Research Project: Digital Technology and Marketing Activities Analysis

This document contains a research proposal and an ethics approval form. The research proposal outlines a project investigating the impact of digital technology on the marketing activities of the retail sector, specifically focusing on Small White Elephant. The project utilizes a qualitative research approach and questionnaires for data collection. The proposal includes sections on the research objectives, reasons for choosing the project, literature sources, activities and timescales, and the research approach and methodologies. The ethics approval form addresses ethical considerations, including participant consent, data storage and security, and potential risks. It details participant recruitment, informed consent procedures, and data handling protocols to ensure ethical research practices. The student confirms adherence to the institution's research and ethics policy, providing a comprehensive overview of the project's ethical considerations.

Unit 11 Research Project (RQF) L5
Assignment Brief
Session: February 2018
Research Proposal Form
Student Name Student ID
Tutor Date
Unit
Proposed title
Section One: Title, objective, responsibilities
Title or working title of research project ( in the form of a question, objective or hypothesis)
Research project objectives (e.g. what is the question you want to answer? What do you want to learn how to
do? What do you want to find out?):
Section Two: Reasons for choosing this research project
Reasons for choosing the project (e.g. links to other subjects you are studying, personal interest, future
plans, knowledge/skills you want to improve, why the topic is important):
Section Three: Literature sources searched
Use of key literature sources to support your research question, objective or hypothesis:
Section Four: Activities and timescales
Activities to be carried out during the research
project (e.g. research, development and analysis
of ideas, writing, data collection, numerical
analysis, tutor meetings, production of final
outcome, evaluation, writing the report):
How long this will take:
Milestone one: .........................................................................................
Target date (set by tutor): .........................................................................................
Milestone two: .........................................................................................
Target date (set by tutor): .........................................................................................
Section Five: Research approach and methodologies
What type of research approach and methodologies are you likely to use and why?
In this researcher is using qualitative research approach and questionnaire methodologies.
What your areas of research will cover:
To analysis impact of digital technology on marketing activities of retail sector in Small White
Elephant.
Comments and agreement from tutor
Comments (optional)
I confirm that the project is not work which has been or will be submitted for another qualification and is
appropriate
Agreed Name: Date:
Comments and agreement from project checker (if applicable)
Comments (optional)

I confirm that the project is not work which has been or will be submitted for another qualification and is
appropriate
Agreed Name: Date:
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Research Ethics Approval Form
All students conducting research activity that involves human participants or the use of data
collected from human participants are required to gain ethical approval before commencing their
research. Please answer all relevant questions and note that your form may be returned if
incomplete.
For further support and guidance please see your respective Unit Tutor.
Before competing this form, we advise that you discuss your proposed research fully with
your Unit Tutor. Please complete this form in good time before your research project is due
to commence.
Section 1 Basic Details
Project title:
Student name:
Student ID Number:
Programme:
College:
Intended research start date:
Intended research end date:
Section 2 Project Summary
Please select all research methods that you plan to use as part of your project:
Interviews:
Questionnaires:
Observations:
Use of Personal Records:
Data Analysis:
Action Research:
Focus Group:
Other (Please specify):
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Section 3: Participants
Please answer the following questions, giving full details where
necessary. Will your research involve human participants?
Who are the participants? Tick all that apply:
Ages 12-16: Young People aged 17–
18:
Adults:
How will participants be recruited (identified and approached)?
Describe the processes you will use to inform participants about what you are doing:
How will you obtain consent from participants? Will this be written? How will it be made clear to
participants that they may withdraw consent to participate at any time?
Studies involving questionnaires: Will participants be given the option of omitting questions they do not
wish to answer?
Yes
:
No
:
If No please explain why below and ensure that you cover any ethical issues arising from this
Studies involving observation: Confirm whether participants will be asked for their informed consent to
be observed.
Yes
:
No
:
Will you debrief participants at the end of their participation (i.e. give them a brief explanation of the
study)?
Yes
:
No
:
Will participants be given information about the findings of your study? (This could be a brief summary of
your findings in general)
Yes
:
No
:
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Section 3: Participants
Please answer the following questions, giving full details where
necessary. Will your research involve human participants?
Who are the participants? Tick all that apply:
Ages 12-16: Young People aged 17–
18:
Adults:
How will participants be recruited (identified and approached)?
Describe the processes you will use to inform participants about what you are doing:
How will you obtain consent from participants? Will this be written? How will it be made clear to
participants that they may withdraw consent to participate at any time?
Studies involving questionnaires: Will participants be given the option of omitting questions they do not
wish to answer?
Yes
:
No
:
If No please explain why below and ensure that you cover any ethical issues arising from this
Studies involving observation: Confirm whether participants will be asked for their informed consent to
be observed.
Yes
:
No
:
Will you debrief participants at the end of their participation (i.e. give them a brief explanation of the
study)?
Yes
:
No
:
Will participants be given information about the findings of your study? (This could be a brief summary of
your findings in general)
Yes
:
No
:
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Section 4: Data Storage and Security
Confirm that all personal data will be stored and processed in compliance with the Data Protection Act
(1998) Yes: No:
Who will have access to the data and personal information?
During the research:
Where will the data be stored?
Will mobile devices such as USB storage and laptops be
used? Yes: No:
If yes, please provide further details:
After the research:
Where will the data be stored?
How long will the data and records be kept for and in what format?
Will data be kept for use by other researchers?
Yes: No:
If yes, please provide further details:
Section 5: Ethical Issues
Are there any particular features of your proposed work which may raise ethical concerns? If so, please outline
how you will deal with these:
It is important that you demonstrate your awareness of potential risks that may arise as a result of your
research. Please consider/address all issues that may apply. Ethical concerns may include, but are not
limited to the following:
• Informed consent.
• Potentially vulnerable participants.
• Sensitive topics.
• Risks to participants and/or researchers.
• Confidentiality/anonymity.
• Disclosures/limits to confidentiality.
• Data storage and security, both during and after the research
(including transfer, sharing, encryption, protection).
• Reporting.
• Dissemination and use of your findings.
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Section 6: Declaration
I have read, understood and will abide by the institution’s Research and Ethics
Policy: Yes: No:
I have discussed the ethical issues relating to my research with my Unit Tutor:
Yes: No:
I confirm that to the best of my knowledge:
The above information is correct and that this is a full description of the ethics issues that may arise in the
course of my research.
Name: .....................................................................................................................................................................
Date: ...................................................................................
Please submit your completed form to ......................................................................................................................................................................
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