The document provides a detailed guide on the process of creating a research proposal (synopsis) for dissertations and theses. It offers insights into the specific methods and procedures endorsed by various academic entities such as institutions, departments, and universities. This resource serves to illuminate the sequential steps required to develop a robust and well-structured research proposal tailored to meet academic standards and requirements.

1. COURSE WORK-I RESEARCH METHODOLOGIES
PRESENTATION BY
Ms. Rabiya Husain
DPESS, University of Delhi
UNIVERSITY OF DELHI
DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION & SPORTS SCIENCES
EXPERIMENTAL RESEARCH DESIGN IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION (DPESS-II)
TOPIC: Developing Research Proposal

2. OVERVIEW
01 Research Proposal
03 Describing the
Method
04 The Proposal
Process
02 Developing a Good
Introduction

3. RESEARCH PROPOSAL
CAREFUL & EXHAUSTIVE
INVESTIGATION OF A
PHENOMENON
OBJECTIVE- ADVANCE
KNOWLEDGE
(Ahuja, 2001,p.19)
PLAN; IDEA;
ACTION;
SUGGESTION
(Cambridge Dictionary)

4. Consists of:
Definition
Scope
Significance
Methodology
PLANNING STRATEGY TO CONDUCT RESEARCH
(Ahuja, 2001,p.120)

5. Journal Format
Introduction
Method
Tables
Figures
Appendixes
Four Section Thesis
(Intro., Method, Result, Discussion)
Introduction
Method
Five Section Thesis
(Intro., Review of Lit., Method, Result, Discussion)
Introduction
Review of Literature
(Review concepts & theories; previous research findings)
Method

6. FIVE SECTION THESIS
INTRODUCTION
REVIEW OF THE RELATED
LITERATURE
PROCEDURE
My Research Proposal
(Table of Contents)

7. DEVELOPING A GOOD INTRODUCTION
Should include-
Basis background information.
1.
Rationale of the study
2.
Statement of the problem
3.
Objectives of the study
4.
Delimitations of the study
5.
Limitations of the study
6.
Hypothesis of the study
7.
Definition & explanation of variables & terms
8.
Significance of the study
9.
Written in such a form that it convinces the committee.
Should attract the reader's interest.

8. BASIS BACKGROUND
INFORMATION
RATIONALE OF THE STUDY
STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY
Provided by review of related
literature & critique of previous
researchs
Need & requirement of the particular
study
Concise statement of the problem,
must be defined unambiguously
What the researcher is trying to
achieve

9. DELIMITATIONS OF THE STUDY LIMITATIONS OF THE STUDY
HYPOTHESIS OF THE STUDY SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY
Boundaries set by the researcher for
the study (gender, age, sample size,
etc)
Characteristics of design that
influence the interpretations of
findings
Preliminary, tentative organization
of facts in a meaningful way.
To be tested & accepted or rejected.
Outcomings of the research,
justification of importance of the
work/study/research done.
Contribution to knowledge

10. Describes the procedure that will be followed for data collection in
terms of-
Samples (size, gender, age, special considerations
1.
Protection of participant's rights and privacy
2.
Methods of obtaining measurements (validity & reliability)
3.
Procedure that will be followed for data collection (different for all the
studies)
4.
Statistical Techniques
5.
DESCRIBING THE METHOD
Example:
Experimental
Research

11. THE
PROPOSAL
PROCESS
Research Proposal
Committee approves, approves with
modification or disapproves
Prepare research proposal
according to the recommended
modifications
Format Proposal:
-spelling checker
-good quality print
-format a/c to the dep. or journal
requirement
Final meeting
(be prepared for the questions
related to the study)

12. REFERENCES
Ahuja, R. (2001). Research Methods. New Delhi: Rawat Publications
Kothari, C. R. (2004). Research Methodology: Methods and Techniques. 2nd
Revised Edition. New Delhi: New Age International (P) Limited, Publishers
Thomas, J.R., Nelson, J.K., & Silverman, S.J. (2011). Research Methods in Physical
Activity (6th ed.). United States of America, Human Kinetics Publishers.
Cambridge Dictionary. Proposal. Retrieved from
https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/proposal on 26.01.2022