Researching the field

The research proposal should include the following: a research title, research questions/aims and objectives, an outline of the relevant literature, proposed methodology, data collection, data analysis strategy and ethical implications and considerations. Use the below guidance to help you complete this assessment: 1. Title of the research: When populating this, think about whether your proposed research aims to test a hypothesis or intends to answer a research question. 2. Research questions/aims and objectives: Identify the aims and objectives of your research or research questions that will help you address your research title. When doing this you need to think about the smaller elements/tasks that will allow you to tackle the board research title. Your literature review should help you identify a gap/s in current knowledge or an issue/s you want to know more about. From this, you will derive your research questions/aims and objectives. 3. Literature review: This section will set out the context for your research. You will review the literature on your chosen research topic in order to establish what is already known and what your research hopes to add to the current knowledge base. 4. Proposed methodology: the proposed methodology will have to include: a brief overview of the philosophical research position, the research design