This document provides guidance on how to write an effective research proposal in 3 parts: 1. It defines what a research proposal is and lists its key elements, including the title, abstract, introduction, objectives, literature review, methods, results, discussion, and references. 2. It provides tips for each element, such as keeping the title concise and descriptive, including the research question and design in the abstract, and ensuring the literature review integrates existing research. 3. It discusses common mistakes to avoid, like lacking proper context, failing to delimit the research boundaries clearly, and not accurately representing prior studies. The goal is to help researchers develop a well-focused, evidence-based argument for their proposed

1. HOW TO WRITE A
RESEARCH PROPASAL
Presented By
Dr. Rakesh R. Jani
(I/C Principal)
Rajesh A. Jadav
(Asst. Professor)
Shree Swaminarayan College of Commerce & Management

2. What is Research ?

3. Meaning of Research Proposal
 A research proposal is a document
proposing a research project, generally
in the sciences or academia, and
generally constitutes a request for
sponsorship of that research. Proposals
are evaluated on the cost and potential
impact of the proposed research, and on
the soundness of the proposed plan for
carrying it out.

4. Research Proposal
Elements
1) Title
2) Abstract
3) Introduction
4) Objective
5) Literature Review
6) Methods
7) Results
8) Discussion
9) References
10) Common Mistakes in Proposal
Writing

5. Title of Research Proposal
Do`s
1) Concise
2) Descriptive
3) Attractive
4) Effective
5) Interesting
6) Specific
7) Focus on Research study

6. Title of Research Proposal
Don'ts
1) Phrase
2) Lengthy
3) Complex
4) Meaning Less
5) Contradictory

7. Examples of Title
1) Study on Banking
2) Comparative Study on Banks
3) Survey on Amul
4) Research on Mobile
5) Profitability Analyses
6) Research Proposal on Chocolate
7) Working Capital Analyses
8) Study on Insurance Sector
9) Management study on Nirma

8. Examples of Title
1) Study on banking services of SBI
Bhavagar City
2) Comparative Study: Banking services
of HDFC & ICICI Bank Bhavnagar City
3) Study of Marketing Strategy of Amul
Products in Bhavnagar City.
4) Research on Mobile Services with
special Reference of BSNL Services
5) 3 Years Profitability analysis of Excel
Crop Care Ltd.

9. Abstract of Research Proposal
1) Approximately 300 words
2) Research Question
3) Grounds
4) Hypothesis
5) Design
6) Procedures
7) Sample
8) Instruments
9) Summary

10. Introduction of Research
Proposal
1) Background
2) Purpose
3) Context
4) Research Problem
5) Interesting
6) Focused
7) Research Area
8) Significance
9) Depth
10) Clarity

11. Objective of Proposal
1) Achievability
2) Applicability
3) Clarity
4) Measurability
5) Simplicity
6) Understandability

12. Literature Review of Research
Proposal
1) Groundwork
2) Not Reinventing The Wheel
3) Your Knowledge
4) Your Understanding
5) Integrate and Synthesize the Existing
Literature
6) Develops a new model
7) Convinces Your Reader

13. Methods in Research Proposal
1) Plan
2) Describe the Activities
3) Approach
4) Address Your Research Question
5) Qualitative Research
6) Quantitative Research
7) Data Collection Process
8) Design
9) Subjects or Participants
10) Instruments
11) Procedure

14. Results of Research Proposal
1) No Results at The Proposal Stage
2) Some Idea About Result
3) Data collecting, Statistical
Procedures Used for Results
4) Assumption Regarding Results

15. Discussion of Research
Proposal
1) Impact of Your Proposed Research
2) Enthusiasm
3) Confidence
4) Merits of Your Proposal
5) Limitations & Weaknesses
6) Justified by Time & Financial
Constraints

16. References
1) Books
2) Research Paper
3) Conferences
4) Newspapers
5) Dissertations
6) Public Information
7) Website

17. References
 Book
Surname, Initial(s) (Year) Book title
in italics. Edition - if available. Place:
Publisher.
Jani, R.R. (2010), ‘Service Marketing’,
First Edition, Jaipur (Rajasthan),
Peredise Publication.

18. References
Research Paper
Surname, Initial(s) and Surname, Initial(s) (Year)
'Title of article', Title of journal in italics,
volume (issue), page.
Dutt, Ravi (2016), ‘An Empirical Investigation in The Role
of Micro-Finance Institutions Fostering Financial Inclusion
for Women in Haryana’, International Journal of Research
in Commerce & Management, Volume 7, page 6 – 10.
Jani, Rakesh.R, (2011). ‘A Study of Consumer Preference
of Amul Milk in Bhavnagar City’ in, SHARE, Journal of
Mutidisciplinary Research & Studies, Vol.2. No.4. page 40
– 44.

19. References
Conference
Surname author, Initial(s) (Year) 'Title of
paper', in Surname editor, Initial(s) (ed.) Title
of conference in italics. Place: Publisher, page
no.
News Paper
Surname, Initial(s) (Year) 'Title of article',
Title of newspaper in italics, Date, page.

20. References
Dissertations
Surname, Initial(s) (Year) Title of thesis or
dissertation in italics. PhD thesis. Institution, Place
Website
Author (Year) Title in italics. Available at: URL
(Accessed: Date).

21. Common Mistakes in Proposal
Writing
1) Proper Context
2) Delimit The Boundary
3) Cite Landmark Studies
4) Accurately Present Contributions by
Other Researchers
5) Stay Focused
6) Develop an Argument

22. Thank You
Very Much