SE-5005M RESEARCH SKILLS FOR ECONOMISTS
Coursework assignment: Research Proposal (1500-2000 words)
Module assessment will be by means of an assessed assignment, the Research Proposal, on how to organise, conduct and communicate research on your chosen research topic. Your Research Proposal should discuss the following areas and be structured using the headings indicated:
• Area and context of research & Research question – identification of your chosen area of research and discussion of why it is important. What is the specific question you seek to answer? [approximately 300 words]
• Theoretical framework – outline the key aspects of the relevant economic theory that form the basis to your research topic. [approximately 400 words]
• Empirical / Contextual literature review – an overview and evaluation of at least 5-6 relevant academically-credible sources (e.g. refereed journal articles, research-based books, departmental working papers, government/international organisations/NGO reports etc.) to support the specific methodology or approach to be taken to answer your research question. Ensure you explain how their approach, findings or conclusions relate to your topic area; do not simply describe them. [approximately 1000 words]
• Method and data to be used – what method(s) are appropriate to answering your question/hypotheses? What data will you use? Where is it from? How will you analyse it? [approximately 300 words]
research proposal question I have chosen is- The effect of foreign direct investment (FDI) on economic growth in India between 1985-2015.
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