This research project proposal is intended to introduce you to the research process that underlies

This research project proposal is intended to introduce you to the research process that underlies much of the work and theoretical discussions you have undertaken this semester. You will need to draw on skills learnt and on your thinking about the information provided in lectures and in the textbook, in the tutorials and through the academic journal articles you have read this semester. This task will be completed in a number of parts identified below (the word limit on each is a suggestion only): 1. Background (600 words) a. Identify an area of research that is both important and of interest to you. Explain why it is of importance and interest to you. b. Include historical, cultural, political, social or organisational information about the context of the research 2. Motivation and justification (500 words) a. Present an argument to justify the need for and the potential usefulness for research in this area based on your prior knowledge and knowledge gained in your studies. 3. Research Aim and Question (400 words) a. Describe the research problem you would like to explore. b. Identify a title for your research.