Prepare a doctoral level research proposal for a major project expanding on the previous pilot study. (see attached literature review, methodology and data analysis)
The word limit is 4500.
The structure must be as follows:
The Impact of COVID-19 on the practice of Pastoral Care
• the aims of the research:
o what the research will investigate and why it is an important area of research in the field of knowledge
o what specific objectives you are seeking to address, with draft research questions
• a brief literature review related to the research questions and the area you are proposing to investigate
• methodology section to include:
o research paradigm (brief description of your philosophical position and the way you approach data and knowledge claims)
o research methods used: including sample strategy; choice of survey instruments; interview schedule (the questions you will ask); methods of analysis; experimental procedures as relevant; include a justification of why you have used these methods
o ethical considerations, including the role of the researcher in the research
• a short description of the envisaged impact of your research
• a plan of work including details of main milestones and timeline (e.g. Gantt chart)
• a list of works to be referenced
