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Research Proposal Template

This document provides a template for a research proposal with guidelines for the necessary sections and word counts. The proposal should include: 1) A clear title indicating the research topic. 2) Background on the topic including business and personal reasons for choosing it, supported by a literature review citing at least 6 sources. 3) 3-5 specific research objectives and questions emerging from the background and literature review. 4) A research plan outlining the perspective, design, data collection methods, access strategy, analysis and limitations in about 1000 words. 5) Discussion of any ethical considerations and how they will be addressed in 250 words. 6) A timeframe and resources required in 150 words.

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Research Proposal Template

This document provides a template for a research proposal with guidelines for the necessary sections and word counts. The proposal should include: 1) A clear title indicating the research topic. 2) Background on the topic including business and personal reasons for choosing it, supported by a literature review citing at least 6 sources. 3) 3-5 specific research objectives and questions emerging from the background and literature review. 4) A research plan outlining the perspective, design, data collection methods, access strategy, analysis and limitations in about 1000 words. 5) Discussion of any ethical considerations and how they will be addressed in 250 words. 6) A timeframe and resources required in 150 words.

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Research Proposal Template

Please note that blue instructions (in italics) should be deleted and replaced by the appropriate entries.
The word guides are a maximum – the total word count is 2500-3500. The proposal should include a list
of references and a timeframe.

1. Title
Give a clear and succinct title, indicating the problem area around which the research will be undertaken .

2. Background
Include a description of the background to your topic.
Explain why you have chosen the topic - give both business and personal reasons.

Word Guide
Introduction and Business Reasons 325
Personal Reasons 75
3. Preliminary Review of the Literature
Give a brief critical review of the literature that you have read in writing the proposal. Don’t forget to give
a list of sources used (a minimum of 6) - use the Harvard Referencing system.
Have you a conceptual framework? If so, include.
Justify the need for the research.

Word Guide 1000


4. Research Questions and Objectives
Here you should write your research questions as they emerge from the background and critical literature
review. Develop these into 3-5 specific research objectives that begin with to… and use higher level
verbs.

Word Guide 200


5. Research Plan
This is the most important section.

A clear description of the three phases of the Research Plan is required:


Perspective
Design and
Data Collection Methods

What is the access and sampling strategy (including sample numbers)?

How will the data be analysed and presented?

What are the limitations of your research?


Comment briefly on validity, reliability and generalisability.

Word Guide 1000


6. Ethical Considerations
What we are looking for here is a discussion of any ethical issues raised by your particular proposal and
how you propose to handle them. You will need to acknowledge and follow the BES Ethical Approval
Process.

How will you avoid plagiarism?

Word Guide 250


7 Timetable and any special resources required
Include a Gantt chart.
Alert us to any particular problems you are likely to face.

Word Guide 150

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