Research Proposal Form

This research proposal form includes sections for the title, objectives, literature sources, activities, research approach, and ethics approval. It provides a structured format for students to outline their research project.

Research Proposal Form
Student Name: ______________________ Student ID:
______________________
Centre Name: _____________________
Tutor: ________________ Date:
___________________
Unit: ____________________
Proposed Title: ______________________________________________
Section One: Title, objective, responsibilities
Title or working title of the research project (in the form of a question,
objective or hypothesis)
Title: The implications of digital technologies on SME’s – A Case Study on Talon Outdoor
Research questions
 What are the reasons for implementation of digital technology on SME's?
 What do you understand by concept of growth and innovations with digital technology in
SME's sector?
 What is the relationship between digital technology and Talon Outdoor?
 What are the ways through which digital technology performances will be enhanced in the
chosen business?
Research objectives (e.g what is the question you want to answer? What
do you want to learn how to do? What do you want to find out?):
Objectives
 To identify reasons for implementation of digital technology on SME's.
 To understand concept of growth and innovations with digital technology in SME's sector.
 To identify relationship between digital technology and Talon Outdoor.
 To recommends ways through which digital technology performances will be enhanced in the
chosen business.

Section Two: Reasons for choosing this research project
Reasons for choosing the project (e.g links to other subjects you are
studying, personal interest, future plans, knowledge/skills you want to
improve, why the topic is important):
 It is very important to assess the digital technology implementation on growth of the company
that make creative results at workplace so the present study has been rationalised.
 In the rapid growth and outcomes, digital technology implication impact on the customer choice
and undertake more profits which impacts the overall performance so such criteria need to be
analysed properly.
Section Three: Literature sources searched

Use of key literature sources to support your research question, objective
or hypothesis:
Almajali, D., Mansour, K. and Maqableh, M., 2016. The impact of electronic supply chain management
usage on firm’s performance. International Journal of Communications, Network and System
Sciences. 9(06). p.280.
Hernandez, K., Prieto Martín, P. and Ramalingam, B., 2016. The Impact of Digital Technology on
Economic Growth and Productivity, and its Implications for Employment and Equality: An
Evidence Review (No. IDS Evidence Report; 207). IDS.
Li, W., Liu, K. and O'Regan, N., 2016. e-Leadership through strategic alignment: an empirical study of
small-and medium-sized enterprises in the digital age. Journal of Information Technology.
31(2). pp.185-206.
Prescott, J., Gray, N.J. and McDonagh, J.E., 2015. Blogging as a viable research methodology for
young people with arthritis: A qualitative study. Journal of medical Internet research. 17(3).
p.280.
Section Four: Activities and timescales
Activities to be carried out during the research project
(e.g research, development and analysis of ideas,
writing, data collection, numerical analysis, tutor
meetings, production of final outcome, evaluation,
writing the report):
Activity/Week 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
Formulation of research
proposal
Preparing aim and
objectives
How long this
will take:

Writing background
research study
Assortment of suitable
research methodologies
Data collection by using
primary and secondary
sources
Examination of the
collected data
Interpretation of collected
information to generate
expected results
Conclusion and
recommendations
Submission of draft report
Modifications as per the
feedback comments
Final Submission

Milestone one: _________________
Target date (set by tutor): ____________________
Milestone two: _______________________
Target date (set by tutor): ______________________
Section Five: Research approach and methodologies
What type of research approach and methodologies are you likely to use
and why?
 Present research consists of descriptive research design that assists in attaining aims and
objectives.
 Positivism research philosophy has been selected
 Inductive approach to meet with its aims and objectives
 In order to carry the present research, simple random sampling method has been used in which
20-sample size has been framed and taken employees as respondents at workplace
 Qualitative research strategy has been used that make creative functioning at workplace.
What your areas of research will cover:
 Concept of growth and innovations with digital technology
 Reasons for implementing digital technology
 Relationship between Talon Outdoor and digital technology
Comments and agreement from tutor

Comments (optional):
I confirm that the project is not work which has been or will be submitted
for another qualification and is appropriate.
Agreed: ________________ (name)_______________ Date ______________
Comments and agreement form project proposal checker( IV sampling)
Comments (Optional):
I confirm that the project is appropriate.
Agreed /Disagree: (Name of the IV)
Date
Research Ethics approval form
All students conducting research activity that involves human participants or the
use of data collected form human participants are required to gain ethical approval
before commencing their research. Please answer all relevant questions and note
that your form may be returned if incomplete.

For further support and guidance please see your respective Unit Tutor:
Before completing this form, we advise that you discuss your proposed research
fully with your unit tutor. Please complete this form in good time before your
research project is due to commence.
Section 1: Basic details:
Project title: The implications of digital technologies on SME’s – A Case Study on Talon Outdoor
Student name:
Student ID number:
Programme:
College Name:
Intended research start date:
Intended research end date:
Section 2 Project summary
Please select all research methods that you plan to use as a part of your project:
 Interviews Yes No
 Questionnaires Yes No
 Observations Yes No
 Use of personal records Yes No
 Data Analysis Yes No
 Action Research Yes No
 Focus Groups Yes No
 Others (Please specify) :

Section 3: Participants
Please answer the following questions, giving full details where necessary.
Will your research involve human participants?
Yes
Who are the participants? Tick all that apply:
Employees of Talon Outdoor
Ages 12-16: Young people aged: 17-18 Adults:
How will participants be recruited (identified an approached)?
On the basis of experience
Describe the processes you will use to inform participants about what you are
doing:
Questionnaire will be explained to develop better understanding with
consideration of purpose and rationale
How will you obtain consent from participants? Will this be written? How will it
be made clear to participants that they may withdraw consent to participate at
any time?
We will be taking written consent form from the participants.
Studies involving questionnaires: will participants be given the option of omitting
questions that do not wish to answer?
Yes No
If no please explain why below and ensure that you cover any ethical issues
arising from this
It might affect the effectiveness of overall study so it is essential to answer all the
questions.
Studies involving observation: Confirm whether participants will be asked for
their informed consent to be observed.

Yes No
Will you debrief participants at the end of their participation (i.e give them a
brief explanation of the study)?
Yes No
Will participants be given information about the findings of your study?(This
could be a brief summary of your findings in general)
Yes No
Section 4: Data Storage and Security
Confirm that all personal data will be stored and processed in compliance with
the Data Protection Act (1998)
Yes No
Who will have access to the data and personal information?
Only participants of the study
During the research:
Where will the data be stored?
At cloud server
Will mobile devices such as USB storage and laptops be used
Yes No

If Yes, please provide further details:
After the research:
Where will the data be stored?
At cloud server
How long will the data and records be kept for and in what format?
After analysis the data will be destroyed to maintain ethical values
Will data be kept for use by other researchers?
Yes No
Section 5 : Ethical Issues
Are there any particular features of your proposed work, which may raise ethical
concerns? If so, please outline how you will deal with these:
It is important that you demonstrate your awareness of potential risks that may
arise because of your research. Please consider/address all issues that may
apply. Ethical concerns may include, but are not limited to the following :
 Informed consent.
 Potentially vulnerable participants.
 Sensitive topics
 Risk to participants and /or researchers
 Confidentiality/anonymity
 Disclosures/ limits to confidentiality
 Data storage and security, both during and after the research (including
transfer, sharing, encryption, protection).
 Reporting
 Dissemination and use of your findings.
Section 6: Declaration
I have read, understood and will abide by the institution’s Research and
Ethics Policy:
Yes No
I have discussed the ethical issues relating to my research with my Unit
Tutor:
Yes No