Discuss the methodology and justify why you have chosen the approach selected. It is good practice to discuss (briefly) the merits of the main alternative approaches. Use references if appropriate.

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The following sub-headings are a guide
-Title should indicate the topic of the study in 1-10 words.
-Summary 50-200 words summary of the entire project.
-Background to the Research What events/issues led to the interest in the project?
-Literature Review A concise summary of your previous assignment. It should identify
the main references on the topic review the findings of other studies
and their methodology. Draw out important research questions
remaining and messages for methodology at the end of the review.
-Significance of the Research This can be the most important part of a good proposal. What do you
hope to achieve with the study? How will it add to knowledge in the
field? How might it solve any problem you are addressing?
-Aims and Objectives Identify the studys main and the key research questions or
hypothesis.
-Methodology Discuss the methodology and justify why you have chosen the
approach selected. It is good practice to discuss (briefly) the merits
of the main alternative approaches. Use references if appropriate.
-What methods will you use? What will be the outcome of using these
methods?
-Research Timetable Set out the best information available on the time required to
undertake the various stages of the research: preparation data
collection analysis write up publication/dissemination.
-Ethical Issues/Concerns Identify any specific issues arising from the research. Pay careful
attention also to generic ethical issues in research with human
subjects Respect for Persons: Informed Consent; confidentiality;
possible risks for subjects and any possible benefits. Any conflict of
Research proposals general guidelines
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interest etc. involved in the research? State whether Ethics approval
has or will be sought and if so from whom.
-Personnel Where appropriate identify the main people other than yourself
likely to be involved and summarise the experience and expertise
they would need to bring in order to produce high quality data.
-Budget This is required for many grant applications consultancies etc. It is
often useful to complete in other cases as well. It is not necessary to
complete this section for SOC224.
-References List any books articles reports web sites etc. you have cited in the
proposal.
-Appendices Attach any important documents (e.g. questionnaires ethics
approvals CVs budget sampling framework) referred to in the body
of the proposal.
My original assignment for the concise summary (literature review A):Euthanasia within Australia
Euthanasia is a complex issue with many supporters whilst also having a large amount of people against legalised assisted suicide. Questions to be answered through literature explored. Why are people against such a policy to legalise euthanasia? Where else in the world have they legalised euthanasia around the world and why? How many assisted suicides occur each year in Australia?
Sources (10):
Smets Tinne et al. Attitudes And Experiences Of Belgian Physicians Regarding Euthanasia Practice And The Euthanasia Law. Journal of Pain and Symptom Management 41.3 (2011): 580-593. Web. 29 Mar. 2015.
Cohen Lewis M. Murder And Euthanasia Accusations Against Physicians. Mayo Clinic Proceedings 87.9 (2012): 814-816. Web. 29 Mar. 2015.
Tamayo-Velazquez M.-I. P. Simon-Lorda and M. Cruz-Piqueras. Euthanasia And Physician-Assisted Suicide: Knowledge Attitudes And Experiences Of Nurses In Andalusia (Spain). Nursing Ethics 19.5 (2012): 677-691. Web. 29 Mar. 2015.
Newman N. M. In Plain English: No Euthanasia Please. Canadian Medical Association Journal 186.10 (2014): 777-777. Web. 29 Mar. 2015.
Sikora J. Religion And Attitudes Concerning Euthanasia: Australia In The 1990S. Journal of Sociology 45.1 (2009): 31-54. Web. 29 Mar. 2015.
Willoughby John O Robert G Marr and Colin P Wendell-Smith. Doctors In Support Of Law Reform For Voluntary Euthanasia. The Medical Journal of Australia 198.4 (2013): 190. Web.
Varelius Jukka. Voluntary Euthanasia Physician-Assisted Suicide And The Right To Do Wrong. HEC Forum 25.3 (2013): 229-243. Web.
Touyz L. Z.G. and S. J.J. Touyz. An Appraisal Of LifeS Terminal Phases And Euthanasia And The Right To Die. Current Oncology 18.2 (2011): n. pag. Web.
Emanuel E. J. Euthanasia: Where The Netherlands Leads Will The World Follow?. BMJ 322.7299 (2001): 1376-1377. Web.
Euthanasia And Disability Perspective: An Investigation In The Netherlands And Australia. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health 35.3 (2011): 297-297. Web.
Two for review
Cohen Lewis M. Murder And Euthanasia Accusations Against Physicians. Mayo Clinic Proceedings 87.9 (2012): 814-816. Web. 29 Mar. 2015.
Emanuel E. J. Euthanasia: Where The Netherlands Leads Will The World Follow?. BMJ 322.7299 (2001): 1376-1377. Web.
Each of these articles examine parts of the issue the two articles arent related however they each compliment the review each of them looks at factors involved in the issue of euthanasia. Lewis Cohen looks at the negative viewpoints and how physicians risk their careers as well as potential criminal charges for those that participate in assisted suicide. Shaping the views of my review to make it unbiased is essential making the choice of a fairly negative article on the subject essential.
Exploring the viewpoints of those within society who do not feel that any policy should be implemented whilst complimenting it with an article which looks instead at leader in the movement of this issue the Netherlands. Looking at how euthanasia came to be legalised is very important when it comes to compare or examine nations who have not yet taken that step or may never take that step. The article is helpful as it highlights a brief history of the changing viewpoints over time which lead to the decision rather than just focusing on the current ideas and legislation. Whereas the other article is not so region specific and has not as much focus on previous times rather focusing mainly on thinking of the negative within this issue today.
The first article by Lewis Cohen is not as diverse as the second one it does look at a large amount of physicians and opinions however it doesnt go into great depth to the real issues involved quite like the second article by E.J Emanuel which has a large amount of back information not only on euthanasia but also the changing views of a nation not just in a political sense but going further into a social shift of thinking. Both articles have merit though portraying the differences of views when exploring an issue is very important making Cohens article very useful as it is one of the few found that has so many different opinions against euthanasia some of which are valid whilst others are poorly formed and have a bias that being said poorly formed opinions can be useful as they can explain the thought process of the individual which holds the view.
The article lacks statistics however it has a large amount of qualitative information whereas the other article (E.J Emanuel) has the changing viewpoints shown in polls throughout the time period examined up until voluntary euthanasia was legalised it has some qualitative data it is not as in depth as the other article. Both articles would be useful in any further research on euthanasia not only within Australia but could also extend to any further generic research that is not region specific.