Basically, Research Proposal Should Address the following Theme:

Question 1: Is Dublin a good place to invest in opening vegan/vegetarian restaurants?

Question 2: Addressing in the background the concern in Europe with respect to climate change and what they are doing in relation to the reduction of the impacts derived from meat consumption, check if this is happening in Ireland and if there is a demand for the vegan market.

Research Proposal:

You have to choose a topic that is relevant to your study program. If you wish to become an expert in a particular subject area, you can use this opportunity to develop this expertise.

Design and write a Research Proposal, outlining your research interests in a Business context which you propose to research for your Project.

The Research Proposal should include:

• General topic:
  This should define the opportunity to be explored, the problem to be solved or the nature of a Challenge to be overcome.
• Background
  This should include a broad overview and introduction to the present situation, covering the firm, a person requesting the research, an outline of the product/service, market segment, etc. to be researched. Problem/opportunity to be contextualised.
• Research Question(s)
  This should state the overall research aim(s) – what is it you are trying to achieve
• Research Objectives/Hypothesis
  Should include 3 to 5 research objectives designed to answer your research aim or a hypothesis to be tested.
• Research Methods
  Specify the research techniques to be used, in light of the accuracy and objectivity sought by management, and designed to achieve reliability and validity. The planned secondary and primary research should also be outlined.
• Terms of reference
  The researcher sets out clearly what is to be undertaken, the time frame, when, where and how he/she will report to management. The key assumptions and constraints with respect to the research are also given.
• Schedule of Costs
  An estimate of the costs for the project is provided. It should include estimates of both direct and indirect costs for the project and describe any financial assumptions made or constraints anticipated.