Having provided a broad introduction to the area of study in the research proposal the focus should then move on to ___________ in the next section.


Identify the issues that form the basis of the study and develop a rational for the study


Identify and discuss any ethical consideration that may occur in the research


Identify who makes up the sample and how it will be studied


Discuss the instrument and operationalize any variables that will be used

Identify and propose a research question or hypothesis to be tested in the study.