· Effective summary of, and introduction to, the research issue (approx. 100 words)
· Introduction with clear signposting of structure and content of proposal (approx. 100 words)
The following methodology sections MUST link to what you found in your literature review, and achieve your aim and objectives. The qualitative section usually goes before the quantitative section, however as long as you use an integrated mixed methods approach, which you justify, this can be adapted to suit your own plan, but there must a section for each methodology. A brief introduction to how you plan to integrate the two methodologies is advised.
Clear sampling plan, including sampling frame, sample size, intended recruitment methods/issues with access and any requirements for incentives (approx. 100 words)
Outline of qualitative data collection method(s), and commentary on how these will be carried out to ensure robust data is gathered. This should describe how you would prepare materials such as moderator’s guides (though no actual moderator’s guide is required) and details about conducting the research (where/when/how) (approx. 400 words)
Plans for data presentation, coding, analysis and interpretation suitable for qualitative research (approx. 200 words).
Clear sampling plan, including sampling frame, sample size, intended recruitment methods/issues with access and any requirements for incentives (approx. 100 words)
Outline of quantitative data collection method(s), and commentary on how these will be carried out to ensure robust data is gathered. This should describe how you would prepare materials such as a questionnaire (though no actual questionnaire is required) and details about conducting the research (where/when/how) to maximize generalizability and reliability (approx. 400 words)
Plans for data presentation, coding, analysis and interpretation suitable for quantitative research (approx. 200 words).
Outline of ethical issues arising through the research and how these would be addressed (approx. 200 words)
Description of any unavoidable limitations of the research that threaten robustness of the study, measures taken to reduce them (approx. 100 words)
Proposed time frame for the research, ideally using Gantt chart (max. 100 words) and brief closing summary
Criteria for marking
I
ntroduction / Background and literature review: 20%
v
Effective summary of, and introduction to, the research issue (approx. 100 words)
v
Introduction with clear signposting of structure and content of proposal (approx. 100 words)
v
A
SHORT
Review of key academic literature (8
-
10 papers) on the research topic, identifying key
theoretical constructs and leading to justified aims and objectives (approx. 500 words)
Aims and objectives: 10% (
approx. 75 words)
v
Clearly defined overall
research aim
v
Objectives suitable for each research approach
v
All answering research brief while using theory from literature review
The following methodology sections MUST link to what you found in your literature review, and achieve your aim
and ob
jectives. The qualitative section usually goes before the quantitative section, however as long as you use an
integrated mixed methods approach, which you justify, this can be adapted to suit your own plan, but there must a
section for each methodology. A
brief introduction to how you plan to integrate the two methodologies is advised.
Qualitative methodology: 25%
This section requires:
Clear sampling plan, including sampling frame, sample size, intended recruitment methods/issues with
access and
any requirements for incentives (approx. 100 words)
Outline of qualitative data collection method(s), and commentary on how these will be carried out to ensure robust
data is gathered. This should describe how you would prepare materials such a
s moderator’s guides (though no
actual moderator’s guide is required) and details about conducting the research (where/when/how) (approx. 400
words)
Plans for data presentation, coding, analysis and interpretation suitable for qualitative research (approx
. 200 words).
Quantitative methodology: 25%
This section usually goes after the qualitative section and requires:
Clear sampling plan, including sampling frame, sample size, intended recruitment methods/issues with access and
any requirements for incent
ives (approx. 100 words)
Outline of quantitative data collection method(s), and commentary on how these will be carried out to ensure robust
data is gathered. This should describe how you would prepare materials such as a questionnaire (though no actual
q
uestionnaire is required) and details about conducting the research (where/when/how) to maximize generalizability
and reliability (approx. 400 words)
Plans for data presentation, coding, analysis and interpretation suitable for quantitative research (appr
ox. 200
words).
Ethics, Limitations, Timings: 10%
Outline of ethical issues arising through the research and how these would be addressed (approx. 200 words)
Description of any unavoidable limitations of the research that threaten robustness of the study, measures taken to
reduce them (approx. 100 words)
Proposed time frame for the research, ideally using Gantt chart (max. 100 words) and brief closing summary
Overall presentation: 10%
Develop an effective structure for addressing all the tasks
Maintain a succinct and compelling style throughout
Clear links between sections to build arguments consistently
Provide accurate
Criteria for marking
Introduction / Background and literature review: 20%
Effective summary of, and introduction to, the research issue (approx. 100 words)
Introduction with clear signposting of structure and content of proposal (approx. 100 words)
A SHORT Review of key academic literature (8-10 papers) on the research topic, identifying key
theoretical constructs and leading to justified aims and objectives (approx. 500 words)
Aims and objectives: 10% (approx. 75 words)
Clearly defined overall research aim
Objectives suitable for each research approach
All answering research brief while using theory from literature review
The following methodology sections MUST link to what you found in your literature review, and achieve your aim
and objectives. The qualitative section usually goes before the quantitative section, however as long as you use an
integrated mixed methods approach, which you justify, this can be adapted to suit your own plan, but there must a
section for each methodology. A brief introduction to how you plan to integrate the two methodologies is advised.
Qualitative methodology: 25%
This section requires:
Clear sampling plan, including sampling frame, sample size, intended recruitment methods/issues with access and
any requirements for incentives (approx. 100 words)
Outline of qualitative data collection method(s), and commentary on how these will be carried out to ensure robust
data is gathered. This should describe how you would prepare materials such as moderator’s guides (though no
actual moderator’s guide is required) and details about conducting the research (where/when/how) (approx. 400
words)
Plans for data presentation, coding, analysis and interpretation suitable for qualitative research (approx. 200 words).
Quantitative methodology: 25%
This section usually goes after the qualitative section and requires:
Clear sampling plan, including sampling frame, sample size, intended recruitment methods/issues with access and
any requirements for incentives (approx. 100 words)
Outline of quantitative data collection method(s), and commentary on how these will be carried out to ensure robust
data is gathered. This should describe how you would prepare materials such as a questionnaire (though no actual
questionnaire is required) and details about conducting the research (where/when/how) to maximize generalizability
and reliability (approx. 400 words)
Plans for data presentation, coding, analysis and interpretation suitable for quantitative research (approx. 200
words).
Ethics, Limitations, Timings: 10%
Outline of ethical issues arising through the research and how these would be addressed (approx. 200 words)
Description of any unavoidable limitations of the research that threaten robustness of the study, measures taken to
reduce them (approx. 100 words)
Proposed time frame for the research, ideally using Gantt chart (max. 100 words) and brief closing summary
Overall presentation: 10%
Develop an effective structure for addressing all the tasks
Maintain a succinct and compelling style throughout
Clear links between sections to build arguments consistently
Provide accurate