Academic Writing

*3000 words clearly define the topic and show you understand the research area show you have started to identify and develop an original and interesting research question demonstrate you understand how to conduct research- previous work well-structured with suitable headings and clear and legible include a bibliography, listing the books, articles and websites you have referred to an introduction to the proposal, identifying the subject for research in terms of theoretical issues and relevant empirical applications a review of relevant literature and theories relating to your proposed research area that shows you understand the major lines of argument that have been developed and the ideas and findings of key researchers working on your topic an indication of the research methods you will use and the form and location of any empirical work you plan to undertake; where and for how long might you collect any relevant data? For example: outline the sources of information you might need comment on the geographical area in which the study will take place – what are the advantages and disadvantages of this choice? discuss the subjects of your research – individuals? Groups? Companies? And why? an indication on how you envisage your research will contribute to debates and discussions in your particular subject area. Will it make an original contribution? How might it fill gaps in existing work or extend understanding of particular topics?