PROPOSAL DRAFT I picked a research proposal that was not properly done kindly do
PROPOSAL DRAFT I picked a research proposal that was not properly done kindly do this second one properly I have outlined everything.
My topic: Is Turkish Foreign Policy in the Middle East under Recep Tayyip Erdogan ‘Neo-Ottoman’?
My question: To what extent can Turkish foreign policy in the Middle East under Recep Tayyip Erdogan be accurately characterised as ‘Neo-Ottoman’ in its approach and objectives?
For this dissertation project, a comprehensive research methodology that integrates qualitative and quantitative techniques would be required to conduct an in-depth analysis and evaluation of Turkish foreign policy in the Middle East during Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s tenure, with a particular emphasis on the ‘Neo-Ottoman’ concept. The research project intends to investigate Turkish foreign policy, particularly Erdogan’s and senior policymakers’ speeches and remarks. It will focus on specific case studies of Turkish engagement in the Middle East, such as Syria, Iraq, and the Gulf region. A qualitative analysis will be utilised to evaluate whether Turkey’s policies are influenced by a ‘Neo-Ottoman’ ideology. Turkey’s economic, investment, and diplomatic efforts in the Middle East will be examined using quantitative data analysis. By contrasting Erdogan’s foreign policy with those of previous regimes, a balanced perspective will be offered. Textual analysis will be carried out in order to find underlying ideological motivations and to determine whether Erdogan’s activities are driven by the reestablishment of Ottoman dominance. Secondary sources that include scholarly articles, books, and research papers on the ‘Neo-Ottoman’ concept, Turkish foreign policy, and Ottoman Empire history. Official documentation, expert interviews, quantitative data from statistical databases, and archive sources will provide information on Turkish-Middle Eastern trade, investment, diplomatic ties, and migration patterns.
This is what I have so far.
I need to now write up my research proposal draft which needs to include the following:
1) Research Question – is this stated clearly, precisely, and in a way that is answerable
(instead of muddled, confused, and/or not stated as a question)?
2) Overview of the literature: brief, analytical overview of the literature/debates in your topic area, does the student display adequate understanding of what has been written before on this topic by scholars who addressed similar research questions? Has the student selected appropriate literature, or are the sources not genuinely relevant, or are key contributions missing? Does the overview suggest sufficient preparatory research?
3) Contribution of the dissertation: situate your project within the debates presented in the literarture overview, this deals with the rationale of the proposal and how the proposed study fits into the existing literature. Does the student explain how their study relates to existing knowledge (e.g. does it contribute to a certain theoretical debate; does it address certain shortcomings in the literature)?
4) Analytical approach (incl. methods and sources): detailed indication of how you will answer your research question, this deals with the approach and methodology used to answer the research question. Is the student able to propose a clear plan (e.g. starting out from a clear theoretical/analytical framework – inspired by or adopted from the existing literature)? Does the proposal show sufficient reflection on the proposed methods (e.g. quantitative case study approach vs. quantitative statistical analysis) and sources (e.g. primary sources such as online databases; newspaper archives; speeches; party manifestos; social media posts etc.; and secondary sources, such as case-specific academic literature and NGO/think-tank reports). If a case study approach is chosen, does the student substantiate case selection(i.e. why the case is relevant for the purpose of the study)? Generally, is the chosen approach and methodology suitable to answer the research question; is it outlined in sufficient detail; and is it feasible and not too ambitious?
Analytical Approach
How are you going to answer your research question (RQ)?
Theoretical approach: do you start out from certain theories or explanatory frameworks from the literature?
Operationalisation of key concepts: how do you practically study or ‘measure’ concepts central to your study?
Methodology: e.g., content analysis of (social) media coverage, interviews, statistical analysis, and/or analysis of existing materials/case-specific literature?
Sources: which primary and/or secondary sources are you relying on?
Case selection (often applicable): why is/are the chosen case(s) relevant for the purpose of the study?
5) Proposed chapter outline: overview of dissertation structure, does this flow logically from the previously sections (i.e. most dissertations will start with an introduction, followed by a literature review, a specification of analytical approach, the results of the study, and a conclusion)? Are important elements missing or are some proposed chapters unnecessary or is their purpose unclear?
6) Time Plan: schedule of key tasks, has the student broken down the dissertation into discrete tasks? Are these sensibly identified? Are all the necessary tasks included or are some missing? Is the timeline realistic, over-ambitious, or likely to lead to problems completing the dissertation on time?
7) Indicative Bibliography: Are they high quality sources (i.e. mostly scholarly, possibly key primary sources, but not media or poor-quality websites)? Are they all available online? Are they directly relevant to the research question? Are crucial texts included, or are some missing? Is the list correctly formatted according to SPIR guidelines?2
My research proposal draft is meant to be 1000 words which needs to include these following criteria can you please help with the most suited sources.I know you can ace this.