Asylum Seekers in Europe

Partially satisfied; though the study does not state it as a research question specifically, it does provide the focus, intent and purpose of the study in the first paragraph of the study. However, there are a series of questions that are posed at the end of the first section—and it is unclear as to whether or not these questions should be taken as the specific research questions that the study will address or if they are just being posed rhetorically to help frame the importance of the study.
Core concepts:
Not satisfied; the study’s core concepts could be more explicitly defined. The term “gender gap” should be explained more fully along with the concepts of “fleeing the home” and being an “asylum seeker”—why are they fleeing, where are they going, what is the reason for this phenomenon (is it geopolitical, economic, sociological, religious?). Likewise, what they seeking asylum from? What is the history/background of the people/region that is under scrutiny?
Hypothesis:
Not satisfied; the study is proposed more as exploratory research than as a study that will test a hypothesis. If there is going to be a hypothesis it should be clearly identified and labeled as such. It is unclear towards the end of the first section whether or not a series of research questions are meant to serve as support for a hypothesis, which is never clearly stated.
Method(s) you intend to employ:
Not satisfied; it does not show how the interviews will be conducted, who will be in the sample, how they will be chosen, what questions will be asked, whether the interview will be structured or unstructured, where it will take place, how many participants will be sampled, and so on. To make the study more effective, this information should be provided so that it is clear what and how the study will be conducted and how information will be obtained. There is also not framework provided for the study or explanation of why the method chosen is appropriate to the study or what its limitations might be.
Where you will get your data:
Partially satisfied; in terms of obtaining statistical information, the study states a few sources that will be used; however, in terms of obtaining qualitative information, the study lacks specific details about where the interview information will come from. Nonetheless, more could be said about the websites where statistics will be taken, such as an explanation for why these sources are relevant or helpful or trustworthy for the research.
Statement on why your research is relevant and what value it may add to understanding your topic:
Partially satisfied; the study’s value is somewhat evident in the first paragraph: it aims to provide a sociological understanding of the issue. However, a clearer representation of relevance could be provided and labeled and supported by evidence for the need for this type of study. For example, is the study filling a gap in the literature on asylum seeking families in Europe? Has this issue largely flown under the radar of the research community? What is the background on this subject? Has anyone approached it in the past?