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Assignment 1: Writing a research proposal

You should prepare a draft proposal for your intended research project. If you prefer, you can write a proposal for one of the Executive Company Project scenarios in Appendix 2. Your proposal should include the following:

1) An abstract

2) An introduction to the research problem

3) An overview of the relevant literature

4) A critical discussion of research design and quality criteria in general

5) Your main research question, and research design

6) Ethical considerations

7) A project plan, including an analysis of skills needed

8) A summary of your next steps

Assignment 2: Applying research methods to your research topic

Submit the remainder of your proposal - the proposed sample and methods your research project:

9) An abstract (re-stated, where necessary)

10) Your main research question and research design (re-stated, where necessary)

11) Proposed sample and method(s)

Appendix