Accounting Research - Research Proposal

Depending on writers choice write a research proposal on selected topic according to following criteria Select an accounting topic for research and prepare a research proposal. There should be two parts to the proposal: An essay of 3,000 words (+/- 10%). The word count, excluding the list of references, should be shown at the end. The proposal should be as if for a project as the requirement of a 20-credit undergraduate dissertation module. The data gathering described in your method, therefore, should be capable of being achieved with the typical resources of an undergraduate student and within a time period of three to four months. (Historical records for data gathering would be fine) Note that 10% of the marks will be awarded for the practicality of the proposed method. Part Criterion Weighting Essay (70%) Title, overview of topic area and explanation of its importance 10% Identification, analysis and synthesis of relevant literature 20% Identification and justification of research questions (or objectives, or hypotheses) 10% Description and justification of research method 20% Practicality of proposed method (context: undergraduate dissertation) 10%