– Identify the research problem
– State a purpose statement
– What is the worldview of your study?
– Which of the three types of research approach will you use and WHY? (qualitative, quantitative, mixed methods)
– Which type of research design will you use? ( experiment, case study etc.)
– What is your sample? (sample size, characteristic of the sample, how you will select your sample)
– What data will you collect? (interviews, photos, records)
– Will you use secondary data? If so, what type?
All applicants go through a series of tests that check their level of English and knowledge of formatting styles. The applicant is also required to present a sample of writing to the Evaluation Department. If you wish to find out more about the procedure, check out the whole process.