In this task you will identify the Theoretical, conceptual and methodological framework, for your primary research. The students will be evaluated on the basis of the effectiveness of the application of the various concepts learned during the weeks leading up to the assessment.
This assessment will also introduce you to the art of writing and planning the following for your research:
– The theoretical framework background for your research and identifying the gap
– The Conceptual framework, which includes – the research question, aim, research objectives
– The Methodological framework including the research design, methodology (sampling, designing data collection tool, data collection, and data analysis methods to be employed).
– Alongside the students will look at the ethical considerations; time frame; budget for their proposed research.
The Research proposal will need to discuss the:
• Executive Summary
• Introduction
• Background to the Problem
• Gap Analysis
• Research question
• Objectives of the study
• Research Design
o Sampling
o Data Collection -Tools
o Feildwork
o Data Analysis
• Ethical Considerations
• Time line
• Budget
• Limitations
• Conclusion
• Bibliography
Assessment Criteria used to grade this task:
Students should demonstrate the ability to:
1. Summarise the background of the contemporary chosen issue from the tourism and
hospitality industry.
2. Meaningfully identify the gap in the literature and pitch their own research.
3. Identify the research question and the objectives for the research proposal
4. Develop their hypothesis.
5. Discuss all the parameters of the methodological framework and provide justifications for
their choices.
6. Use relevant concepts and theories to support your discussion.
7. Discuss the ethical issues and limitations of the research.
8. Identify the timeframe and propose the budget for the research
9. Prepare actual Research Proposal in light of the tourism and hospitality projects/issues.
10. Design the questionnaire.