EXAMINATION
Big Assignment (Official or backup)
Lecturer’s Signature& full name
Program: ICE, MIS, BDA, FDB, AIT
Course Code: INS1076
Course Title: Methodology of Natural Science and
Technology
Date:
Level:
Department’s Signature & full name
Time allowed: One week
Due date:
Instructions to students:
1. Closed/Opened book examination: Opened book
2. Late submission will result in a 30% deduction of your total point
3. The file name is as follows: Student name_Student number_Course code
(Example: Nguyễn Văn A_19071122_ INS1005.01)
Group name_Course code
(Example: GroupA_19071122_ INS1005.01)
This exam paper contains 3 pages, including the cover page.
Request/Question:
The registered topic is shown as a sample here “Private sector development to reduce
monetary poverty, multidimensional poverty and inequality: Evidence in Vietnam”, but does not
limit. Students are required to write a scientific research proposal following the structure and
guidelines as follows:
RUBRICS
Content (80%)
I. Introduction (10%)
a. Background of the study (2%)
b. Statement of the problem (2%)
c. Purpose and significance of the study (2%)
d. Research questions and objectives (4%)
II. Literature Review (30%)
a. Overview of the field (5%)
b. Previous studies and findings related to the topic (10%)
c. Gaps in the literature and the need for the proposed study (10%)
d. Theoretical framework or conceptual framework (5%)
III. Methodology (30%)
a. Research design (10%)
b. Data collection methods and instruments (10%)
c. Data analysis techniques (10%)
IV. Budget and Timeline (5%)
a. Estimated costs for conducting the study (2%)
b. Funding sources (if applicable) (2%)
c. Timeline for completing the study, including milestones and deadlines (1%)
V. References (5%)
Format (10%)
Standard format for the main document:
1) Size A-4 A4 (210x297 mm) or United States letter size (8.5x11 inches) with 2.5 cm
margins all around. If possible, avoid footnotes and appendices.
2) Use Times New Roman typeface with a 12-pitch font (12 characters per inch) for the
body of the text and the tables.
3) The heading Introduction is not needed unless it contains additional text. Use only three
levels of headings: Level 1, 12 pt, bold, lower case except for first letter in the first word:
Level 2, 12 pt, bold/italics, lower case as above; Level 3, 12 pt italics, lower case as
above.
4) The text should be double-spaced and left-justified.
5) Indent all paragraphs except the first one under a heading; right-hand margin is
unjustified; no extra space between paragraphs.
6) Tables/figures are to be submitted as separate files with self-explanatory legends. Indicate
the approximate location for tables and figures in the text, e.g. Table 1 to feature here.
Figures are to be submitted as Camera Ready Copy, that is, ready for printing, using an
optional typeface that is clear and easy to read. Make sure the figures are legible even
when reduced in size for publication.
7) Words count: maximum 3000 words
Referencing
The reference list is to be formatted in accordance with the APA style (5th or 6th edition.). All
references cited in the text – and only those – are to be listed at the end in alphabetical order by
surname. References by the same authors are to be in chronological order with most recent last.
If non-English references are included, translate the title of the book or article into English.
To ensure that the text citations correspond exactly with the reference list, authors are urged to
use a reference management programme (e.g. Reference Manager, EndNote, RefWorks or
ProCite). Manuscripts with incorrectly formatted references will be returned to the author(s) for
correction.
Poster (10%)
- Support as ppt file
- Add as picture in the last page of the report
- Format: free style (see example)
