The research proposal should include: – Intro – Research Background: What is already known or unknown about this research field. Why is it necessary to invest in research. What research question am I addressing? – Research Aims/Objective: What do I want to know, prove, demonstrate, analyse, test, investigate or examine in my research – Methodology: What methods will I use to address your research problem (literature review, interviews, surveys) -What do I need (access to SMEs), Do I require particular resources? (Specify any special equipment,software or material) – Expected outcomes, significance or rationale Establish the importance of my project by highlighting its originality or why it is worth pursuing. Highlight the benefits, positive expected outcomes or innovative applications of knowledge.
