This assignment will outline your research topic and problem, literature review and the theoretical and methodological approach used. You are expected to use one of the data analysis strategies outlined in class that is most appropriate to the question of study. The proposal must be 8 to 10 pages long (double-spaced, not including cover page, annexes or bibliography). It should present your research problem by: a) critically engaging in related literature, b) providing questions that guide your research project, and c) stating the theoretical and methodological approach, and the field/data to be studied. It will include a timetable of the research process which details each stage of your research study (e.g., gathering and summarizing literature for review, data collection, assessing best methodological approach, etc).

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