a) set the text at one and a half spaces
b) format paragraphs clearly, leaving a space after each paragraph
c) number the pages
• Reference your proposal using the Harvard System
• Include a correctly formatted bibliography
The proposal should include ALL of the following:
I) A statement of the research question;
II) A literature review that contextualizes your proposal;
III) The methods to be used (and rationale), including;
a. Research Methodology
b. Proposed Methods (Including a sample survey or interview/focus group schedule)
c. Sampling
d. Ethical Considerations (Including a completed Paper copy of the University Ethics Proforma)
IV) A discussion of the limitations of your proposed methods (no research is perfect!);
V) A bibliography, including methodological and substantive references as appropriate.
