Structure –
Title Page
The title does not need to be the aim - but needs to give the reader a clear idea about what
the project is about.
Introduction (600 words)
Introduce the topic, Research context and why the study is important (academically, from a
business perspective). THIS PART MUST BE REFERENCED
Aims and Objectives (200 words)
Provide one aim (overall purpose of the project). No more than 4 objectives. Objectives need
to specify how you intend to meet your aim. Research aims and objectives must be clear and
precise.
Literature Review (1000 words)
Indicates the main themes these will be from the objectives. Must be critical review of the
relevant literature already on your topic. NOT a list needs to be a review. Most relevant
literature. The literature review needs to be a summary of the most relevant and major
sources of literature from previous studies or things that link into the topic.
Methodology (900 words)
It must outline and justify what type of research you wish to generate e.g., quantitative or
qualitative) What data collection methods are you going to use e.g., questionnaire
interviews etc). Sample composition aim for 100. Research ethics e.g., issues of informed
consent confidentiality that completed on ethics forms. Short discussion on how you will
analyse the date (use future tense) use references to make a strong discussion. These things
need to be justified, so why you choose the collection method you have.
Areas of concern (300 words)
Identify any barriers to the research and the actions to solve these barriers.
Gantt Chart and detailed activities (1000 words)
Gantt chart will show the timescale and will reflect to the viability of the project and give you
an idea of what is possible to in the given timescale. Needs to be detailed with what is going
to be achieved by what date.
References
Not included in word count. Provide full reference detail for every citation used in the main
body. Wide references need to be used to back up the arguments that are being said.
Appendices.
Colin Robson - surveys why they are good and the benefit of them.
Title Page
The title does not need to be the aim - but needs to give the reader a clear idea about what
the project is about.
Introduction (600 words)
Introduce the topic, Research context and why the study is important (academically, from a
business perspective). THIS PART MUST BE REFERENCED
Aims and Objectives (200 words)
Provide one aim (overall purpose of the project). No more than 4 objectives. Objectives need
to specify how you intend to meet your aim. Research aims and objectives must be clear and
precise.
Literature Review (1000 words)
Indicates the main themes these will be from the objectives. Must be critical review of the
relevant literature already on your topic. NOT a list needs to be a review. Most relevant
literature. The literature review needs to be a summary of the most relevant and major
sources of literature from previous studies or things that link into the topic.
Methodology (900 words)
It must outline and justify what type of research you wish to generate e.g., quantitative or
qualitative) What data collection methods are you going to use e.g., questionnaire
interviews etc). Sample composition aim for 100. Research ethics e.g., issues of informed
consent confidentiality that completed on ethics forms. Short discussion on how you will
analyse the date (use future tense) use references to make a strong discussion. These things
need to be justified, so why you choose the collection method you have.
Areas of concern (300 words)
Identify any barriers to the research and the actions to solve these barriers.
Gantt Chart and detailed activities (1000 words)
Gantt chart will show the timescale and will reflect to the viability of the project and give you
an idea of what is possible to in the given timescale. Needs to be detailed with what is going
to be achieved by what date.
References
Not included in word count. Provide full reference detail for every citation used in the main
body. Wide references need to be used to back up the arguments that are being said.
Appendices.
Colin Robson - surveys why they are good and the benefit of them.
