Develop an ethical, feasible crop-science research proposal from a clearly bounded question. Review evidence and prepare methods before collecting data.

Learning outcomes

  • Define a researchable question
  • Justify methods
  • Plan data quality and permissions

Main topics

  • Literature review
  • Research ethics
  • Trial design
  • Data-management plan

Practical task

Submit a proposal for a crop trial, field survey or analysis of an approved dataset.

Assessment

Proposal, methods presentation and research-ethics check.