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Research Proposal - Suggested Word Count
Research Proposal - Suggested Word Count
RESEARCH PROPOSAL
Word Count: 2000 word count maximum (enter word count excluding title
page, reference list and appendices). Note – the word counts for the sections
are suggested word counts.
Introduction (350 words)
This should introduce the proposal – background and rationale; what it is and who it’s for,
explain your interpretation of the brief, background and context, include the research
questions and provide the scope of the proposal.
Likelihood to - Practical
post
issues
+ Typing
Confidence
speed
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Reflection
Intellectual Personality time
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Figure 1: Example - A conceptual map of the interconnectedness of factors affecting student
participation in online discussion forums
Note: You should present figures (such as graphs or graphical representations) with the
titles following the representation and using a figure numbering system. You may wish to
use the caption function by right clicking the graph and selecting caption in MS Word.
Research Plan (not included in word count)