ECA 3,000-word research proposal Overall coherence between the focus for the proposed project and the suggested methodological approach, evidenced by: a manageable, clear and justified research focus, aims and coherent methodology; Justification of your research model(s) and method(s) that includes critical insight in relation to the choices made; identification of key aspects of 'good practice' within the research process (reliability, validity) and how they will be ensured via the planned project; clarity in regard to how ethical propriety will be maintained within the project proposed; appropriate academic writing with clear use of research terminology