STRUCTURE: 1. Overview of the research 2. Positioning of the research overview of the literature. to demonstrate understanding of the research issues, and identify existing gaps (both theoretical and practical) that the research is intended to address. 3. Research design, methodology and timescale: Identify the information needed in order to address the central issue of the 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 be included. 4. List the principal sources that will be used to guide this research (with reference to the theoretical framework and the substance of the research), as well as raw material and data.