– The progress report could be 2-3 pages.
– First, you need to give a concise and clear description of your research questions. Define the concepts when necessary so that there is no ambiguity about what the paper is about.
– Then you need to answer the following questions:
– I. Have you decided on the theoretical framework for your analysis? If you have decided on a regression framework, describe the left and right-hand variables and the estimation method you use.
– II. Have you collected the data necessary for your analysis? Briefly describe the data you have available and the data work you are still working on.
– III. Are there any stumbling blocks?
IV. What remains to be researched?