Research Proposal Form - Dissertation Example

Department of Economics MSc Modular Economics Degrees RESEARCH METHODS Research Proposal Form To be completed and submitted to the Economics Office by: 12.00 noon on Thursday 10 March 2006. (The departmental coursework penalty scheme will be applied to any late submissions.) [Students are required to complete the boxes using the Times New Roman Font size 12, 1½ spaced.] Student Name I) Working Title. (1 Mark) II) Research Question/Hypothesis. (10 Marks) III) Key Literature. List between 3 and 5 key papers that will form the basis of the research. (Ensure that all papers are referenced correctly – in line with the dissertation guidelines given in the MSc handbook.) (5 Marks) IV) Background Discussion. (One and half page maximum) (15 Marks) V) Methodology and data/information requirements. Describe the methodology that will be used, clearly stating how you will attempt to answer your research question. Where appropriate, give details of the data/information required and the sources. (three pages maximum) (25 Marks) VI) Time Plan. Detail your time plan for your dissertation, indicating milestones. (Half a page maximum). (4 Marks) Read More