This report investigates the relationship between student attendance and grades, drawing upon secondary data and literature review. It summarizes Assignment 1, highlighting the importance of attendance policies in universities and the use of modern tools to track attendance. The research justifies the need to understand the impact of attendance on student outcomes and identifies gaps in existing literature. The report outlines a research design incorporating both qualitative and quantitative methodologies, detailing data collection methods, sampling techniques, and validity considerations. It acknowledges research limitations related to cost, resources, and time, and presents a research time plan. The conclusion emphasizes the positive impact of student attendance on grades and the potential for motivational tools to improve student outcomes. The report also considers the effectiveness of research methodologies in determining data collection strategies.