Title: Give a clear and succinct title, indicating the problem area around which the research will be undertaken. Background: (400 words) Include a description of the background to your topic. Explain why you chosen the topic – give both business and personal reasons. Preliminary Review of the Literature: (750 words) Give a brief critical review of the literature that you have read in writing the proposal. Don’t forget to give list of sources used (a minimum of 6) – use the Harvard Referencing system. Have you a conceptual framework? If so, include. Justify the need for the research. Research Questions and Objectives: (450 words) Here you should write your research questions as they emerge from the background and critical literature review. Develop these into 3-5 specific research objectives that begin with to…. And use higher level verbs. Research Plan: (1000 words) This is the most important section. A clear description of the three phases of the Research Plan is required: Perspective Design and Data Collection Methods. What us the access and sampling strategy (including sample numbers)? How will the data be analysed and presented? Comment briefly on validity and reliability. What are the limitations of your research? Ethical Consideration: (250 words) What are looking for here is a discussion of any ethical issues raised by your particular proposal and how you propose to handle them. You will need acknowledge and follow the BES Ethical Approval Process. Timetable and any special resources required: Include a Gantt chart. Alert us to any particular problems you are likely to face