...This item was submitted to Loughborough’s Institutional Repository (https://dspace.lboro.ac.uk/) by the author and is made available under the following Creative Commons Licence conditions. For the full text of this licence, please go to: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.5/ COMPUTER ASSISTED TESTING OF SPOKEN ENGLISH: A STUDY TO EVALUATE THE SFLEP COLLEGE ENGLISH ORAL TEST IN CHINA Xin Yu and John Lowe Computer Assisted Testing of Spoken English: A Study to Evaluate the SFLEP College English Oral Test in China Xin Yu and John Lowe University of Bath Introduction ‘If you want to encourage oral ability, then test oral ability’ (Hughes, 1989:44) Since its opening up to the outside world in the 1980s and the introduction of economic reforms that have involved engagement with the global economy and wider community, the Chinese government has become determined to promote the teaching and learning of English as a foreign language among its citizens. In particular, it has mandated the study of English for all college and university students and has made the passing of the College English Test (CET) at Band 4 level a requirement for obtaining a degree. With some ten million candidates annually (and rising) CET Band 4 has become the world’s largest language test administered nationwide (Jin and Yang, 2006). In a deliberate attempt to harness the backwash effect of examinations on teaching and learning, the Ministry of Education has insisted that all college...
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...Research Proposal Contents Title:1 Aim: 1 Objectives:1 Background to Study1 Methodology2 Primary Research2 Secondary Research3 Resources3 Ethics3 Desired Outcomes3 References3 Appendices 4 Title:The impact of the internet upon promotional merchandise with specific reference to brand loyalty. (B2C) Aim: To assess the influence of the internet upon promotional merchandise as an advertising tool. With specific reference to brand loyalty with business to consumer brands. Objectives: Critically review the literature on the influence the internet has had on promotional merchandise and the effect on the methods used by companies to increase brand loyalty. To investigate the effect promotional merchandise has on brand loyalty, in comparison to internet based marketing tools such as social media. To evaluate the impact of promotional merchandise when used in a marketing campaign in specific reference to brand loyalty. (Costa Coffee) To provide recommendations on how, either or, both of these promotional methods could be utilised. Background to StudyThe use of promotional products first dates back to 1789, when George Washington was first elected president of the United States of America. Ever since they have become a popular and useful marketing tool that many companies have utilised in order to increase brand awareness and brand loyalty. “The power of promotional products comes from their ability to get an effective targeted marketing message...
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...Example 58 Quanti ta tive Literature Summa ries 62 Questions, Hypotheses, or Models? 64 Descriptions of Where to Look and Questions 65 Hypotheses 66 Models 67 Worksheet 4.1: Characteristics of a Good Research Topic 69 Worksheet 4.2: What to Look for in Reviewing Literature for a Dissertation 71 Worksheet 4.3: Characteristics of a Good Proposal Problem Statement 73 Your first task is to describe your problem in terms so enticing as to make the re viewer eager to examine the rest of your proposal. This job falls especially to the introduction and initial problem statement, but is shared with two other sections described in this chapter, the literature review and the questions, hy potheses, and models sections. The introductory section typically develops un derstanding of the problem by describing its significance in relation to the large, important problems already of concern to the reviewer and by showing the problem in the perspective of the field in which it is embedded. Thls leads into a section on related research (the literature review), which further develops problem understanding and appreciation by showing specifi 4S 46 ADVICE COMMON TO MOST PROPOSALS DESCRIPTION OF THE PROBLEM 47 cally how the problem is solidly grounded in the previous work of the field and how this project will take a significant step beyond what has already been done. This makes it possible at the end of the...
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...PROJECT PROPOSAL FORM INSTRUCTIONS 1. Remove this page before submitting your Proposal Template. These instructions will help your proposal to look organized, well-thought-out, and orderly. 2. Remember the key rules about Harvard citation style and presentation: (a) All fonts must be 12 (either Arial or Times New Roman are preferred); (b) All text must be left-justified (meaning you cannot have a straight right margin); (c) All references are to be in Harvard citation format (use the UWLV web site as your primary resource for determining proper form); (d) References are never indented or right-justified. 3. Do not add or change categories in this template. Your proposal must match this template precisely. 4. Present yourself as totally unbiased in all your writings and remember to write in the third person. RESEARCH PROJECT PROPOSAL FORM This template is to be used to outline your proposed research project study: no other formats will be accepted. This form is due to be completed, saved and uploaded to WOLF by the due date for your cohort. So that it is clear who the author of each proposal is, please ensure you submit your proposal saved and named as follows: Proposal_Last Name_Initial (e.g. Proposal –Smith R). This proposal should not exceed 4-5 pages in length, including references; extensive background information is not required. Wording in red is included either for purely illustrative purposes (i.e. to help...
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...PERIOD: October 2012- January 2013 Semester LECTURER SETTING ASSESSMENT: - Rajendra Kumar & Tatiana Pavlovsky DATE ASSESSMENT SET AND LOADED ON TO STUDENT PORTAL:- 10/2011 DATE ASSESSMENT TO BE COMPLETED AND SUBMITTTED:- Individual presentation on & Course work submission on20th of December ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Assessment Type: [E.G. Examination: Assignment: Presentation: Integrative Case Study: Business Development Proposal: Dissertation] “Individual Presentation (20%) and Individual Coursework (80%) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Indicative Assessment Requirements for the Module;- Individual Presentation and supporting documentation ( Students are expected to do individual presentation ( five power point slides) and submit a new business proposal -- Maximum Word Limit and Assessment weighting for each aspect within the assessment: Individual presentation: maximum 5 Power Point Slides (deemed to be equivalent to 1000 words); Assessment Weighting 20%. Individual assessment contribution (an individual set of supporting documentation from each student equivalent to 6000 words absolute maximum); Assessment Weighting 80% ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Description of...
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...The Relationship Between Motivation and Reading Comprehension Introduction to Area of Interest: Reading comprehension is a complex process affected by three major variables (Gill, 2008): the reader, the text and the situation. When the teacher is working with these variables, it is important that a comprehension strategy be modeled by the teacher and that the student be able to see the execution of that strategy (Dwyer, 2010). Children need time to practice the strategy so that they can become independent learners guided by the strategy even when the teacher is not present. This helps them be able to form a mental model of understanding. Woolley (2010) shares that most children are capable of constructing the mental model of story events needed to comprehend what they have read. The three phases of reading (before reading, during reading and after reading) are all important to building comprehension. Thorkildsen, Nolen, and Fournier, J. (1994) asked children to choose the motivational practice that worked best for them. With significance substantially above chance, students selected the fairest practice to be teachers encouraging a task focus. How much effect does the proper administration of task focused motivation have on student reading comprehension ability? Theory/Theories or Conceptual Framework(s) Related to the Area of Inquiry: This study is influenced by the schema, transactional and constructivist theories described by Gill (2008). The schema theory explains...
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...PROJECT PROPOSAL GUIDE TRS3056 : PROJECT TRS3266 : MEDIA PROJECT TRS3284 : CREATIVE MULTIMEDIA PROJECT I TRS3334 : GRAPHIC DESIGN PROJECT 1 : MINOR PROJECT TRS3242 : VISUAL COMMUNICATION PROJECT I TRS3152 : PROJECT I Introduction Project is a compulsory part of the program structure in Bachelor in Information and Communication Technology, Bachelor in Creative Multimedia, Bachelor in Graphic Design, Bachelor in Game Design and Animation, Bachelor in Media Science and Bachelor in Visual Communication. It builds on the skills and knowledge learned in the first two and half years; to enable students to use these to demonstrate competence in the theory and practice based on their respective programs. Aims of Project The main aims of this project are: 1. To provide students with a realistic group experience in designing, implementing and documenting computer, multimedia, and graphics products in the form of applications, systems, design, etc. based on the needs of clients/stakeholders. 2. To let students apply their knowledge and skills in handling tasks with appropriate tools. 3. To provide a learning environment for students to independently manage their projects under supervision. 4. To build students’ ability to present and rationalize their work with confidence and logics. 5. To enable the students to delegate tasks and work as a team, and manage their project time and budget accordingly. General proposal format: 1. Paper Size Type Color 2. Type Face Font Size Title Font Spacing ...
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...THE THESIS PROPOSAL: DESIGNING CURRICULUM Objectives of these Guidelines: These guidelines will prepare the student to be able to: 1. List and describe the chapters and subsections of a thesis proposal and a research report and their proper order. 2. Describe the characteristics of an appropriate proposal title. 3. Compare and contrast the styles appropriate for (1) a dissertation or thesis, (2) a research proposal, (3) a research report, (4) a professional paper, and (5) a journal article. CURRICULUM PROPOSAL OUTLINE Cover Page Table of Contents Chapter 1 - Introduction (Need for the Study, Justification) Problem Statement Objectives Definitions of Terms Limitations of the Study Basic Assumptions Chapter 2 - Review of Literature (Can have sections deemed necessary) Chapter 3 - Procedures Curriculum Design Subject Selection Outcome Measures (of the project/thesis) Conditions of Presenting the Curriculum Treatments - What are the Unit(s)/Lessons? Evaluation (of the subjects after each lesson) *plus ** Chapter 4 presentation should follow the same sequence and topics as that presented in Chapter 3. ** Chapter 4 - Results (The actual unit(s) & lessons) Findings Relative to problem Field Test Results Summary of Data Chapter 5 - Discussion *Bibliography *Appendices ELEMENTS OF THE CURRICULUM PROPOSAL Cover Page Follow the style prescribed by the style manual suggested by the university...
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...THE THESIS PROPOSAL: DESIGNING CURRICULUM Objectives of these Guidelines: These guidelines will prepare the student to be able to: 1. List and describe the chapters and subsections of a thesis proposal and a research report and their proper order. 2. Describe the characteristics of an appropriate proposal title. 3. Compare and contrast the styles appropriate for (1) a dissertation or thesis, (2) a research proposal, (3) a research report, (4) a professional paper, and (5) a journal article. CURRICULUM PROPOSAL OUTLINE Cover Page Table of Contents Chapter 1 - Introduction (Need for the Study, Justification) Problem Statement Objectives Definitions of Terms Limitations of the Study Basic Assumptions Chapter 2 - Review of Literature (Can have sections deemed necessary) Chapter 3 - Procedures Curriculum Design Subject Selection Outcome Measures (of the project/thesis) Conditions of Presenting the Curriculum Treatments - What are the Unit(s)/Lessons? Evaluation (of the subjects after each lesson) *plus ** Chapter 4 presentation should follow the same sequence and topics as that presented in Chapter 3. ** Chapter 4 - Results (The actual unit(s) & lessons) Findings Relative to problem Field Test Results Summary of Data Chapter 5 - Discussion *Bibliography *Appendices ELEMENTS OF THE CURRICULUM PROPOSAL Cover Page Follow the style prescribed by the style manual suggested by the university...
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...MNUALLL/301/0/2013 Tutorial Letter 101/0/2013 General tutorial letter for proposal, dissertation and thesis writing MNUALLL Year module Department of Health Studies IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This tutorial letter contains important information about your module. Note: Copyright pertaining to Mouton (2006) has been ceded to Unisa CONTENTS Page 1 2 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.3.1 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 3 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 4 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 5 5.1 5.2 5.2.1 5.2.2 2 WELCOME ................................................................................................................................... 6 SECTION 1: BEING REGISTERED FOR THE RESEARCH PROPOSAL MODULE (RPM) .... 7 Introduction ................................................................................................................................... 7 Application .................................................................................................................................... 7 Registration for Research Proposal Module (RPM) ...................................................................... 7 Registration................................................................................................................................... 8 Appointment of supervisor ............................................................................................................ 8 Guidelines for writing a proposal ...............................................................................................
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...THESES AND DISSERTATIONS Research and Graduate Studies Texas A&M University-Kingsville Kingsville, Texas 78363 (361) 593-2808 SPRING 2011 COPYRIGHT PRIVILEGES BELONG TO RESEARCH AND GRADUATE STUDIES Reproduction of this THESIS MANUAL requires the written permission of the Graduate Dean. FOREWORD The nature of a research study should be one in which the investigation leads to new knowledge or enhancement of existing knowledge in the student's field of study, either through acquisition of new data or re-examination and interpretation of existing data. At the graduate level, all students should learn how new knowledge is created, how experimentation and discovery are carried out, and how to think, act and perform independently in their discipline. Depending upon the degree to which the discipline has an applied orientation, the student can demonstrate mastery of the discipline through means such as research papers, literature reviews, artistic performances, oral/written presentations or case studies. The doctoral dissertation is viewed in academia as the ultimate model of documentation of the student's research. The characteristics of dissertation research include the theoretical background, description of the problem, the method which was used to solve the problem, interpretation of results and explanation of their significance. The student is expected to produce a product of excellent quality which reflects the originality of the research. The dissertation should be...
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...November 2012 Semester LECTURER SETTING ASSESSMENT: - Rajendra Kumar & Tatiana Pavlovsky DATE ASSESSMENT SET AND LOADED ON TO STUDENT PORTAL:- 07/08/2012 DATE ASSESSMENT TO BE COMPLETED AND SUBMITTTED:- Individual presentation during the exams week & Course work submission on 19th October 2012 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Assessment Type: [E.G. Examination: Assignment: Presentation: Integrative Case Study: Business Development Proposal: Dissertation] “Individual Presentation (20%) and Individual Coursework (80%) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Indicative Assessment Requirements for the Module;- Individual Presentation and supporting documentation (Students are expected to do individual presentation (five power point slides) and submit a new business proposal to your boss. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Maximum Word Limit and Assessment weighting for each aspect within the assessment: Individual presentation: maximum 5 Power Point Slides (deemed to be equivalent to 1000 words); Assessment Weighting 20%. Individual assessment contribution (an individual set of supporting documentation from each student equivalent to 5000 words absolute maximum); Assessment Weighting 80% --------...
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...Introduction This guide has been created to assist my graduate students in thinking through the many aspects of crafting, implementing and defending a thesis or dissertation. It is my attempt to share some of the many ideas that have surfaced over the past few years that definitely make the task of finishing a graduate degree so much easier. (This Guide is a companion to the Guide for Writing a Funding Proposal.) Usually a guide of this nature focuses on the actual implementation of the research. This is not the focus of this guide. Instead of examining such aspects as identifying appropriate sample size, field testing the instrument and selecting appropriate statistical tests, this guide looks at many of the quasi-political aspects of the process. Such topics as how to select a supportive committee, making a compelling presentation of your research outcomes and strategies for actually getting the paper written are discussed. Of course, many of the ideas that are presented can be used successfully by other graduate students studying under the guidance of other advisers and from many different disciplines. However, the use of this guide carries no guarantee - implied or otherwise. When in doubt check with your adviser. Probably the best advice to start with is the idea of not trying to do your research entirely by yourself. Do it in conjunction with your adviser. Seek out his/her input and assistance. Stay in touch with your adviser so that both of you know what's happening...
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...MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS Fully Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business Program Overview The PhD in Management Information Systems (PhD in MIS) provides graduates with theoretical knowledge and methodological skills to help them establish successful careers as productive researchers, scientists and scholars at leading universities and research institutes as well as industrial or business organizations. Both the technical aspects and the organizational impact of information management are stressed. The PhD in MIS provides students with: • An interdisciplinary business understanding of how technology can affect an organization’s behavior, structure, and function • A thorough grounding in the fundamental concepts of the design, development, use and application of information and communication technologies in an organizational setting • Original knowledge in IS research Our Faculty Applicants are advised to review the specific research interests of faculty in each area so they may become familiar with the range and scope of research activity and identify a potential adviser within the specialization or combined areas of study. For more information on faculty research, visit go.uic.edu/PhDMIS. NSF IGERT DOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP IN ELECTRONIC SECURITY AND PRIVACY The UIC Liautaud Graduate School of Business invites applications for a new interdisciplinary PhD concentration in electronic security and privacy. Candidates will apply for a...
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...Creating a management system for customer information for ... https://www.theseus.fi/bitstream/handle/.../Thesis%20Timo%20Aho.pdf?... by T Aho - 2012 - Related articles The purpose of this thesis project was to find and create a better solution for handling ... for example, of names, preferred shoe sizes and address information. During this project, it was decided that a customer information system will to be cre-. Thesis Proposal For Management Information Systems Free ... www.termpaperwarehouse.com/.../thesis...management-information-syste... Free Essays on Thesis Proposal For Management Information Systems for students. Use our papers to help you with yours 1 - 20. [PDF]Web-based Information System for Land Management www.ucalgary.ca/engo_webdocs/MR/05.20223.LimanMao.pdf by L Mao - 2005 - Cited by 1 - Related articles Web-based Information System for Land Management .... 1.5 THESIS STRUCTURE. ..... Figure 4.7: Sample of Attribute Tables of Web-GIS Prototype System . [PDF]Developing effective hospital management information ... ro.ecu.edu.au/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=2411&context=theses by C Bain - 2014 - Related articles Oct 5, 2014 - The central contention of this thesis is that the current ecosystem models in the information ... This research seeks to highlight an example of ... hospital management information system environment, using the technology. [PDF]Thesis Management System for Industrial Partner ... - IS MU is.muni.cz/th/374278/fi_b/thesis-text...
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