3. Title
• The Title should be clear and
precise. It has an objective or
purpose. It should not be written too
long or too short. By just reading the
title, you can determine what the
investigative study is all about.
5. Background and
Problem(200-300 words)
Describe the challenges
and how he proposed
solution addresses the
problem presented.
Scientific principles and
technology applicable to the
resolution of the problem.
A brief analysis of the
problems identified related
to the project.
6. ose that will
benefit the
study)
• Refers to the alignment to national S& T
priorities, strategic relevance to national
development and addresses current
issues and concerns.
• The significance of a study is its
importance. It refers to the
contribution(s) to and impact of the
study on a research field. The
significance also signals who benefits
from the research findings and how
7. Proposed solution to the problem
presented(300-500 words)
• Your proposed solution should relate the current situation to a
desired result and describe the benefits that will accrue when the
desired result is achieved. So, begin your proposed solution by
briefly describing this desired result.
Examples from the Collins Corpus
• His proposed solution to the sprawling mess of subtopia was not to
restrict building but to increase urban densities. ...
• The proposed solution to the electric car issue is the addition of little
speakers near the wheels to broadcast the purr of a conventional
internal combustion engine.
9. Research
methodology
• Provides the scientific framework of your
research process. It evaluates the quality and
validity of your research study. While it seems
straightforward to write the methodology
section, it can be tricky as one element is
connected to another, and you need to
explain the use of each method. A well-
structured section that includes all the key
elements provides the blueprint of your
10. Methods/details of proposed solution
including the cost analysis as
applicable
• Methods-description of the design and engineering solution proposed to address
the problem, the (a) variables or parameters to be measured and evaluated or
analyzed; (b) treatments to be used and their layout (c) experimental procedures
and design; (d) statistical analysis; (e) evaluation method and observations to be
made, strategies for implementation(Conceptual or Analytical Framework)
• Include illustrations, figures and charts.
• A conceptual framework illustrates the expected relationship between your
variables. It defines the relevant objectives for your research process and maps
out how they come together to draw coherent conclusions. Tip You should
construct your conceptual framework before you begin collecting your data.
11. 5 Key Elements of
Methodology Section of a
Research Paper
• The logic of Inquiry (Qualitative or
Quantitative)
• Research Setting and participants.
• Methods and Procedure of Data
Collection.
• Methods and Procedure of Data
Analysis.
12. The logic of Inquiry
(Qualitative or Quantitative)
• State the logic of inquiry, whether your research
study is inductive or deductive. In simple terms,
tell if your study is adopting a qualitative or
quantitative approach. Explain why you have
used the approach by relating it to the research
problem and how is it suitable to study that
problem. It is the overarching component of
methodology that will branch out its nature to all
the other four components.
13. Research Setting
and participants
• Write the description of the study setting and
any contextual information that is relevant to the
study. The social, economic, political, cultural,
historical, or physical such as institutions may
constitute the context. You could include why
you have selected that particular setting for
your research.
• Write the characteristics of the targeted
population in the research setting. It may
include gender, age, ethnicity, socio-economic
aspects, demography, etc. State clearly the
14. Methods and Procedure of Data
Collection
• Write which methods you have used to collect data from the participants
and describe it for the readers to understand why you have used them for
your study and not others. Structured and unstructured interviews and
questionnaires are common methods. Quantitative research is objective
and pre-determined and hence, structured interviews are used, while
qualitative research is subjective and flexible and hence, unstructured
interviews are used. Unstructured methods will help capture experiences,
opinions, and perspectives and provide thick descriptions. You may use
multiple methods to support or complement your data. In case of mixed
methods research, you may use multiple methods at various levels. If
possible, describe the entry to the field, data collection process, and the
challenges faced during data collection.
15. Methods and Procedure of Data
Analysis
• Write the process how you transcribed and
analysed the data in steps. This section is not to
present the actual data but to show how the data
was analysed. Quantitative research, statistical
tests are used while in qualitative research,
theme and content analysis are used.
16. Ethical Issues
• Were you mindful of the ethical issues while conducting
the research? Ethical issues are even more important in
today’s world when people know their worth and value
and researchers should respect that. Write all the
ethical norms that you followed or adhered to before,
during and after interviews in the field.
17. Analytical Framework
•An analytical framework is a structure that
helps us make sense of data in an organized
way. We take an analytical approach by
dividing a complex problem into clear,
manageable segments and then reintegrating
the results into a unified solution.
18. References
• a detailed description of the source of information that you want to
give credit to via a citation. The references in research papers are
usually in the form of a list at the end of the paper
• May use any format as long as consistency is observed
• List of reference materials such as journals, designs and patents and
online sources.
• APA style-American Psychological Association
• “APA” stands for the American Psychological Association. This is
often the standard format used in the social sciences. It's a
consistent way for writers to document sources and avoid plagiarism.
19. APA Paper Formatting
Basics
• All text should be double-spaced
• Use one-inch margins on all sides
• All paragraphs in the body are indented
• Make sure that the title is centered on the page with your
name and school/institution underneath
• Use 12-point font throughout
• All pages should be numbered in the upper right hand
corner
• The manual recommends using one space after most
punctuation marks
• A shortened version of the title (“running head”) should
be placed in the upper left hand corner
20. The project proposal will be judged
according to the following:
CRITERIA DESCRIPTION WEIGHT
ORIGINALITY AND
INNOVATION
The project provides
novel and innovative
solutions to issues in
the environment
20%
Technical/Scientific
Merit
Sound scientific
basis to generate
new knowledge or
apply existing
knowledge in an
innovative manner.
20%
21. The project proposal will be judged
according to the following:
CRITERIA DESCRIPTION WEIGHT
Community
connection and
impact
Outcomes are
expected to address
the issue or problem
identified
15%
Excellence of
method
Solution and method
proposed and cost
effective, viable,
timely and relevant.
20%
22. The project proposal will be judged
according to the following:
CRITERIA DESCRIPTION WEIGHT
Presentation Proponent/s
provide/s a clear
explanation of facts,
theories through
understanding of
expected output of
proposal.
20%
Time Management Proper managing of
time required for the
defense and Q& A.
5%
23. Format of SIP proposal
• Title page
• Table of contents
• Summary
I. Background and Problem
• Beneficiaries
II. Proposed Solution
III. Methodology
A. Materials
B. Methods
C. Data Analysis
• References
