The document outlines the typical sections and contents of a research proposal, including an introduction describing the significance and scope of the study, definitions of variables, a literature review, methodology covering research design, population and sampling, data collection and analysis, and a conclusion. It provides details on what should be included in each section, such as describing the sample size and data collection techniques in the methodology. The purpose is to guide researchers in developing a proposal that clearly presents their study.
13. 6. Significance/Importance of the Study
-the proponent must explain the relevance
and usefulness of the study. Expected
contributions of the study to specific groups or
individual users of the results of the study should
be mentioned.
14. 7. Operational Definition of Variables and
other Terms
-the major variables of the study and the
other relevant terms should be
operationally defined according to how
they are used in the study. The
operational definition must indicate how
the variable is going to be measured.
15. 8. Scope and Limitation of the Study
-the scope and limits of the study in terms
of subject matter, respondents/subjects, the
variables to be considered, and the study design
are explained. The implications of these
limitations to the results, conclusions, and to the
use of the findings are explained.
16. II. Review of Related
Literature
The review of related literature may
either be presented as an independent
section of the proposal and/or
incorporated in the presentation of the
problem statement.
17. It identifies and describes the research
design, the sampling technique, the
instruments that will be used and how
they will be prepared, validated and
administered and the data processing
and analysis to be done.
III. Methodology
19. B. Target Population and Sampling
Procedures
- The process of determining the sample size
and how the study sample will be drawn are
describe in detail.
20. C. Data
Collection
1. Data collection techniques that will be
use.
2. Instruments that will be used and how
they are going to prepared, validated
and tested for reliability if necessary.
21. 3. Pre-field preparations, including permits to be
secured courtesy, informed, training and
reproduction of instrument.
4. Fieldwork: entry to community, establishing
rapport, interviewing, administration of
questionnaire, observation, testing, editing, FGD,
etc.
5. Quality Control: field supervision, monitoring,
field editing.
22. D. Data Processing and Data Analysis
Plan
-It describes the procedure for
processing the data, what software will
be used, if any, and what statistical tools
will be used in data analysis
23. IV. Bibliography or References
It contains an alphabetical listing or
references cited or used in the studies.
24. V. Appendixes
Materials and/or documents which will be use in
the study, but could not be presented in the body of
the proposal are placed in the appendix.
1. Research instruments/materials
2. Relevant communication
3. Dummy tables for analysis if required
4. Schedule of activities
