Research Proposal
This assessment is aimed at helping you to think through your research essay (i.e. the final, 1200-word assessment). The research essay requires you to examine a cultural experience/event/object/person, and it can be scary to start the research and thinking process.
Use this to structure your proposal:
Write a (around 100-150 words) summary of the proposed research essay. In other words, what sort of cultural experience/event/object/person etc. are you thinking of using for the research essay? Why are you interested in it?
In (around 150-200 words or so, describe how you will research into this topic.
This can include:
What sort of literature and theories will you be using? You must nominate a key theory/theorist
How will you access that literature (e.g. UNSW library? ARTS1753 reading list? Online?)?
Will your methodology involves visiting a site (e.g. a culturally significant site; a museum; an art gallery; a historical landmark; or an event which can be a social/political movement or cultural/religious events/celebrations)?
Will it involve looking at grey literature (e.g. newspapers, reports) or will you be looking at online resources such as websites, and social media (FaceBook, Twitter, Reddit, TicToc, Instagram, etc.)?
What do you think might be the biggest challenge in accessing your research materials? (E.g. Social distancing rules; research ethics; funding; timing).
Significance of the Research: in 50 words or so, explain what you hope to learn from this research. How will it contribute to your knowledge about culture and experience?
