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Research Proposal是很多英国大学需要提交的一份文书。当然，很多时候，它和PS混为一体，不需要另外单独提交。但是与PS相比，它的格式以及内容都还是又很大区别的。PS着重你本身对专业领域兴趣的产生过程，以及学习过程。而RP完全着墨在研究领域你的计划。它一般分为这么几个部分。
(I) Proposed Title
这是整个RP的标题，点名文章的主题
(II) Introduction
对整个文章的背景进行交代和介绍，从而引出想要研究的问题。
(III) Brief Literature Review
对以前这方面领域研究的经典文献的简短回顾，总结最近的成果，从而提出最新的研究课题。
(IV) Methodology
将要采用的研究方法。
(V) Proposed Research Time-Table
研究时间表。将整个研究过程划分为几个阶段，逐一确定各个阶段要完成的研究任务。
(VI) Reference
应用的文献列表。
Research Proposal 范文及分析
XXX; D. Phil Proposal; Dept. of Sociology, XXX
(I) Proposed Title
(II) Introduction
(III) Brief Literature Review
Environmental Variables and Crime
Rational Choice
Crime Prevention through Environment Design (CPTED)
(IV) Methodology
Participant Observation
Individual Interviews
Community Observation
Analysis of Official/Unofficial Statistic
(V) Proposed Research Time-Table
(VI) References
(I) Proposed Title //New Town地区青少年不良行为和环境变量的关系
The Relationship between Juvenile Delinquency and Environmental Variables in New Town, Tuen Mun
(II) Introduction //对青少年不良行为的研究介绍
(III) Brief Literature Review //对以往青少年不良行文研究文献的回顾，涉及三个方面
Environmental Variables and Crime //第一个方面
Rational Choice //第二个方面
Crime Prevention through Environment Design (CPTED) //第三个方面
(IV) Methodology //研究采用的方法
In order to test the hypothesis of the study and examine the main questions raised, the following methodology will be employed.
Participant Observation:
Participant observation with a group of juvenile delinquents or marginal youthsin Tuen Mun will be carried out. The aim is to collect more qualitative information about their life style and behaviour. Through cautious participation and observation of the juvenile delinquents' daily and routine activities, I hope to find out how their delinquent patterns have been influenced by environmental factors. I propose to associate myself with Tuen Mun's juvenile delinquents through the help of the district outreaching social work team. I will ask them to introduce me to their clients and rely on a "snowball effect" to approach more subjects. This means making friends with one or more clients and then asking him/her to introduce their friends to me.
Individual Interviews:
Individual interviews by a way of structured questionnaire will also be used to collect information about the juvenile delinquents' perception of the environment. The interview is especially important for examining questions like "What kind of environment could encourage juveniles to make the rational choice' to commit delinquency?". I will also attempt to interview police officers and security guards about the effectiveness of both natural and official "guardianship" in these communities.
Community Observation:
To collect information about the physical features of Tuen Mun, Tseung Kwan O and Kowloon City, systematic observations will be carried out. Through several community surveys of the physical settings, I will measure the prevalence or absence of environmental features suggested by CPTED as significant to crime control. By comparing the physical environment of the three studied areas the different environmental influences on the opportunity for juvenile delinquency can be gauged.
Analysis of Official/Unofficial Statistic:
In order to gain a fuller picture of the situation of juvenile delinquency in Tuen Mun, Tseung Kwan O and Kowloon City, a comprehensive analysis of the official statistics will also be undertaken. Besides official data, other sources of statistical data produced by agencies such as District Social Service Center or Youth Committee and Hong Kong Census and Statistics Department (Crime Victim Survey) will also be used. I will pay especial attention to information about the location of juvenile delinquency and the types of delinquency committed in particular places.
(V) Proposed Research Time-Table //拟定的研究时间表
Sept 1996----Apr 1997 ：
- Literature review- Official contact with the outreaching social work team, RHKPF and other agencies- Community surveys of the three areas- Design the questionnaires- Collection of official and unofficial statistic
May 1997----Jun 1997 :
- Statistical analysis of crime and place- Find the targets- Community observation (Tuen Mun)
Jul 1997----Sept 1997 : - Field Work
- 1st session Participant Observation of Tuen Mun's JD
Oct 1997----Nov 1997 : - Field Work
- Community observation (Kowloon City and Tseung Kwan O)- Interview the police officers and security guards
Dec 1997----Feb 1998 : - Field Work
- 2nd session Participant Observation of Tuen Mun's JD
Mar 1998----Apr 1998 :
- Analysis of the data obtained from the field work
May 1998----Aug 1998 :
- Write the Thesis
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