Problem: Research proposal on the role of social monitoring services to improve the competitive advantage of the hotel industry.
The following elements must be included in your research proposal: 1. Introduction or background to the research problem or issue, including an identification of the gap in the current research 2. Research question and, if possible, a thesis statement answering the question 3. Justification for the proposal research, i.e., why the research is needed 4. Preliminary literature review covering what others have already done in the area 5. Theoretical framework to be used in the proposed research 6. Statement of the contribution of the research to the general area 7. Proposed research methodology 8. Research plan and outline 9. Timetable of proposed research 10. List of references used in preparing the proposal