BST302 Dissertation Proposal 1 
BST302 Dissertation Proposal 2014-15
Student Name
Student Number
Degree Scheme
MSc LOM / IT / MP
Title of your proposed research (15 words maximum)
Aims and Objectives/Research questions
Briefly explain the objective for your research: what are the research questions that you hope to answer, or what are the research outcomes you hope to achieve?
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Keywords
List the three most relevant keywords that are applicable to your research
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Project Code
If you have developed your proposal from one of the mini-projects given in the directory, please include the reference number here, otherwise leave this box blank.
Project Code
Research Method(s) (250 words maximum)
Explain which method(s) you will use in the conduct of your study, with appropriate justification for the selection.
Envisaged data source(s) (100 words maximum)
Clearly explain the source(s) of data for your dissertation
Research Ethics (100 words maximum)
Explain any ethical implications of your research, and the actions you will take to address these in the conduct of your study.
My research will require Research Ethics approval YES NO
Literature Review (1,000 words maximum)
Provide an up-to-date assessment of the existing academic knowledge relevant to your proposed topic.
References (excluded from word count)
Provide a complete list of works cited in this document in Harvard format.
Refer to http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/insrv/resources/guides/inf057.pdf for guidance.
Project Plan
Using a Gantt Chart provide an illustration of the envisaged schedule for all principal activities to be undertaken.
Please submit your proposal electronically (via Learning Central) and in paper form to the Postgraduate Office.
DEADLINE 14:00 Friday 13th February 2015
Student Name
Student Number
Degree Scheme
MSc LOM / IT / MP
Title of your proposed research (15 words maximum)
Aims and Objectives/Research questions
Briefly explain the objective for your research: what are the research questions that you hope to answer, or what are the research outcomes you hope to achieve?
1
2
3
Keywords
List the three most relevant keywords that are applicable to your research
1
2
3
Project Code
If you have developed your proposal from one of the mini-projects given in the directory, please include the reference number here, otherwise leave this box blank.
Project Code
Research Method(s) (250 words maximum)
Explain which method(s) you will use in the conduct of your study, with appropriate justification for the selection.
Envisaged data source(s) (100 words maximum)
Clearly explain the source(s) of data for your dissertation
Research Ethics (100 words maximum)
Explain any ethical implications of your research, and the actions you will take to address these in the conduct of your study.
My research will require Research Ethics approval YES NO
Literature Review (1,000 words maximum)
Provide an up-to-date assessment of the existing academic knowledge relevant to your proposed topic.
References (excluded from word count)
Provide a complete list of works cited in this document in Harvard format.
Refer to http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/insrv/resources/guides/inf057.pdf for guidance.
Project Plan
Using a Gantt Chart provide an illustration of the envisaged schedule for all principal activities to be undertaken.
Please submit your proposal electronically (via Learning Central) and in paper form to the Postgraduate Office.
DEADLINE 14:00 Friday 13th February 2015
References: (excluded from word count) Provide a complete list of works cited in this document in Harvard format. Refer to http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/insrv/resources/guides/inf057.pdf for guidance. Project Plan Using a Gantt Chart provide an illustration of the envisaged schedule for all principal activities to be undertaken. Please submit your proposal electronically (via Learning Central) and in paper form to the Postgraduate Office. DEADLINE 14:00 Friday 13th February 2015