The topic and title have been determined, and you need to write this proposal based on the existing topic and outline provided, the outline and research question will provided as Word document attached.
You are tasked with writing a 2,000-word research proposal
on a topic of your choice within the business and management field. This
proposal should comprehensively address the motivation behind your research,
clearly define the research questions, scope out relevant literature, and
detail the proposed research methods. It is essential to provide a clear
justification for your research motivation and the chosen research questions,
as well as elucidate the methods selected for addressing these questions.
Additionally, your proposal should articulate the potential theoretical
contributions of your research and its practical implications.
The proposal should be typed, page-numbered, and fully
referenced. Use a Times New Roman font, size 12, with 1.5 line spacing. Ensure
that sections are clearly labelled. • You are expected to clearly articulate
the motivation for your research, identify a gap in the existing literature,
and justify the chosen research methods for addressing your research questions.
For guidance on high-quality sources, refer to the recommended journal list in
the Unit Handbook. While there is no strict requirement on the number of
references, a range of 25-35 quality sources is recommended to demonstrate an
adequate level of additional reading.
Individual
applied research project proposals are assessed based on the following
criteria:
Knowledge and understanding (25%)
Demonstrates a thorough understanding of the topic,
including key concepts and theories relevant to the research question.
Justification of research methods (25%)
Clearly explains and justifies the chosen research methods,
showing how they are appropriate for addressing the research questions.
Organisation and structure (20%)
The proposal is well-organized with a clear and logical
structure that enhances the flow of ideas.
Use of sources (15%)
Effective and critical use of a range of relevant sources,
demonstrating extensive research and understanding of the existing literature.
Style and presentation (15%)
Adherence to academic standards of writing, including
clarity, coherence, grammar, and formatting.
Format
requirements:
The proposal should be typed,
page-numbered, and fully referenced. Use a Times New Roman font, size 12, with
1.5 line spacing. Ensure that sections are clearly labelled.
Title
Abstract (no more than 250 words)
·
Briefly describe the research
question or problem.
·
State the research objectives
or hypotheses.
·
Summarize the methodology.
·
Highlight the significance and
expected outcomes.
Introduction (400-500 words)
·
Present the research problem
and its significance.
·
Review relevant literature to
provide context.
·
Define the research objectives
or questions.
·
Justify the need for your
research.
Literature Review (500-600 words)
·
Summarize key theories,
concepts, and studies relevant to your topic.
·
Identify gaps or
inconsistencies in the literature.
·
Explain how your research will
address these gaps or contribute new knowledge.
·
Develop your hypotheses (if
applicable)
Research Design and Methodology (400-600
words)
·
Describe the research design
(e.g., qualitative, quantitative, mixed-methods).
·
Explain the selection of
participants or data sources.
·
Detail the data collection
methods (e.g., surveys, interviews, experiments, secondary data sources).
·
Describe the data analysis
plan.
·
Address any ethical
considerations and how they will be handled (if you plan to use primary data
sources).
Significance and Implications (300-400
words)
·
Explain the potential
contributions of your research to the field (theoretical contributions).
·
Discuss the practical
implications of your findings (practical implications).
·
Highlight how your research may
influence future studies or practices.
References
·
Although there isn’t a
stringent rule on the number of references, it is advisable to include 25-35
quality sources to showcase substantial additional reading.
·
Focus on citing high-quality
sources, such as leading academic journals within the business and management
field.
·
Ensure that all citations
follow the Harvard referencing style for consistency and professionalism in
your documentation.
