bsn 412
BSN412 ASSIGNMENT 3 CONTENT OF THE PROPOSAL
Include a Table of Contents and page numbers and use the following headings
1. THE PROPOSED TITLE (MAXIMUM 15 WORDS)
Your title should be concise and contain the key words of your topic – it is not binding and should be considered as a working title. You can change the title at any time, subject to approval (by Supervisors, Faculty reviewer and QUT). While minor changes are swiftly approved, changes that imply a shift in topic and/or have resource implications may require detailed consideration. The final title of your thesis is usually confirmed at the time of your Final Seminar.
2. BACKGROUND AND LITERATURE
2.1 Introductory Statement
A brief statement of the focus of the research to be conducted and the intended contribution to knowledge which will define the scope of the literature review that follows.
2.2 Literature Review (2-3 Pages)
This preliminary review needs to:
summarise and critically analyse the most relevant literature
describe an existing gap in the knowledge derived from the analysis of the literature, and
discuss how addressing this gap will make a significant and original contribution to knowledge.
2.3 Research Problem (e.g., aims, questions and/or hypotheses)
A short paragraph is needed that clearly states your research problem and the key research question/s (and sub questions if appropriate) or hypothesis or key issue/s that you are going to test or address.
3. PROGRAM AND DESIGN OF THE RESEARCH INVESTIGATION (3 pages)
3.1 Objectives, Methodology and Research Plan
This section takes the form of a proposed methodology and research plan, as appropriate to your discipline. The descriptions here:
Should clearly identify the tasks to be undertaken and how these address the research questions/hypothesis/aims;
May be organised in relation to each of the individual aims or questions, and identify specific methods of experimentation for those
Include a Table of Contents and page numbers and use the following headings
1. THE PROPOSED TITLE (MAXIMUM 15 WORDS)
Your title should be concise and contain the key words of your topic – it is not binding and should be considered as a working title. You can change the title at any time, subject to approval (by Supervisors, Faculty reviewer and QUT). While minor changes are swiftly approved, changes that imply a shift in topic and/or have resource implications may require detailed consideration. The final title of your thesis is usually confirmed at the time of your Final Seminar.
2. BACKGROUND AND LITERATURE
2.1 Introductory Statement
A brief statement of the focus of the research to be conducted and the intended contribution to knowledge which will define the scope of the literature review that follows.
2.2 Literature Review (2-3 Pages)
This preliminary review needs to:
summarise and critically analyse the most relevant literature
describe an existing gap in the knowledge derived from the analysis of the literature, and
discuss how addressing this gap will make a significant and original contribution to knowledge.
2.3 Research Problem (e.g., aims, questions and/or hypotheses)
A short paragraph is needed that clearly states your research problem and the key research question/s (and sub questions if appropriate) or hypothesis or key issue/s that you are going to test or address.
3. PROGRAM AND DESIGN OF THE RESEARCH INVESTIGATION (3 pages)
3.1 Objectives, Methodology and Research Plan
This section takes the form of a proposed methodology and research plan, as appropriate to your discipline. The descriptions here:
Should clearly identify the tasks to be undertaken and how these address the research questions/hypothesis/aims;
May be organised in relation to each of the individual aims or questions, and identify specific methods of experimentation for those