Introduction: Background to the research topic and why you have chosen it The specific problem/s or question/s the study will address The research aims and objectives and any hypotheses or research propositions Expected contribution to scholarship/knowledge (applied and/or theoretical). Literature: Review important literature relating to your proposed topic. Within this you should use the literature to: Demonstrate up-to-date knowledge of the research field Justify the choice of research topic Justify the original contribution your research is likely to make. For example, highlight the gap in current knowledge you intend to fill. Methodology: What type of data (qualitative/quantitative/both), material or resources the study will use and how you will gather them How you will analyse the data/material once they have been collected Ethical considerations that are likely to be involved in the study Justification for your choice of methodology/ies. Plan and timetable: Provide a realistic proposed work plan and timetable. Rferences: The proposal should be referenced correctly with all sources acknowledged and included in a list of references.(harvard style ref) Figures and tables need to be sited and listed on a list.
