RCE2601 PORTFOLIO OCTOBER NOVEMBER
20223 (COMPLETE ANSWERS) 2023 (701032) - DUE
13 October 2023
.. SECTION A: RESEARCH PROPOSAL
Choose one option only. Option 1 You are a student pursuing a Bachelor of Education degree
at a prominent university. For your final assessment (portfolio), you have been given the task
of developing a research proposal related to the alarming issue of drug use in schools. Your
university has recently received reports of an increase in drug-related incidents within the
local school district, including cases of students being found in possession of drugs or
exhibiting behaviours indicative of substance abuse. The school district has reached out to
your university for assistance in understanding the extent of the problem, its causes, and
potential solutions. Examiner’s own scenario. Your task is to create a research proposal that
addresses this critical issue. In your proposal, you should outline the introduction, the
literature review, research design and methodology, data collection, data analysis,
implications and recommendations and conclusion. Each valid point will receive a score of 1
mark. 1. Create a title based on the scenario above [2 marks] 2.
Introduction A. Background and context (2)
B. Problem statement (2)
C. Purpose of the study (2)
D. Research questions or hypotheses (2) [8 marks]
3. Literature Review A. Overview of drug and alcohol use in schools (3) B. Factors
contributing to drug and alcohol use among students (4) C. Effects of drug and alcohol use on
students' academic performance (4) 4 D. Existing prevention and intervention strategies (4)
[15 marks]
4. Research Design and Methodology A. Research design (e.g., qualitative, quantitative,
mixed methods) (3) B. Sampling methods (4) C. Ethical considerations (e.g., informed
consent, confidentiality) (3) [10 marks]
5. Data Collection A. Detailed description of data collection procedures (6) B. Data
collection instruments (e.g., survey questionnaire, interview guide) (4) [10 marks]
, 6. Data Analysis and Interpretation A. Data analysis procedures (e.g., coding, statistical tests)
(4) B. Presentation of findings (3) C. Interpretation of findings (3) [10 marks]
7. Implications and Recommendations A. Implications for educational policy and practice (3)
B. Recommendations for addressing drug and alcohol use in schools (2) [5 marks] 8.
Conclusion A. Summary of key findings (2) B. Discussion of research limitations (2) C. Call
for future research (1) [ 5 marks] 5
9. References Properly format the list of all sources cited in the proposal according to
Harvard Style. [ 5 marks] Total Marks: 70 Option 2 Read the following abstract and then
answer the questions that follow: 1.1 Formulate a suitable title for the above abstract. (2) 1.2
Construct a main research question and two subsidiary questions that could guide the above-
mentioned research. (2) 1.3 Based on your title and the research questions, write an
introduction of half a page that introduces the problem, significance and motivation. (4) 1.4
In the next section of your proposal, write an appropriate Statement of the problem and
clearly indicate the rationale of this study. (8) 1.5 Refer to question 1.3. Write a clear purpose
and objectives/aims of the research. Remember that research objectives/aims and research
questions are aligned with each other and the title. (2) 1.6 Write a Literature review based on
the primary concepts of the study and empirical evidence based on previous studies done in
the same area. Define your concepts in an argumentative manner. The literature sources
(academic publications; articles; books, etc.) must relate to the title/problem/aim. All Poverty
and lack of parental involvement have a dual negative effect on the academic performance of
learners with disabilities and are prevalent in rural areas. While parental involvement in
schools in impoverished rural communities is very low, research indicates parental
involvement is key in addressing barriers to learning and associated learning disabilities. This
article reports on an analysis the nature and extent of parental involvement of learners with
disabilities at schools in impoverished rural communities. A specific rural community was
targeted. This has become a social/societal issue that constrain individuals’ lives, thus the
need for an Action Research. Source: Adapted from African Journal of Pedagogy and
Curriculum, 2018. 6 arguments must be motivated with clear and proper citations which will
be reflected in your reference list. Here you must write PARAGRAPHS with headings and
sub-headings; the discussion in each paragraph relates to the paragraph heading. It is
important that you analyse, and tell the reader what you have learned from your review, Is
there a general trend or any discrepancies or contradictions in your findings? (10) 1.7 After
discussing your literature review, identify your theoretical framework with a thoughtful
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