$.$ Select a problem a problem to address for the field project. When selecting a project, make sure you

have a clear understanding of the research problem$($s$)$ at hand, a realization of the organizational

constraints for dealing with such a problem $($including time and budgetary restrictions$),$ and an

understanding of how the information provided by your research will facilitate decision making. In your

research proposal, provide an identification of the problem, justification for why this problem is

important to address, what the expected benefits of addressing the problem will be to key stakeholders,

what method of design you plan to use, where