I will show you a sample of a research proposal that contains one slide of each: background and one slide for research question, and one slide of variables(dependent and independent) and last slides one for hypothesis and references. Document Preview: THE IRISH FINANCIAL CRISIS Kayla Smith GVT 310 Global Political Economy Background ? Lisbon Treaty (2007)-Ireland viewed as economic breakthrough for EU ? Irish Banks were lending irresponsibly ? Ireland enters severe recession in 2008, extreme economic downturn ? Nov 18: Experts from the European Union and the International Monetary Fund arrive in Ireland to assess the situation. ? Nov 21: European finance ministers and the IMF agree to a massive loan for Ireland, estimated at between 80 and 90 billion euros. ? Nov 24: Dublin unveils a four-year austerity plan to secure bailout from EU and IMF. ? Currently, Ireland is trying to renegotiate bailout package ? Irish General ElectionFriday February 25th Economic Growth Research Questions ? What factors caused the collapse of the Irish financial sector? ? Where did the Irish economy stand before the collapse? ? What roles do the EU and IMF play in the bailout process? ? What does the bailout mean for the Irish economy? ? How will this effect people living in Ireland? ? In what ways is the Irish similar to the Greek bailout? ? What does this mean for the future of the Euro as a currency? Variables ? Property Bubble ? Irish Banks ? Lack of growth (GDP) ? Unemployment ? Bailout from EU and IMF Independent Dependent There were various factors within different departments of the Irish economy that played a significant role in Irelands current debt crisis, which resulted in government intervention in the form of a bailout from world institutions such as the European Union and the International Monetary Fund. Hypothesis References 1. Timeline of the Irish Financial Crisis. EU Business. EU Business Ltd. 28 Nov. 2010. 10 Feb 2011. 2. Chu, Henry. Ireland Accepts Bailout Package. Los Angeles Times. 28 Nov. 2010. 11 Feb 2011. 3. Walker, Marcus; Forelle, Charles; Enrich David. Ailing Ireland Accepts Bailout. The Wall Street Journal. Dow Jones & Co. Inc. 11 Feb 2011. Financial Engine or Glorified Back Office? Attachments: Sample-310-pr.pdf