Understand how to formulate a research specification: Research Project Assignment, UOB, UK

1. Understand how to formulate a research specification
1.1 Formulate and record possible research project outline specifications
1.2 Identify the factors that contribute to the process of research project selection
1.3 Undertake a critical review of key references
1.4 Produce a research project specification
1.5 Provide an appropriate plan and procedures for the agreed research specification

2. Be able to implement the research project within agreed procedures and to specification
2.1 Match resources efficiently to the research question or hypothesis
2.2 Undertake the proposed research investigation in accordance with the agreed specification and procedures
2.3 Record and collate relevant data where appropriate

3. Be able to evaluate the research outcomes
3.1 Use appropriate research evaluation techniques
3.2 Interpret and analyse the results in terms of the original research specification
3.3 Make recommendations and justify areas for further consideration

4. Be able to present the research outcomes
4.1 Use an agreed format and appropriate media to present the outcomes of the research to an audience.