The document provides guidance on selecting a research topic and developing a research proposal. It discusses choosing an interesting topic that is manageable in scope, and considering who, what, when, where and why questions to further define the topic. The document also outlines components of a research rationale such as significance, limitations and implications. It describes different research methodologies and sources of information. Finally, it defines what an abstract is and its purpose of summarizing research briefly and clearly.

1. MATRUSHRI KASHIBEN MOTILAL PATEL SENIOR
COLLEGE OF COMMERCE & SCIENCE ,THAKURLI- E
BY
DR. SNEHAL BHAGWAT (KAJVE)
ASST. PROF. AT MAT. K.M. PATEL SR. COLLEGE OF COMM. & SCI.

5. BACKGROUD OFTHE STUDY
• Background of the study meaning:The background of the study is a part of a
research provided in the introduction section of the paper.
• It is a compilation of adequate information that is based on the analysis of
the problem or proposed argument, the steps and methods needed to arrive
at the design, the implementation of the results achieved, and feasible
solutions.

18. Select a topic
• Choosing an interesting research topic is your first challenge. Here are some
tips:
• Choose a topic that you are interested in! The research process is more
relevant if you care about your topic.
• Narrow your topic to something manageable.
• If your topic is too broad, you will find too much information and not be able to focus.
• Background reading can help you choose and limit the scope of your topic.
• Review the guidelines on topic selection outlined in your assignment. Ask
your professor for suggestions.
• Refer to lecture notes and required texts to refresh your knowledge of the
course and assignment.
• Talk about research ideas with a friend. S/he may be able to help focus your
topic by discussing issues that didn't occur to you at first.

19. Select a topic
• Think of the who, what, when, where and why questions:
• WHY did you choose the topic? What interests you about it? Do you have an
opinion about the issues involved?
• WHO are the information providers on this topic? Who might publish information
about it? Who is affected by the topic? Do you know of organizations or
institutions affiliated with the topic?
• WHAT are the major questions for this topic? Is there a debate about the
topic? Are there a range of issues and viewpoints to consider?
• WHERE is your topic important: at the local, national or international level? Are
there specific places affected by the topic?
• WHEN is/was your topic important? Is it a current event or an historical
issue? Do you want to compare your topic by time periods?

37. Methodology
Interviews
Discussions
Survey
Questionnaire
Subjective
Experimental
Use of
measuring &
recording
devices
Objective

38. Sources of information
Observations
Interviews
Reports & records

42. What is a dissertation (or thesis) research
proposal?
• A research proposal is a simply a structured, formal document that explains what
you plan to research (i.e. your research topic), why it’s worth researching (i.e. your
justification), and how you plan to investigate it (i.e. your practical approach).
• The purpose of the research proposal (it’s job, so to speak) is to convince your
research supervisor, committee or university that your research is suitable (for the
requirements of the degree program) and manageable (given the time and
resource constraints you will face).

43. How to develop rationale ?
• The rationale answers to the questions:
Why ?
How ?

44. WHY?
Why you selected this topic ?
• Significance
• Limitations
• Implications
• Further directions

45. How to develop the why of the rationale?
International
Significance
Regional
Significance
Local
Significance
The problem/
Hypothesis
Aims &
Objectives

46. How to develop the how of the rationale ?
Observation
Subjective
Objective

47. What Exactly is an Abstract?
• An abstract is a short summary of your completed research. It is
intended to describe your work without going into great detail.
Abstracts should be self-contained and concise, explaining your work
as briefly and clearly as possible.
• Different disciplines call for slightly different approaches to abstracts,
so it would be wise to study some abstracts from your own field before
you begin to write one.