Module Outcome 1 Define and justify an appropriate business-related research issue to investigate empirically
Module Outcome 2 Explain and critically evaluate the main social scientific research methodologies and methods appropriate for the business.
Module Outcome 3 Draw on relevant academic literature and appropriate data sources to develop and evaluate insights from published materials related to chosen research area.
Module Outcome 4 Demonstrate an informed understanding on key ethical considerations of conducting research projects.
Module Outcome 5 Demonstrate appropriate academic writing skills, referencing and good academic practice and make decisions on organising material in a logical and coherent way with an audience in mind.
Students are encouraged to investigate needs in the jobs they occupy if they are related to tourism or examine the current need for research in the sector in the UK or internationally and develop the research proposal according to the identified research question.
b)
A practical problem might be more suitable for an undergraduate level as it is the first attempt to undertake research. Therefore, a research proposal might seek a solution to a problem in an existing UK-based or overseas tourism business, a tourist destination, DMO or any other organisation in the tourism sector.
c)
Students will use the Research Proposal Template and follow the suggested structure and word count of each section.
d)
Page 1 of the submitted Research proposal will open with the Title of the research proposal and will present its structure (see Assignment Guide, section The structure of the Research proposal).
e)
Students will need to explore the theoretical background of the research problem, review research literature and verify if the research question they ask is responded in the previous research, or, alternatively, there is a gap in the research and no solution has been found yet. In the latter case, students will set the research aim, objectives, and develop research methodology, including research design, research methods, research instruments, and a feasible timeline.
f)
See the Assignment Guide for a detailed explanation per section.
g)
The Research proposal must be supported by three Appendices.
