Part 1: Theoretical Framework Build your theoretical framework, following the three essential steps below: 1.                 Identify your key concepts and constructs: The first step is to pick out the key terms from your problem statement. Concepts

	ASSESSMENT 2 BRIEF
Subject Code and Title	HEP602 Developing the Research Proposal
Assessment	3 Minute presentation with script
Individual/Group	Individual
Length	3-minute oral presentation with PPT notes Max 1000 (+/-10%)
Learning Outcomes	The Subject Learning Outcomes demonstrated by successful completion of the task below include: b) Clearly define and discuss the role of emergent propositions, concept modelling, and frameworks in evidence-based research. d) Build a framework for analysis for a chosen research project statement.
Submission	Due by 11:55pm AEST/AEDT Sunday end of Module 8 (Week 8).
Weighting	30%
Total Marks	100 marks

 

 

Assessment Task

Assessment 2 requires you to present your theoretical framework during an in-class oral presentation showcasing your developed theoretical model. You are required to support this with a maximum 1000-word script in PPT notes. You are required to clearly identify and discuss the key concepts for research; evaluate and explain theoretical assumptions of the research study and how it relates to the broader fields of knowledge within your area of your area of interest; and justify the appropriateness of the theoretical framework in context of intended outcome. You are required to identify the variables and construct areas for investigation. You will upload your slide deck with notes as your submission.

 

Context

A theoretical framework consists of concepts and constructs, together with their definitions, and existing theory/theories that are used for your particular study. The theoretical framework is not something that is found readily available in the literature. You may find a framework that becomes the basis for your investigation in a given context or you may be required to build your own framework based on numerous theoretical inputs.

Developing a theoretical framework strengthens your research study by enabling the critical evaluation of theoretical assumptions against an explicit positioning statement. This theoretical framework forms the basis of the hypothesis and choice of research methods that you will apply towards finding a solution to your research problem. Articulating the theoretical assumptions of a research study forces you to address questions of why and how. It permits you to move from simply describing a phenomenon observed to generalizing about various aspects of that phenomenon. Having a theory helps you to identify the limits to those generalizations. A theoretical framework specifies which key variables influence a phenomenon of interest. It alerts you to examine how those key variables might differ and under what circumstances.

In order to develop a theoretical framework, you will review pertinent research literature for theories and analytic models that are relevant to the research problem you are investigating. The selection of a theory should depend on its appropriateness, ease of application, and explanatory power.

 

Instructions

Part 1: Theoretical Framework

Build your theoretical framework, following the three essential steps below:

1.                 Identify your key concepts and constructs: The first step is to pick out the key terms from your problem statement. Concepts often have multiple definitions, so the theoretical framework involves clearly defining what you mean by each term. Key constructs are the building blocks of any theory. They are the elements in the theory and are theoretical representations of the concepts.

2.                 Evaluate and explain relevant theories: By conducting a thorough literature review, you can determine how other researchers have defined and drawn connections between these key concepts. After discussing different models and theories, you establish the definitions that best fit your research and justify why this is the case.

3.                 Contextualise your theoretical framework: A theoretical framework discussed various theories from other authors, and demonstrates how these theories will be modified and contextualised to the research problem that you identified in your previous assessment, incorporating any feedback received.

You may want to use the following as a guide for formulating your own discussion:

Research Context Introduce the following:

•        The research background;

•        The research problem;

•        Context, scope of the study;

Literature Review

Discuss the following:

•        Present the literature related to the problem (you can draw from the previous assessment).

•        Emphasise the underpinning theories that have been applied by prior works in the problem area. Specifically mention the theories that you will be using in your own framework, highlight its application or lack thereof in the existing literature.

 

Theoretical framework Discuss the following:

•        Describe your theoretical framework, contextualising to the concepts that you will be using in your research.

•        What justification is used for this theoretical framework?

 

Summary

Begin closing the loop by:

•        Aligning the problem to the proposed theoretical framework.

•        Present the preliminary research questions and hypothesis/propositions that emerge from this alignment exercise.

 

Part 2: Oral Presentation of your Theoretical Model

 

This part of the assessment will involve presenting or recording an oral presentation that briefly discusses the theoretical framework that you have developed for this assessment. Your facilitator will schedule in class oral presentations (3 minutes) of your theoretical model. Your presentation will include 1-2 visual slides, developed with MS PowerPoint, MS Word or similar, and must include a professional and cohesive articulation of your findings, explaining your model to the class. Please rehearse the timing of your presentation and prepare adequately. This process is aligned with the 3MT pitch process and supports you learnings for succinct clear research presentations.

 

For hints on how to present, see: https://library.torrens.edu.au/academicskills_ap/oral-presentations For hints on how to create an audio-visual presentation with MS PowerPoint, see: https://library.torrens.edu.au/academicskills_ap/av-presentations

Refer to the Essential Resources in your MyLearn subject modules to learn the essentials of formulating this background study. Your submission will be graded on criteria detailed in the rubric, attached to the assessment brief, and shown on your MyLearn.

 

Referencing

It is essential that you use appropriate APA style for citing and referencing research. Please see more information on referencing in the Academic Skills webpage.

 

Assessment Support

 

For a range of additional resources and support to help you complete your assessment, please consult the Study Support page on the Student Hub.

 

Academic Integrity

 

All students are responsible for ensuring that their submitted work is original, adheres to academic writing standards outlined in the Torrens University Academic Writing Guide, and is appropriately referenced

according to the guidelines provided in the Torrens University APA Referencing Guide.

Students need to have read and be aware of the Torrens University Australia Academic Integrity Policy, Academic Integrity Procedure and subsequent penalties for academic misconduct. For more information, please refer to the Academic Integrity guidelines and the Torrens University Library. Students must also keep all required evidence in making an assessment; a copy of all submitted material and any assessment drafts.

 

                

 

AI Tools – Statement of Acknowledgement

 

Torrens University requires students to declare any use of AI tools in their assessments. If you have used AI, please include a Statement of Acknowledgement with your submission. For guidance on the appropriate use of AI tools, refer to the Torrens University Library or speak with your learning facilitator.

 

Submission Instructions

 

Submit this task via Assessments > Briefs & Submissions in the main navigation menu in HEP602.

 

Please name your file using the following format:

o SubjectCode_Surname_FirstNameInitial_AssessmentNumber

e.g. HEP602_Jones_S_Assessment 2.docx

Your marked assessment can be viewed in MyLearn. 

Assessment Due Dates and Late Penalties

Assessments may be submitted on or before the due date. Late penalties apply for assessments that are submitted after the due date.

Refer to:

•        Assessment Policy for Higher Education Coursework (HE) and ELICOS Torrens University | Think Education

 

•        Assessment Special Consideration Guidelines for Students (HE Coursework) Torrens University | Think Education

 

•        Student Hub for Assessment Extension Information.

 

 

Special Consideration

 

To apply for special consideration for a modification to an assessment task or exam due to unexpected or extenuating circumstances, please consult the Assessment Special Consideration Guidelines for Students.       

 

 

Assessment Rubric

 

Assessment Attributes	Fail (Yet to achieve minimum standard)	Pass (Functional)	Credit (Proficient)	Distinction (Advanced)	High Distinction (Exceptional)
Identification and definition of key terms and concepts     Marks for this criterion = 10	Key concepts within the problems statement and research questions have not been successfully identified. Key concepts and terms have been superficially or incorrectly defined, or not defined at all.	A few of the key concepts within the problems statement and research questions have been successfully identified. Key concepts and terms have been defined to an elementary standard.	Some of the key concepts within the problems statement and research questions have been successfully identified and proficiently defined. Key concepts and terms have been proficiently defined.	Most of the key concepts within the problems statement and research questions have been successfully identified. Key concepts and terms have been thoroughly defined.	All of the key concepts within the problems statement and research questions have been successfully identified. Key concepts and terms have been comprehensively defined.
The proposed theoretical framework and model   Marks for this criterion = 30	The proposed theoretical framework does not support the research goals, and requires further consideration or development.	The proposed theoretical framework is relevant and somewhat supports the research goals, but requires further development.	The proposed theoretical framework is plausible and somewhat supports the research goals, but could benefit from further refinement.	The proposed theoretical framework is meaningful and appropriately supports the research goals.	The proposed theoretical framework is compelling and appropriately supports the research goals.

 

 

 

 

 

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Evaluation, explanation and justification of relevant models and theories for application, from a range of literature     Marks for this criterion = 30

A limited range of literature in the relevant area of interest has been reviewed. Limited evaluation and explanation of models and theories across the literature is evident.   Justification of selected theories for application to the study is irrelevant or limited, reconsideration is required to better support research goals.

A modest range of literature in the relevant area of interest has been reviewed. Rudimentary evaluation and explanation of models and theories across the literature is evident.   Justification of selected theories for application to the study is relevant, but requires further consideration to better support research goals.

A substantial range of literature in the relevant area of interest has been reviewed. Thorough evaluation and explanation of models and theories across the literature is evident.   Justification of selected models and theories for application to the study is effective, but could use further consideration to better support the research goals.

An extensive range of literature in the relevant area of interest has been reviewed. Intricate evaluation and explanation of models and theories across the literature is evident.   Persuasive justification of selected models and theories for application to the study.

An exhaustive range of literature in the relevant area of interest has been reviewed. Rigorous evaluation and explanation of models and theories across the literature is evident.   Eloquent justification of selected models and theories for application to the study.

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Alignment of the problems statement with the theoretical framework and the articulation of the research questions, hypotheses /propositions.   Marks for this criterion = 20	The theoretical framework is not aligned with the identified problem. Poor or no articulation of the research questions and hypotheses/ propositions.	The theoretical framework is somewhat aligned with the identified problem. Reasonable articulation of the research questions and hypotheses/ propositions.	The theoretical framework is aligned with the identified problem. Skillful articulation of the research questions and hypotheses/ propositions.	The theoretical framework is very well aligned with the identified problem. Sophisticated articulation of the research questions and hypotheses/ propositions.	The theoretical framework is perfectly aligned with the identified problem. Superior articulation of the research questions and hypotheses/ propositions.
Appropriate use of academic and oral communication conventions   Marks for this criterion = 10	Demonstrates inconsistent use of academic and oral communication conventions, including language grammar, APA7 citations, formatting of in-text citations and references management. Incoherent; communication style is not clear; the focus and model is not clearly demonstrated to the audience.	Demonstrates basic use of academic and oral communication conventions, including language grammar, APA7 citations, formatting of in-text citations and references management. Some evidence of communication style; focus emerges and is mostly sustained, and the model is generally clear to the audience.	Demonstrates good use of academic and oral communication conventions, including language grammar, APA7 citations, formatting of in-text citations and references management. Some errors in the application of good writing and referencing practices.   Communication and focus generally sustained and purpose is generally clear; coherent.	Demonstrates very good use of academic and oral communication conventions, including language grammar, APA7 citations, formatting of in-text citations and references management. Well-developed communication style; establishes and maintains focus: purpose and model visual is clear to the audience.	Demonstrates excellent use of academic and oral communication conventions, including language grammar, APA7 citations, formatting of in-text citations and references management. Coherent thoroughly developed communication style; establishes and maintains clear focus: the purpose is clearly communicated.

 

 

HEP602 Assessment 2