Framework for using recycled asphalt in pavement roadways

Framework for using recycled asphalt in pavement roadways

This is an PhD essay proposal discussing establish framework of using recycled asphalt in pavement roadways. It focuses on the sustainability perspective of social, economic and environment.

Establish framework of using recycled asphalt in pavement roadways

Firstly, suggest methodology to be experimental, focus group and interviews.

Need to read the brief of the literature review part 1 to understanding more about the topic.

This assignment is intended to provide the justification or rationale for the type of research methodology chosen given the prior assignments’ discussion of the research question and the theoretical framework. For example: are you using qualitative, quantitative or mixed methods? Is the research theoretical or empirical? Lastly, does it develop new theory or find new applications of existing theory?

Secondly, what research tradition are you going to be working in; and remember, you may be drawing on more than one, such as a particular psychological, social or cultural type of research. Additionally, you need to consider all the relevant intellectual traditions, theories, and types of analysis for your research.

Research approach and justification

a.      Firstly, you are to investigate an issue or problem?
b.      Secondly, apply a theory/theories or model/models?
c.      Then, test a specific hypothesis?
d.      Investigating a policy formation, methodology, approach or its implementation?
e.      Lastly, gather existing research to revise, modify, or expand an existing theory or model?

Thirdly, of the research traditions in your field, which are you drawing on? Consequently, is there a theoretical or conceptual framework that you are using?
a.      What relevant research methods exist to choose from?
b.      Why have you chosen the one you have?
c.      Why are the others not appropriate?

Ethical Considerations

Fourthly, you should demonstrate an awareness of the ethical and micro-political implications of working as a researcher. Additionally, discuss how your own values and perspectives may influence your research approach and design.
a.      What are the boundaries of your research project?
b.      What topics are you not researching?
c.      What aspects are you not covering?
d.      Then, what subject groups are you not including?
e.      What locations or sites are you not investigating?
f.       What contextual factors are you not covering?
g.      What causal factors are you not including?
h.      Lastly, what time period(s) are you not covering?

Lastly, references and appendices are not counted in the word limit. Reference only works cited in the proposal. Use the Harvard system for referencing as advised by https://www.citethisforme.com/, the time period of the references from 2015- 2020. Minimum numbers of references 20.