Research Process

Planning for Research

Formulating a Research Proposal

You are to develop a research proposal for your IRP. Your proposal needs to include the following:

The video below provides a brief summary of CAFS as a subject. At approximately 1.09 there is a section on course content. Have a look at this as it provides some ideas for possible topics!

(c) Develop a question and hypothesis (predication of results) related to this topic.

(d) Critique your question and hypothesis by answering the following questions:

• • Is the question or hypothesis something that the researcher is interested in?

  • Does the question or hypothesis relate to the CAFS syllabus?

  • Is the question or hypothesis easy to understand?

  • Is there enough secondary data available on the research topic?

  • Will the researcher be able to access a suitable sample group to conduct primary research on the question or hypothesis?

(e) Write a detailed paragraph which shows clearly how your topic relates to the Community and Family Studies syllabus. Remember to refer to the Core or Option unit title and then specific areas in the syllabus where your topic fits.

• Each person in your group will need to find two suitable articles.

(f) For each article found, provide a one paragraph summary of the key ideas/ themes. Each person in the group should submit two paragraphs in this section.

Managing Resources (e.g. time, materials)

Create a timeline to show HOW you will complete the IRP. Look at the syllabus for ideas of what to include.

Please email your Research Proposal by Friday Week 2