DescriptionA research proposal concerning an important, contemporary social issue. Your proposal should describe an empirical research project that could answer a significant research question; it should propose a project that if completed would significantly improve some aspect of our understanding of the social issue or problem and/or help contribute to its resolution. You may choose to concentrate on any contemporary social issue or problem that interests you; however, you must demonstrate to readers that the research question you propose to answer and the broader issue or problem, to which it relates, are important.
