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Required


1.1 A topic that you would like to investigate. (1)


1.2 An abstract

Each element must consist five sentences.


The following elements must be covered in the abstract:


• A brief background to the study (2)

• Research problem (1)

• Purpose and aim of the study (2)

• Methodological aspects: design, methodology, sampling design,

proposed analysis (2)

• Implications and value of the study (1)

• Keywords (three to five words). (1)


Procedure


• Find a topic that you would like to investigate.

• In your selected topic, identify a research problem. A research problem refers to a knowledge gap: something that is not known but that you intend to find out through research.

• Formulate your research proposal. This needs to show that:


­ -the problem you propose to investigate is significant enough to warrant the investigation.

­ -the method you plan to use is suitable and feasible.

­ -the results are likely to prove meaningful.

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the study will make an original contribution.