Research Plan

My topic proposal is to create a program because as a business owner of a small store, I would like to create something that I will be able to use for all future orders and sales. I will be using Java and SQL to create this program.

The topic proposal should be in the form of a research plan. The proposal should briefly address the following issues:
1) Problem addressed
Clearly state the research problem that you plan to address.
2) Prior research
Briefly discuss the body of literature that is used to motivate the research. Emphasize the shortcomings in the prior literature that you plan to address.
3) Significance
Explain why you think your work is significant in the field of study. Cite references wherever possible to establish that there is a consensus among researchers that the problem addressed in the article is indeed an important one.
4) Methodology
Discuss the methodology you plan to use for the study. Justify the appropriateness of the selected methodology. Be as precise as you can. Identify the knowledge representation scheme and the search strategy where appropriate.
Make sure that you cite all relevant articles that are referenced in your paper. Please submit a copy of the paper that you believe is most significant in motivating your work. If relevant, you may also send copies of any other supporting articles.