Planning Research in Hospitality & Tourism

Levent Altinay, Alexandros Paraskevas

Chapter 7 Writing your research proposal - all with Video Answers

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Chapter Questions

Problem 1

What is the purpose of the background/rationale section in your research proposal?

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If you were researching the topic for which the conceptual framework is presented in Figure 7.1, how would you state the research problem? How would you articulate the purpose (aim) of your research? How would you reveal your objectives?

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Problem 3

Think about the originality of your own research topic and its contribution to the body of knowledge. Write a five-line paragraph 'defending' your topic with regard to these aspects. Give the paragraph to a colleague and ask if you have achieved your purpose.

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Problem 4

Using your literature map, prepare a 750-word summary for your proposal. Do you 'engage in a dialogue' with the various authors you present by exposing the variables that will be significant for your study? Do you compare and contrast different views on the topic? Do you effectively justify your decisions for accepting or rejecting them?

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Problem 5

How can the conceptual framework be used in the design of your research instruments?

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Problem 6

Consider your own research project. What is the research approach that you will take? What research strategy will you select? What data collection tools are you going to use, and why are these more appropriate for your project? How are you going to address any drawbacks that these tools may have?

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Planning Research in Hospitality & Tourism

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