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How to Write a Basic
      Research Proposal?




Lecture-12
(05-04-2012)
Select a Topic
   Search Literature:
    Books, internet, journals, newspapers,
     newsletters and other sources of
    information.

   Conduct interviews.

   Examine and analyze records and
    reports.
How to Select a Research
Topic?
   Based on the SMART concept:
    ◦   S = Specific.
    ◦   M = Measurable.
    ◦   A = Achievable.
    ◦   R = Realistic.
    ◦   T = Time specific.
Choose a Topic
   Topic selected should be:
    ◦   Specific.
    ◦   Measurable.
    ◦   Achievable.
    ◦   Realistic.
    ◦   Time specific.
How to Develop a Rationale?
   The Rationale answers to the
    questions:
    ◦ Why ?
    ◦ How?
Why?
   Why have you selected this topic?
    ◦   Significance.
    ◦   Implications.
    ◦   Limitations.
    ◦   Further Directions.
How to Develop the Why of the
Rationale?
      International Significant


       Regional Significance


        Local Significance


      The Problem/Hypothesis


               Aim(s)


           Objectives(s)
How to Develop the How of the
Rationale? :

            Observation



             Subjective




             Objective
Methodology
   Subjective:
    ◦   Interviews.
    ◦   Questionnaires.
    ◦   Discussions.
    ◦   Surveys.
   Objective:
       Experimental.
       Use of measuring devices.
       Use of recording devices.
Sources of Information
   Observation:
    ◦ Direct.
    ◦ Indirect.
   Interviews.

   Reports and records.
Activity vs. Time Chart
activity

      6

      5

      4                        Series 3
                               Series 2
      3                        Series 1

      2

      1

           0   2   4   6   8
Acknowledgment of Sources
 Maintaining scientific integrity and
  honesty.
 Supports proposed argument and lends
  credibility and scientific validity to work.
 Use of
  APA, Chicago, Vancouver, MLA, and
  other writing styles.
    ◦ Each style has its own recording style.
References
   Pattron, D. 2004. Scientific Research.
    New York: Scientific Publishers.
How to write a basic research proposal
Key Elements
   Title Page
   Abstract on a separate single page
   The Body (no page breaks between sections in the body)
    ◦ Introduction 2-3 pages
    ◦ Methods ( - pages)
        Sample 1 page
        Measures ( - pages)
        Design 2-3 pages
        Procedures ( - pages)
    ◦ Results 2-3 pages
    ◦ Conclusions ( - pages)
   References
   Tables
   Figures
   Appendices

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How to write a basic research proposal

  • 1. How to Write a Basic Research Proposal? Lecture-12 (05-04-2012)
  • 2. Select a Topic  Search Literature: Books, internet, journals, newspapers, newsletters and other sources of information.  Conduct interviews.  Examine and analyze records and reports.
  • 3. How to Select a Research Topic?  Based on the SMART concept: ◦ S = Specific. ◦ M = Measurable. ◦ A = Achievable. ◦ R = Realistic. ◦ T = Time specific.
  • 4. Choose a Topic  Topic selected should be: ◦ Specific. ◦ Measurable. ◦ Achievable. ◦ Realistic. ◦ Time specific.
  • 5. How to Develop a Rationale?  The Rationale answers to the questions: ◦ Why ? ◦ How?
  • 6. Why?  Why have you selected this topic? ◦ Significance. ◦ Implications. ◦ Limitations. ◦ Further Directions.
  • 7. How to Develop the Why of the Rationale? International Significant Regional Significance Local Significance The Problem/Hypothesis Aim(s) Objectives(s)
  • 8. How to Develop the How of the Rationale? : Observation Subjective Objective
  • 9. Methodology  Subjective: ◦ Interviews. ◦ Questionnaires. ◦ Discussions. ◦ Surveys.  Objective:  Experimental.  Use of measuring devices.  Use of recording devices.
  • 10. Sources of Information  Observation: ◦ Direct. ◦ Indirect.  Interviews.  Reports and records.
  • 11. Activity vs. Time Chart activity 6 5 4 Series 3 Series 2 3 Series 1 2 1 0 2 4 6 8
  • 12. Acknowledgment of Sources  Maintaining scientific integrity and honesty.  Supports proposed argument and lends credibility and scientific validity to work.  Use of APA, Chicago, Vancouver, MLA, and other writing styles. ◦ Each style has its own recording style.
  • 13. References  Pattron, D. 2004. Scientific Research. New York: Scientific Publishers.
  • 15. Key Elements  Title Page  Abstract on a separate single page  The Body (no page breaks between sections in the body) ◦ Introduction 2-3 pages ◦ Methods ( - pages)  Sample 1 page  Measures ( - pages)  Design 2-3 pages  Procedures ( - pages) ◦ Results 2-3 pages ◦ Conclusions ( - pages)  References  Tables  Figures  Appendices