The research proposal should:
Define the research question or research problem that will be addressed;
Indicate the main objectives of the research;
Specify the research context in which the question or problem will be addressed, including:
why the question or problem is important;
what other research has been done in the area (supported by a short bibliography of not more than one side of A4);
how this particular project will contribute to understanding in the area;
Indicate and justify the research methods to be used
The research proposal should not exceed 1000 words, plus the bibliography.