For this assignment you will write a research proposal on “The Influence of Nutrition and Hydration on Exercise Performance and Recovery in Endurance Athletes”. The proposal should include:
- Problem justification : establish the scientific and or social relevance of the
phenomenon you wish to investigate
- Question/problem and existing literature : following a brief discussion of the topic’s relevance, state the specific question or hypothesis propelling the research (if appropriate for the methodology)
- Methods : methods, methodology or ‘procedure’ sections
- References
- Description of Topic : Details in the proposal capture all the information about the topic and increase the audience’s understanding
- Information & Accuracy : All information in the proposal is well laid out and is easy to view, identify and read. And is accurate. Clear and accurate alignment between the problem, question, hypothesis (if appropriate) and method proposed.
- References & Sources : All sources and statements of fact are accurately referenced.
- Writing & Grammar : No grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors.
- Description of Methods : Details in the proposal capture all the information about the methodology (epistemology) and methods and increase the audience’s understanding of what will be done in the project
- Research Purpose, Question & Hypothesis : The research purpose and question is clearly stated and specific and increase the audience’s understanding of what will be done in the project. Hypothesis is present if appropriate, and is clearly stated and specific and increase the audience’s understanding of what results are expected.