LO1  Understand  how  to  formulate  a  research specification

1.1  formulate  and  record  possible  research project outline specifications

1.2  identify  the  factors  that  contribute  to  the process of research project selection

1.3  undertake  a  critical  review  of  key references

1.4  produce a research project specification

1.5  provide  an  appropriate  plan  and procedures  for  the  agreed  research specification