1. Title
Introduction
Background
History of the topic
Players
Statement of the problem
Significance of the problem
Rationale for the topic
Research Aim
Research Objectives
Research Questions
The literature Review
Introduction
Definitions
Concepts
Main Body
Relevant Theories
Relevant information concerning the research questions
Relevant methods – SWOT
Previous research
Topic arguments, conflicting ideas
Critical analysis of relationships to topic
Conclusion
Summarise the findings of the review in terms of the research questions
Amend research questions if necessary
2. Research Methodology
Research Philosophy
Positivist
Interpretivist/Phenomenological
Research Reasoning
Deductive
Inductive
Quantitative or Qualitative Research
Research Design
Experimental
Case Study
Action research
Surveys
Cross-sectional
Longitudinal
Comparative.
Data Collection
Observation Structured/Participative
Interviews, structured and semi-structured
Questionnaires, open and closed questions
Focus Groups
Sampling
Data Analysis
Reliability Validity and Ethics
Time scale
References
