write a 2500 words research proposal, which should include the following: Why this research is important, how you came to choose it and its relevance to your programme of study.

Assessment Brief

You are required to write a 2500 words research proposal, which should

include the following:

1. Background and case: Why this research is important, how you

came to choose it and its relevance to your programme of study.

2. Clear and concise aims and objectives or Clear and concise

Hypotheses. Please give a rationale for our choice of wording (i.e.

defend the use of the term “aims and objectives” or “Hypotheses”).

3. An initial literature review: This is important to support your research

proposal where appropriate. You should review a minimum of 10

references no more than 5 of them being textbooks. Your reference list

at the end of the assignment will not be included in your word count, but

ALL work cited in the text will.

4. A brief case for the research methods and research approach you

will adopt and support this with relevant references. Ideas/arguments

developed in assignment one may be included here if useful.

5. The key practice and/or academic benefits– contribution to

knowledge from your research.

6. Any limitations to your research and how you may overcome

them, paying careful attention to ethical issues. (These need to be

considered though you need NOT complete the HUBS Ethics Proforma

at this stage). To re-emphasise – you need NOT complete the HUBS

Ethics Proforma for this assessment, but you may reflect on its

implications, if applicable.