M70CBS RESEARCH METHODS
RESEARCH PROPOSAL
Please note that blue instructions (in italics) should be deleted and replaced by the appropriate entries. The word guides are a maximum. The proposal should include a list of references and a timeframe. The word count is 2500 – 3000.
1. Title
The anticipated recession in the US and its impact on the Global Stock Market.
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 400
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 750
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 450
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?
Comment briefly on validity and reliability.
What are the limitations of your research?
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.
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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