Introduction / Required
• Identification of research aim and objectives
• Clarification of the research question(s) or
hypothesis
• Awareness of the rationale of the research
problem
Literature Review/ Done, Only needs to be incorporated into the paper
• Knowledge of relevant theories
• Awareness of previous related research
findings
• Identification of research gap
Research Design and Methodology / Required
• Rationale for research design
• Rationale for method
• Appropriateness
• Awareness
Data Analysis / Required
• Quality of analysis given framework above
• Discussion and interpretation of the results
• Logical argument to support proof or
refutation of research hypothesis (if required)
Conclusions / Required
• Level of achieving and concluding the
research objectives
• Awareness of the research limitation(s)
• Indication of areas of further research
Overall presentation / Required
• General layout and typography
• Clarity and coherence of presentation
• Style, grammar, lucidity, and accuracy
• Use of Harvard Referencing