4000 words
Combinational Effects of Road Works and Transport Modes
on Property Values
Abstract
Property Values are very important. In most cases, people’s property is one of people’s biggest assets. Many property owners register debts of their property in the form of mortgage bonds, and they repay debts to them every month. For people, in many cases, property is an investment, they hope to sell it at a later time, and they will get a good return on investment. Property Values are also closely related to insurance purposes, property taxes, and financial plans. Generally speaking, Property Values tend to rise with time. However, in fact, Property Values do not always show an upward trend, and sometimes they suddenly plummet, or decline gently. Obviously, the reduction in Property Values is not a change that people expect. Therefore, it is very important to study the reasons that affect the changes in Property Values. There are many factors that affect the change of Property Values. This research focuses on Combinational Effects of Road Works and Transport Modes on Property Values. Hope to find a necessary connection in the changes of Road Works, Transport Modes and Property Values.
Keywords: Property Values Combinational Effects Road Works Transport Modes
COMP11017 Research Design and Methods – Assessment 2 – Written Report
The written assessment for this module is, in effect, an extended research specification for the MSc thesis (as if you were proceeding to undertake the MSc project) and also the preliminary/background investigation
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This background investigation should provide the reader with a clear understanding of the current situation in the topic area. However, you need to remember that the purpose of this assessment is to allow you to demonstrate your ability to conceive and specify a MSc level research project: it is not about producing an essay about your chosen topic for research. The submission should be 3500-4500 words.
The structure of your report (specification) should be as follows:
1. Title: A SHORT description which indicates clearly the question that the research project is going to investigate. (5 marks)
2. Abstract: Summary of the problem, core problems and how these will be
addressed. Please include up to 5 key words or phrases at the bottom of the abstract.
(maximum 300 words – please give word count in document) (5 marks)
3. Aims: General statements on intent and direction of the research. (5 marks)
4. Objectives: A list of clear, measurable statements of intended outcomes. i.e. What you are going to do in order to answer the question in the title and how you are going to do this (in relative detail)
(10 marks)
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5. Justification: Rationale for the research showing gaps in current knowledge
and how the results of the research might be used.
(Aims, Objectives, Justification – about 1 page) (5 marks)
6. Review of Literature: History of problem with key sources with critical appraisal of contributions.
(guidance – no more than 2000 words – please give word count in document)
(20 marks)
7. Methodology: Explanation and justification of approach and methodology proposed. This section should explain the nature of the data you expect to collect; who will be involved and how you will collect it? Clear signposting of selection process of organisations/groups/individuals involved in the study should be explained. Identification and brief discussion of any analytical tools to be used; Identification of any ethical issues.
(guidance – no more than 1000 words – please give word count in document)
(25 marks)
8. Work Plan: A timetable for completion of research.
(Remember a MSc project full-time is allowed 15 weeks (1 trimester) for completion; part-time is 30 weeks (2 trimesters)) You may use any appropriate method to present the well-thought-through plan of action but ensure this is legible and is included as an integral part of the report.
(10 marks)
9. References and overall presentation of the work: Accurate use and presentation of Harvard style citation for literature/sources used in the proposal; Quality of written presentation and arguments; Discussion regarding any evidence that would be required for running the research e.g. letters of support, agreement of collaboration, agreement from the University Ethics Committee, etc. (15 marks)
Note: references must be given using the Harvard system, diagrams and plots must be labelled and referenced if taken from another source.
Submission should be made through Turnitin on the Moodle module page by 4pm on Friday 19th April, 2019. Submissions after this time will be ‘late’. Submissions up to one week late will be accepted with a penalty of 10 marks. Submissions more than one week late will not be accepted for marking.
Dr Daune West
My research
Step 1:
https://roadworks.scot/
Check the working hours at this site
Step 2:
https://scotlis.ros.gov.uk/map-search
Look up Property Values for buildings near the roadwork
Step 3:
Transport (Google map, McGill’s / First, Train/subway stations, Google Earth to measure Approx. Distance to bus stops or stations)
Then collect the distance from the surrounding vehicles to the building
The data was collected from Glasgow
Start at Glasgow central station and then expand the collection
In addition to references, the paper should be 4,000 words long.
ResearchMethods – Written Report
Name:
Title:
Assessor:
Title and Abstract (e.g. is there a clear research question identified? Does the abstract give a clear overview of the purpose of the study, the method by which it will be implemented and the nature of the potential results of the study?) |
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Aims, Objectives, Justification (e.g. are the aims and objectives clearly linked? Do they represent a complete and united piece of work? Will their attainment enable the research question to be answered? Is there a clear justification for the work proposed?) |
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Literature Review (e.g. Does the report contain a good overview of the current state of the chosen topic for research and is this overview supported by references to the literature?) |
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Research Design/Methodology (e.g. is there a clearly stated design for the project that will enable the aims and objectives to be achieved? Are all aspects of the practical application of the research design explained in full – i.e. collaborators (who?/why?), data collection and analysis techniques considered? Have ethical considerations been taken into account?) |
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Work plan (e.g. the use of some form of representation to explain the individual parts of the project and how they all fit together as a whole against some milestones) |
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Written presentation, references, figure, diagrams (e.g. is the report presented of a professional academic standard? Are all diagrams and tables correctly and appropriately used/referenced? Are all references provided according to an established standard?) |
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General Level of English, logic, etc . (e.g. is the report easy to read, understand and consider in terms of both theoretical and practical implications? A good test: could someone else pick up this specification and undertake the project given the instructions contained in this specification?) |
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Comments:
Grade:
— Research Methods —