Guide and Critical review Template available on Moodle be the equivalent of 4000 words, excluding the Table of contents, References and Appendices. Possible deviation for the word count is 10%, i.e. the minimum word count is 3600 words, and the maximum word count is 4400 words of the main text.
4. This assignment is designed to prepare students for conducting individual research at Level 6 and beyond in their careers. It aims to provide students with knowledge in business research, practical skills for identifying research problems in the tourism field, critically evaluating previous studies and methodologies, and developing a critical literature review to inform their own research design.
5. Conducting a critical review of the literature in the selected field will equip students to undertake empirical research, identify research gaps, establish research aims and objectives.
6. Students will cultivate the skill of synthesizing diverse sources in business and management studies pertinent to their research field and will learn to choose appropriate methods based on the research question. These skills are crucial for employability.
7. Critical review of the research literature will be submitted on Moodle as a Word Document file in due date anonymously – without the assessment front sheet. Page 1 will start with the Research Title followed by the Table of Contents (see Assignment Guide).
8. You must NOT state your name or Student ID anywhere in the text.
9. You should NOT name the submitted file as your name or Student ID.