Research Proposal essay

Description

You must submit a research proposal in to complete the Integrative Research and Consultancy Project.
Your research proposal must be written and presented in the format outlined below:
Title: A clear and concise title that is informative and helps identify the aim of the research. The title should be included on your cover page.

Background: A short literature review on the chosen topic with justification for your proposed research – identification of the “knowledge gap” in the literature and how your proposed study will extend the current knowledge in this field. The search strategy used to identify the literature
may be included in an appendix.

Industry Background: Background information on the chosen industry or sector and the specific organisation, if applicable. This section should provide some background information on the research problem related to
the industry/ organisation and present the need for the study.

Research aim, research questions or hypotheses and objectives: The overall aim of your proposed study should be presented along with the specific objectives and/ research questions/ hypotheses that will enable you
to meet your overall aim.

Research Methodology: This section may include the following information:
– The chosen methodology and justification for the choice (i.e. qualitative, quantitative or other methods)

– The chosen research design to be used in the proposed study (primary or secondary research, qualitative or quantitative etc.)

– Data collection methods to be used (e.g. survey, in-depth interview study etc.)

 – Plan for any pilot studies or pre-testing, if applicable.

 – Sample size and justification of choice of sample size.
 – Study site

 – Participants and Sampling: Description of the proposal sample, including how participants will be identified and recruited. Any inclusion/exclusion criteria for participants should be described.

 – Data Analysis plans: The planned approach to data analysis e.g. thematic analysis, statistical analysis using SPSS etc. with a discussion of the rationale for the type of analysis.

Timescale: A Gantt chart or table with the proposed timeline to conduct the research and submit the research project.

Resources: Please include items such as funds, computers, human participants, stationery and others that will be required for your study.

References: The reference list of all publications and resources cited in the proposal should be included.

Appendices: Drafts of project materials may be included in the appendices, data collection instruments (questionnaires, interview schedules, interview or focus group topic guides) and project recruitment materials (e.g. participant
information sheet, consent form, project posters or advertisements). The literature review search strategy may also be included as an appendix.

Other Considerations:
As per the topic of the paper, I request your input on how you would like us to approach the matter of specific Companies to focus on. I have 3 in mind as follows:
1. Dari Limited – A restaurant (Hospitality) business
2. Continum Consult Limited: A real estate management and development business
3. Arami Consult Limited: A start up HR Recruiting company