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This document provides guidance on writing a research proposal. It discusses the key components of a proposal, including objectives, methods, bibliography, timeframe, title, background, research questions, and problem statement. It emphasizes that objectives should be specific, clear, logical and achievable. The methods section should identify the tools to be used. It also reviews how to structure the introduction and provides examples of using increasingly specific language. Additionally, it recommends using action verbs in objectives, developing a research timeframe chart, consulting with supervisors, and aiming for a proposal length of 2,000 to 3,000 words. Finally, it lists several resources for finding relevant sources and references.
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Research proposals are written before data collection to justify and outline a proposed research study, while research reports are submitted after a study is completed to describe the research process, findings, and conclusions. Specifically, research proposals include an introduction, literature review, and methodology, while research reports also cover results, analysis, and recommendations based on the completed research. The main difference is that proposals describe intended research and reports explain research that was actually conducted.
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The document provides guidance on writing an effective research proposal in 3 sentences or less:
The research proposal outlines the key components of a study such as the introduction, problem statement, objectives, literature review, methodology, and limitations. It establishes the purpose and justification of the research and provides a plan for conducting the study. An effective proposal clearly defines the research problem, questions, variables, methodology, and intended outcomes of the study.
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1. Identify and define the research problem/topic. This involves specifying what you want to find out through your research.
2. Conduct a literature review. Research what previous studies and findings have been done in your topic area to understand the existing knowledge.
3. Determine the research design. Decide how you will approach answering your research question through either a qualitative, quantitative or mixed methods design.
4. Develop a research plan. Specify the research methodology you will use like data collection instruments, sampling strategy, data analysis approach etc.
5. Get necessary approvals like ethical clearance if involving human subjects.
6. Collect relevant data using methods like
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- 1. Yousif A. Algabri Ph.D Scholar Shandong University Research Proposal Writing 1 Georgia Institute of Technology
- 5. Research Proposal 5 Let’s review some terms Search Research Searcher Researcher Look, hunt, find Investigating, study, examine, review Investigator, reviewer Inspector Vs.
- 6. Proposal Components 6 Objectives • Specific • Clear • Logical • Achievable Methods •Tools (Experiment, Computer, Surveys) •Case study Bibliography Relevant sources Timeframe • Tasks duration • Scheduling Title • Concise • Short • Specific Background •Overview •Literature •Define problem Research Questions • Prioritizing • Answers Problem Statement • Gap • Significance
- 7. Proposal Components 7 Introduction More specific Specific General Example: General Cancer (broad idea about cancer) Specific Liver cancer (Your problem, summarize previous research) More specific Your aims, solution (How and why)
- 8. Action verbs in Objectives 8 To
- 9. YEAR 1 YEAR 2 ACTIVITIES JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC Activity 1 x x x x Activity 2 x x x x x x x Activity 3 x x x Activity 4 x x x x x x x x x Activity 5 x x x x x x x x 9 Research Timeframe YEAR 3 JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x
- 10. 10
- 11. Steps to Consider 11 Consult your supervisor Read relevant proposals/ Thesis Do your homework
- 12. How long is the proposal? 12 1. Between 2,000 to 3,000 words 2. For MSc approx. 5 to 7 pages 3. For PhD more detailed is required
- 13. • Google • Google Scholar • PubMed • ResearchGate • Sci-hub.cc • Journals 13 • Academic Info • iSeek Education • Refseek • Virtual LRC How to find sources? Known Sites Deep Sites
- 14. 14 Thank You