Template for a research proposal

Researcher ......................................................
Date .........................

Research Question [at this stage]

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Proposed methodology [in brief]

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Proposed sample size and composition

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Identified areas for possible concern

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Some books and articles thatare closely related to the question

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A Proposed Abstract (As you think it might be when you have completed your research)

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