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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
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Series 2
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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