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· Make sure you use your own words, to show your knowledge and understanding of the topic and its significance.

C. Rationale

Why have you and your group selected this issue or topic?

· What is the significance of this topic? Why is this topic important for both your group and society? How does it affect society as a whole?

· Why is this topic more important or relevant or exciting than other choices?

· Provide a common group aim that unites all members’ research into one shared purpose.

· Consider using multimedia to convince your audience that this is an important topic of research.

· Use 1-2 citations to support your introduction, with correct Harvard Referencing.

TIP: Create a list of 3 or more reasons why the audience should be interested in your research.

D. Prior Knowledge

What do you already understand about this topic?

· Discuss what the group knows, not just what you know.

· Discuss any experiences your group members have had with this issue.

· Again, you can use multimedia to help communicate to the audience.

TIP: You are not expected to know everything about the topic yet. That is the point of the research!

So relax! Be honest with your answers and practise thoroughly before the presentation.

E. Research Design

1. RESEARCH QUESTION

Identify and explain your research question.

· You are now moving from the general topic to the specific research question you propose to answer.

· Make it clear to the audience what question you are attempting to research.

· Do not assume that the audience understands what your question means. EXPLAIN IT.

· Spend a little time discussing why this question is the one you decided to choose.

2. METHODOLOGY

Explain the methodology you will use to answer your research question.

· Your presentation should demonstrate a strong knowledge of the theory that we covered in class (e.g. Primary vs. Secondary; Qualitative vs. Quantitative)

· When describing your primary research try to be specific. Which categories of DTRP students will you conduct your research on? How many people will be part of the research? Is it aimed strictly at males? females? both? Any nationalities or cultural backgrounds in particular? Science students? Business students? etc

· Discuss (and possibly show in your presentation) some examples of secondary sources you have collected which will be valuable to your research.

· Provide some examples of questions you may ask participants during your primary research.

F. Proposed Research Outcomes

What do you hope to achieve by conducting this research?

· What do you hope your research will teach you and others? What do you hope to learn about this issue?

· What skills do you hope to gain or improve by doing this research?

· What value or benefit do you hope your research will have for society as a whole?

TIP: The question asks what you HOPE to produce. Until you do the research it will not be clear what your outcome will be exactly.

· So again, relax! Have a conversation with your audience.

G. Literature Review

Which sources have you already read or viewed up until this point?

· You will need to produce one literature review for each research question your group has decide on.

· You should not display the literature review document during your presentation, but you must discuss (in the research design section) one resource that you intend to use for the research of your individual question.

TIP: Use the following table to help you complete the literature review in your written proposal

H. Reference List

Include a list of references for any resources that you have used within your research proposal

· As in the previous Foundation Studies courses you have undertaken you must follow the DTRP Referencing Guide. (Appendix 3 of your Student Resource Manual)

· You are expected to use and cite at least 3 references within your proposal. (e.g. during your introduction and rationale).

Please note: There is no overall word limit for the Written Research proposal

Rather than focus on how many words you “HAVE” to write, your focus will be on making sure that you have addressed the requirements of each section.

You will be required to seek feedback from your teacher wherever possible, to make sure that there is enough detail in your responses.

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