Masters Research Project Proposal
The Proposal should be 1,000 -1,500 words. Introduction 20%, Literature Review 30% Methodological Framework 30% Planning and Critical Analysis 10%, Structure, Presentation and Writing Style 10%
The purpose of the Proposal and outline of Proposal structure should be succinctly set out. In this opening section you should detail the underlying rationale for the project. Think about this as the reasons that explain your choice of topic and its importance. Provide background to the subject area and the focus of the Project. The discussion should lead to the development of one clear, overall aim. Include a list of objectives which you are proposing to achieve with the research There should be between 3 and 6 objectives.
The literature review demonstrates the main theories which are relevant to the topic of research. This is done by identifying the main texts and authors in the area (in books and journals) and discussing the key issues. The review of the existing literature should compare and contrast the relevant writers in the field of interest and link these to your proposed area of research.
Ensure theoretically underpinned presentation, discussion and justification of the proposed methodological framework to be adopted in the study. Each design choice must be identified, discussed and defended regarding suitability for study.