A PHD research proposal on Sociology

A new research proposal for sociology PHD, a topic to study Sociology of Consumer Behavior, a new and fresh topic on the sociology of consumer behavior. 2500 words tip and requirements of the PHD proposal: PhD proposals The proposal can be structured as follows: A working title: This should be phrased to give a clear indication of the intent of the project, directing the attention explicitly to the central problem. Overview of the research: In this section you should provide a short overview of your research. You should also state how your research fits into the research priorities of the discipline area. Here you can refer to the research areas and priorities of a particular research grouping or supervisor. You must also state precisely why you have chosen to apply to the discipline area and how your research links into our overall profile. Positioning of the research (overview of the literature): It may not be possible to review all the relevant literature at this stage, but you should be able to reflect some major differences of viewpoint or approach by showing familiarity with some of the main works that have touched on the problem/research question that you are proposing. This part of the proposal should reference the most important texts related to the research, demonstrate your understanding of the research issues, and identify existing gaps (both theoretical and practical) that the research is intended to address. In this section you should develop your proposal to demonstrate that you are aware of the debates and issues raised in relevant bodies of literature. References to key articles and texts should be made to show that you appreciate their relevance to your research area. Research design, methodology and timescale: This section should identify the information that you will need in order to address the central issue of your research, where this information is available and the possible research techniques that could deliver the information. Evidence of reflection on potential problems that may be encountered in the research process (access to interviews, primary material etc) should also be included here. Indicative list of references: List the principal sources that will be used to guide your research (with reference to the theoretical framework and the substance of the research), as well as raw material and data. General advice The keys to writing a strong research proposal are to: formulate a precise, interesting research question; this may take the form of a hypothesis or a more open-ended enquiry establish the relevance and value of the proposed research question in the context of current academic thinking describe and evaluate the data or source material your research requires outline a clear and practical methodology which enables you to answer the research question suggest what you hope to discover at the end of your research and what new areas it might open up demonstrate that your research will not take longer than three years explain why you are qualified and capable of conducting the proposed research do the above in a concise, unambiguous and grammatical manner