RESEARCH PROPOSAL || GROUP 4

It is a succinct and logical SUMMARY of the study you propose to conduct. It outlines the main problems or inquiries that you plan to tackle. The research proposal outlines the questions you will explore, the significance of the topic, and the methodology you will use.

• Research Design

• Research Methodology

• Research Proposal

• Research

It is to convince the reader that your project is original, interesting, and essential for the research field you’re working in.

• Relevance

• Feasibility

• Context

• Approach

It talks about the practical side of your project. It confirms that you’re able to complete the research within the limits of the program or the institution you’re applying to.

• Feasibility

• Relevance

• Context

• Approach

It demonstrates your familiarity with the research field. Show that you know its current state and have a deep understanding of the literature.

• Feasibility

• Approach

• Relevance

• Context

Explain your methodology. Show that your data and methods are thought about well.

• Relevance

• Approach

• Feasibility

• Context

Like your dissertation or thesis, the proposal will usually have a _________ that includes:

The proposed title of your project

Your name

Your supervisor’s name

Your institution and department

A strong ___________ shows your reader that your project has a solid foundation in existing knowledge or theory.

Introduction

The first part of your proposal is the initial pitch for your project. Make sure it succinctly explains what you want to do and why.

Your Introduction should:

Introduce your ____

Give necessary background and context

Outline your problem statement and research questions

This brings the focus back to your own project. Next, your ________ or methodology section will describe your overall approach, and the practical steps you will take to answer your research questions.

REFERENCE LIST

Last but not least, your research proposal must include ________ for every source you have used, compiled in a reference list. It's important to keep track of your references right from the beginning.