Instructions: Words: 1500 Words. This assignment is worth 25% of the overall assessment for this course. This assignment must be completed: As an individual piece of work. Standard lateness penalty will apply. Target date for return of marked work and full feedback: Return of marked coursework: at the latest this will be within 4 weeks from the date of submission but we will endeavour to return it earlier than this.

Marking Rubric: Research topic and rational The research question followed by the research aim and objectives 15% - Challenging and innovative research question, aim and objectives. Rationale exceptionally well-articulated. Outline your research design, drawing on academic readings. Outline any considerations given to accessibility and research ethics 30% - Exceptional scrutiny of the appropriateness and applicability of research methods. The level of detail and knowledge shown of research methods is broad and detailed. Detailed ethical consideration.

Mini critical Literature review - you must use credible readings at least: 10 academics and 10 nonacademic readings pertaining to your research topic area 30% - Exceptional academic content, which is of a publishable standard. Present a time line of completion (recommend a Gantt chart) 15% - Evidence of exceptional planning. Academic Quality of the Research Proposal 10% - Outstanding style and standard of writing and presentation. Outstanding range of up to date references from appropriate sources – all accurately cited.