Clinicians perception of smoking cessation service in the UK

Unit title & code:Researching, Representing and Evidencing the Social World – ASS081-2
Assignment number and title:One – Research Portfolio
Assignment type:Portfolio
Weighting of assignment:100%
Size or length of assessment:3000 words
Unit learning outcomes–On completion of this unit you should be able to:
1. Demonstrate the following: Knowledge and understanding of the social research process and methodology from selecting a topic to the presentation of findings.
2. Demonstrate the following skills and abilities: Critically assess the existing research on a topic, define a research question and consider the ethical design of research to enable the collection and analysis of relevant data

What am I required to do in this assignment?

There is only one assignment for this Unit.
You are required to develop a portfolio relating to a single topic you must agree your topic in advance with your seminar group lead tutor .
You should develop a 3000 word portfolio comprised of the following five different elements:
1. A literature review
2. Data analysis
3. Analysis of either policy Or media on your topic . Policy refers to rules/principles and guidelines which direct the actions of the State and other bodies which impact on our lives. Media generally refers to communication channels such as newspapers, social media, television and radio. In this assessment you are asked to focus on newspapers.
4. A reflection statement about your learning from the elements listed above leading to :
5. A research question and an outline proposal for how primary data can be ethically collected for your topic.
You must include all five elements in your portfolio.