Proposal check list

Introduction

Research Rationale

· Justify the topic selected. Why there is a need to conduct research on this topic

· Personal motivation

· Benefits for academic literature, business/sector/firm, economy, etc.

Problem Statement

· Justify the research aim. Why your research is important and WHAT is your research?

Research Aim and Objectives

· Always based on research aim

· Identify independent and dependent variable

· Mention relationship

· Recommendations

· SMART methodology

Literature Review

· Should be very brief and to the point supporting rationale and problem statement

· Focus on recent research only

· Discuss main variables only

Proposed Methodology

· Definition

· Mention following headings

Research Methods

· Theory – what options are available

· What you have chosen

Research Strategy

Data Collection Instrument

Sampling Strategy

Data Analysis Technique

Ethical Considerations

Summary

Gantt chart

References