University	Unitec Institute of Technology (Unitec)
Subject	ACTY9045 Research Project

ACTY9045 Assessment 2 Brief

Module Code:	ACTY9045
Module Name:	Research Project
Assessment Type:	Research Dissertation
Date Issued:	23 February 2026
Due date and time:	22 June 2026 by 11:59pm.
Delivery:	Turnitin via Moodle
Total Marks:	100 marks
Weighting:	70 percent
Expected number of hours to spend on this assessment:	280 hours
Word limit:	Your dissertation should be between 5,000 and 7,000 words (including the abstract, references, and all text in tables and figures, and appendices). Please provide a word count on the title page.
Instructions:	Complete this cover sheet and attach it to your assignment. You must sign the cover sheet. An electronic signature is acceptable. Collusion, copying or plagiarism may result in disciplinary action. You may use a spelling and basic grammar checker (e.g., ‘Grammarly Free’) and referencing software. You must write your dissertation in English – do not write in another language and then use a translator. Do not use ‘Grammarly Pro’ or similar editing software. You are NOT permitted to use generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) to write any part of your dissertation.
Individual declaration:	I confirm that: My submission is original and entirely my own work. Where I have used ideas, tables, diagrams etc. of other writers, I have acknowledged the source in every case using APA7 style. My submission has not been submitted as assessed work for any other academic course. Students may be required to answer any questions to validate the authenticity of the assessment.

This Assignment relates to the following Learning Outcomes:
LO2 – Undertake applied research to investigate contemporary issues in business.
LO3 Communicate effectively and ethically with stakeholders at different stages of the research process.

Aim of the Assignment

This assignment is an individual assessment and aims to

Develop research design capability.
Literature review with the aim of identifying a gap in the literature.
Scoping and formulating a process of inquiry concluding in an intended outcome
Ability to argue and defend a proposed project.
Evaluate and apply research methods to carry out a research project.
Produce an academic essay or dissertation based on a topic and research question.
Critically analyse and compare the study’s findings with existing literature.

Assignment Instructions

Prepare a research project in accordance with the Unitec regulations regarding the presentation of an academic thesis/dissertation on a topic and research question agreed to with your research supervisor.

You will be required to enter into a formal supervision agreement with your supervisor.

You will be required to attend regular (weekly) meetings with your supervisor who will guide you through the research project process. Your attendance at these meetings will be recorded in Seats. You are required to provide your supervisor with regular drafts of your research work-in-progress.

If your research includes surveying or interviewing participants, you will need to outline the ethical considerations you have made and explain how you will manage these. Your project proposal will be reviewed by the school’s ethics committee who will determine whether you have approval to conduct the research in the manner you propose.

Although there will be some variation in relation to topic, content and methodology, the marking rubric that will be used is outlined below.

References

Use the APA referencing style. You must download and save all research articles used in your research. These may be requested by your supervisor and the examiner.

Please refer to the Grading Rubric on the mark allocation and as a guide to ensure you satisfy the criteria for the Assignment.

Note:

There is a word limit of 7,000 words (including the abstract, references, and all text in tables and figures, and appendices if any).
Please provide a word count on the title page of your report.
Use supporting evidence, referenced, to support your comments. Use the APA7 referencing style to acknowledge all sources. For guidelines on APA7 referencing go to http://libguides.unitec.ac.nz/apareferencing.

Formatting should be Calibri 12 pt. font / 1.5 line spacing, all pages numbered.

ACTY9045 Research Dissertation Grading Rubric

Dissertation components		Possible Mark	Your Mark
Introduction
□	Includes title for research.
□	Word count.
□ □ □ □	Includes a table of contents. Briefly introduces research focus and provides contextual/background information. Motivation for the study is clearly demonstrated. Includes a purpose statement.	10
Comments:
Literature Review □ Provides a concise summary of the state of knowledge about the
□ □ □ □	proposed topic. Synthesises and critiques existing literature. Includes a range of literature sources. Literature is relevant to the study. Identifies how the study adds to the literature.	15
Comments:
Research Question □ The research problem is clearly stated. □ Specifies the research question(s) and/or hypotheses which are based on prior work/theory represented in the literature review. □ Question(s) are effective and appropriate. □ Clearly specifies the nature of the information sought.		10
Comments:
Methodological considerations □ Provides clear justification of chosen research process.
□ □ □ □ □	Methodology discussion (rationale) relates to the study. Includes relevant references. Ethical considerations are discussed and addressed. Details the methods and techniques for data collection. Provides specifics of sample, participants, setting, and procedures, where appropriate.	15
Comments:

Findings and analysis of results □ Results are presented clearly and related to the purpose of the study. □ Results are analysed appropriately and related back to previous studies. □ Interpretation of results is clear and accurate. □ Results are used to answer the research questions and hypotheses.		20
Comments:
Conclusion □ Conclusions are supported by the analysis and findings. □ Implications and application of the results are discussed. □ Contribution to knowledge is highlighted. □ Limitations of research are highlighted.		15
Comments:
References & Appendices □ References set out in appropriate style (APA) □ Appendices (if any) add only relevant information.		5
Comments:
Language & style □ Professionally presented.
□ □ □ □	Clear, logical flow between sections Focuses on relevant material. Well written using appropriate language for audience Contains accurate punctuation, spelling, and grammar.	10
Comments:
Total out of 100:		100
Overall Comments:

Help with your Assignment

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Talk it over with your lecturer, or Academic Programme Manager.
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