Prepare a 2000 word submission which will be incorporated in your research proposal for your
chosen research topic. There is a proposed structure and a recommendation for how long each
section should be below. The recommended lengths of each section are approximate, and will vary
depending on the research question you are proposing to investigate and the methodology you are
proposing to use in your hypothetical research proposal. The submission must concentrate on the
literature review and your conceptual framework.
Guideline for Preparing the Assignment
1. Abstract / Overview of the project. Point out the importance of the project, why it is being
conducted, what the results are expected to show, and the significance of the findings. (~300
words, not included in word count, write it at the end)
2. With reference to evidence, describe the research objectives and research question(s). (~200
words)
3. Critically evaluate the literature. Describe and evaluate the evidence concerning the research
topic. The aim is to provide a critique of existing work and identify gaps in knowledge and / or
methodological weaknesses in existing research. You have limited space, and so are not expected
to provide a comprehensive critique, but to evaluate a small number of appropriate, recent, peer