TOPIC
NAME & SURNAME
An assignment submitted in fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of
BACHELOR OF EDUCATION
in
FACULTY OF EDUCATION
at
iYunivesithi Walter Sisulu
Lecturer:
2026
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1.1 Introduction
An introduction is written by first presenting the broad research area and its
significance, then narrowing to specific unresolved issues or practical concerns, and
finally stating the proposed study's purpose and contribution. Its key components
include the opening statement (to capture attention and establish relevance),
the background context (briefly summarising key literature or trends), the problem
statement (identifying the specific gap, contradiction, or need), and the purpose and
rationale (clearly stating what the proposed study will do and why it matters).
Additionally, the introduction should include the research questions or objectives and,
where appropriate, the significance of the study to justify its value.
(2 paragraphs)
1.2 Background of the study
A background of the study is written using a funnel approach: starting broadly from
the general field or global context (America/China/India/….), then the continental
context (African), then narrowing to the national context (South African), and finally
focusing on the specific local setting or gap that the study addresses.
(4 paragraphs)
1.3 Statement of the problem
A research problem statement is written by first identifying a broad issue or gap in
existing literature, then narrowing it to a specific context or population, and finally
justifying the need for investigation. Its key components include the topic (general
area of concern), the problem (specific issue or knowledge gap), the context (setting,
participants, consequences, or conditions), and the significance (reasons why solving
this problem matters). Together
(2 paragraphs)
1.4 Research questions
1.4.1 Main research question
It is derived from this title/topic.
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1.4.2 Subsidiary research questions
Change your research objectives into questions.
1.5 Research aim and objectives
1.5.1 Research Aim
The aim of the study is to
1.5.2 Research Objectives
The objectives of the study are:
• To identify/explain/discuss/….the causes of unemployment at Sakhisizwe SSS.
• To understand/explore/….the causes of unemployment at Sakhiswe SSS.
• To recommend/suggest/…..strategies to reduce unemployment at Sakhiswe
SSS.
1.6 Rationale of the study
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(1 paragraph)
1.7 Significance of the study
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(1 paragraph)
1.8 Definition of concepts
Economic Management Sciences
Economics
School Management
Poverty
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1.9 Outline of the study
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
1.10 Literature Review
A literature review is written using a funnel approach: starting broadly from the
general field, then global context (America/China/India/….), then the continental
context (African), then narrowing to the national context (South African), and finally
focusing on the specific local setting or gap that the study addresses.
For each of the headings in the literature, use the funnel approach
a) Effects of unemployment
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(3 paragraphs)
b) Causes of unemployment
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(3 paragraphs)
c) Strategies to reduce unemployment
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(3 paragraphs)
1.11 Research approach
This study will adopt a qualitative approach. Define a qualitative approach. Mention
the benefits of adopting this approach in this study.
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1.12 Research design
Choose the research design for this study. Define the design (in-text reference). In 2
or 3 sentences, mention the benefits of adopting this design in this study (in-text
reference).
1.13 Population
Define research population. Identify the research population for this study (for
example, the research population in this study will be the EMS grade 09 learners at
Southern Wood High School, Inland District, in the Eastern Cape).
1.14 Sampling method
Choose the sampling method for this study. Define the method (in-text reference). In
2 or 3 sentences, mention the benefits of adopting this method in this study (in-text
reference).
1.15 Data collection instruments
Choose the data collection instrument for this study. Define the data collection
instrument (in-text reference). In 2 or 3 sentences, mention the benefits of adopting
this data collection instrument in this study (in-text reference).
1.16 Data analysis
Choose the data analysis method for this study. Define the data analysis method (in-
text reference). In 2 or 3 sentences, mention the benefits of adopting this data analysis
method in this study (in-text reference).
1.17 Trustworthiness
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Credibility
Define (intext reference). Mention/discuss how it will be ensured in this study.
Transferability
Define (intext reference). Mention/discuss how it will be ensured in this study.
Dependability
Define (intext reference). Mention/discuss how it will be ensured in this study.
Confirmability
Define (intext reference). Mention/discuss how it will be ensured in this study.
1.18 Delimitations and limitations of the study
Delimitations
Set the boundaries for your study: what is the study about? Where will it be
carried out? From whom will the data be collected?
Limitation
What challenges do you anticipate and how will you overcome these?
1.19 Ethical considerations
Identify and define each ethic that will be considered in this study (in-text reference).
Mention how each will be implemented/done in this study.
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1.20 Summary of the Proposal
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LIST OF REFERENCES
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