Summarize and give key references on related work, including previous and alternative approaches to the problem

Background of Research (maximum 2 pages)
Summarize and give key references on related work, including previous and alternative approaches to the problem, including work done by you and others. If this is a new project, include the reasons and the relevant findings, if any, for undertaking this research; if this project arises from an on-going research, give an update on the progress of the research concerned. Describe how the research is related or concerned to the Saudi Society.
3.0 Research Plan & Methodology (maximum 2 pages)
Include procedures and techniques to be used with explanation why these are considered the most suitable to the research in question as well as methods to be used in data collection, analysis, and interpretation. Please attach questionnaires if the project is of a survey nature.
4.0 References (max 1 page