A brief explanation of your proposed research topic and why you have chosen it.

Part 1
Based on the topic above, you are expected to create a project plan that addresses the feasibility of your research project. The plan needs to include:

1. A brief explanation of your proposed research topic and why you have chosen it.

2. An aim and some objectives for your proposed research.

3. A brief discussion of the scope and limitations of your proposed research.

4. Resources and cost considerations relating to your proposed research.

5. A project plan, Gantt chart or work breakdown structure in order to provide timeframes and stages for completion of your research.

6. A risk register covering the five main risks with the proposed research, including the size of each risk, planned mitigation measures and residual risk.
7. Ethical issues approval form - complete the form at Annex 1.

This provides evidence for LO1
Word count: 750 words +/- 10%, excluding project plan/Gantt chart/WBS, risk register and ethical issues approval form.

Part 2
When your project plan has been approved, you will be able to carry out the research project. The required elements of the research report are set out in the diagram below, along with an indication of the length of the respective sections. There is no need for a contents list for the report.