1. Purpose
State your Research Question.
Explain what you will be researching.
Explain why you believe the research should be done. (Why will it be useful?)
Explain who would be interested in reading your research.
Explain the possible outcomes of your research.
2. Context
Explain where you will conduct your study.
Explain who the participants in your research will be.
Explain how these participants can help you understand more.
3. Collecting Data
Explain what survey tool you are planning to use
Give details of the type and quantity of questions.
Why will you choose closed-ended questions as opposed to open-ended questions?
What are the main problems of collecting qualitative data?
What ethical considerations should you bear in mind when you design your questions?
4. Main Background Sources
"The two main sources that will be used in my research are ....."
5. Time Frame
Explain in detail how long your research will take from initial thoughts about a research focus until your research is complete.
6. Presenting your research
(Assume your research will be presented in the real world)
Explain in what form your research will be presented. (Why is that format effective?)
Explain who will be the audience/readership
7. Limitations
Explain the difficulties you might have in doing your research in relation to:
1. Time
2. Survey Design
3. Getting Personal Data