· What is the role of theory in research proposals?
· What are the elements of a study plan? Where might a beginning researcher lose logical flow among elements in a study plan? Why might that happen?
· What are the pros and cons of selecting an established theoretical or conceptual model or framework? What are the pros and cons of creating/developing your own?
· What are some ethical issues particularly relevant to research in your discipline? What are some ways to address them?
· What are ethical concerns that are important at the beginning stage of the study? What about in the implementation and reporting stages?