,PORTFOLIO OF EVIDENCE RESEARCH METHODOLOGY Course Code: HMEMS80
Name: Armand van Niekerk
Student Number: 49-589-350
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section Description | Page
PART 1
o Declaration of Authenticity | 3
PART 2
o 2.1 Reflection on Formative Assessment | 5
o 2.2 Weekly Self-Reflections | 9
o 2.3 Reflection on the Value of Research | 15
PART 3
o Research Proposal | 17
PART 4
o Portfolio of Evidence Checklist | 32
PART 1
, DECLARATION OF AUTHENTICITY
I, Armand van Niekerk, hereby confirm that I am the author of this Portfolio of Evidence for the
course HMEMS80, under student number 49-589-350. I affirm that all the work presented in this
portfolio is entirely my own and original. Where I have utilized information from other sources, I
have done so responsibly, ensuring proper referencing and acknowledgment in line with APA
style guidelines. I declare that no part of this work has been plagiarized, and I am fully aware of
the implications of plagiarism. I also confirm my understanding of UNISA's plagiarism policy
and the potential consequences should there be any evidence of plagiarism in this document.
Date: 22 May 2017
Place: Stellenbosch
Signature: Armand van Niekerk (either provide an electronic signature or type your name again)
PART 2
2.1 Reflection on Formative Assessment
Reflection on Learning in Assignment 01
A. During Assignment 01, I encountered difficulties primarily with referencing, as I had no prior
experience or training in this area. In my previous postgraduate studies, I didn't engage in any
form of formal writing or referencing, making it a significant challenge to grasp the proper way
of doing APA referencing.
B. This course has been highly beneficial in helping me identify and correct my mistakes,
particularly with referencing. I realized that mastering APA formatting was a challenge for me.
To address these issues, I reviewed the study materials from week 4, which provided guidance on
the correct approach to referencing. Moving forward, I plan to allocate more time to assignments
that involve referencing to ensure that I handle it more effectively, understanding that it requires
significant effort and attention when done for the first time.
Reflection on Learning in Assignment 02
C. My performance in Assignment 2 improved because I allowed myself more time to prepare
compared to the first assignment. Although I didn't face major difficulties, I did repeat the same
referencing errors in questions 14 and 29 due to misreading. Additionally, I struggled with
selecting the correct answer for questions 9 and 36, which caused some confusion.
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