Assessment 1 – Proposal

2021/2022

In assessing the validity, relevance, and rigour of your individual research idea, it is

important to prepare a research proposal. This research proposal should include details on the:

• Original rationale for your idea, issue, or topic
• Your stated aim and objectives
• A review of the literature
• The methodological approach adopted, and described
• Defence of the methodological profile
• The addressing and justification of both the data collection and analytical method, etc.
• Issues of access and sampling
• Addressing of ethical concerns
• Theoretical, practical, and political implications of this research

For initial guidance and presentation, you should view the proposal template

uploaded on the module’s Moodle site. This template is a general guide and should not be rigidly adopted; additional sections or subsections, as per your own research topic, are expected.

Your weekly tutorial activity, such as completed templates and worksheets over the course of this module, should provide you with the necessary information and guidance concerning your unique idea. During these sessions, tutors shall occasionally allow for any general questions concerning your assessment progress. Prepare any questions, that may also guide/benefit other classmates, for this tutorial time.

Module Weighting:          70%

Word Count:                    2,500 words (+/- 10%)

(10 marks deducted if exceeding upper +10% limit)

Due date:                         Thursday 18^th of November 2021, by 23:59 hours – using the campus-relevant Turnitin link.