This document outlines the key sections and content to include when writing an effective research proposal. It discusses including an outline, title, abstract, keywords, introduction providing background and literature review. It also covers the important research design and methods section explaining the proposed study. Other sections like institutional resources, timetable, budget and references are also summarized. The document provides guidance on the content and structure to use for each section to clearly present the research problem and plan.

1. EFFECTIVE RESEARCH
PROPOSAL
Submitted by
KAAVYA. B

2. OUTLINE
 Definition
 Title for the proposal
 Title page
 Abstract
 Keywords
 Table of contents
 Introduction
 Background in the introduction
 Literature review
 Research design and methods
 Institutional resource
 Tentative timetable
 Conclusion
 Budget
 Reference

3. DEFINITION
The goal of research proposal is to present and
justify the need to study a research problem and to
present the practical ways in which the proposed
study should be conducted.
They must provide persuasive evidence that a
need exists for the proposal study
Most research proposals are between 4 & 15
pages.

4. TITLE
 It should be concise and descriptive.
Readers should know what to expect
from the proposal
Avoid phrases in title.
Think of an informative and catchy titlee

5. TITLE PAGE
It introduces the title of the proposal, name and the primary institution
of the person.
Includes pg.no in upper right corner
Centre the full title of the proposal roughly 1/3 down the page. Double
space it, and immediately below the title, insert your name. Below
your name , list the institution you are affiliated with and the names
and affiliations of any co-investigators your are working with.
Sometimes state you personal data.
You may also want to give a realistic time frame in which you plan to
complete your project.

7. ABSTRACT
It is a summary of the research problem
It should be short and precise
Proposed solution and objectives should also be included along
with your projected funding requirements.
Centre the word abstract at the top of the page
Begin the text of your abstract directly below the word
Abstract
It must contain words between 150 & 250 .

9. KEYWORDS
Choose 4-5 keywords that capture the main points of your
paper, suggesting what the topic is about.
It should be phrases that many readers might be searching
for.
Eg: If your proposal is about heart diseases, use phrases like
blood, heart attack etc.,

10. TABLE OF CONTENTS
Longer research proposals often include a table of
contents on the third page listing each major section of
your paper.
Leaving table of contents is common.
Especially long proposals may also need a list of
illustrations, figures or tables.

12. INTRODUCTION
The main purpose of the introduction is to provide the
necessary background or context for your research problem
It should contain “Statement of problem” , “ Purpose of
Research” and “Significance of Research” or “Background
and significance sections.
Restate and centre the title of your paper. Include a quick note
about the topic being discussed and a definition of the theory
from which your proposed research will be based.

13. Statement of Problem – Write about why does
this research need to be conducted and what new
issues does this research raise?
Purpose of study – Identify the goal of the study
in one precise terms.
Significance of Research – Answer why the area
of research is important and identify the type of
research or analysis proposed.

16. PROVIDE BACKGROUND IN THE
INTRODUCTION
Identify the research problem and show why the work needs to
be continued.
You can break this section into multiple sections as Research
Question or Research hypothesis can be explained.
Definition of terms – define the central ideas that will be
utilized in the proposed research.

17. LITERATURE REVIEW
It shows the awareness of current and past research
about the topic.
It should be like a sum up existing research in a
story like manner.
Important 5 C’s to be checked are Cite, Compare ,
Contrast, Critique and Connect.

18. RESEARCH DESIGN & METHODS
It is the heart of the proposal.
It provides a complete explanation of your
proposed research
This can also be titled as Methodology
It also includes the information about the sample.

21. It can also be sub sectioned as Research Design,
Instrumentation, Data collection and Analysis procedures
It must demonstrate your knowledge of alternative
methods, while making the case that your approach is the
most effective way to tackle your research question.
It should be realistic, clear about your focus & explicit
about everything the research relies on.
It will also provide about work plan and also the
activities necessary for completion of the project.

22. INSTITUTIONAL
RESOURCES
It includes the information like
institution’s past competence or
contribution within the field of research.

23. TENTATIVE TIMETABLE
Estimated timetable indicating the sequence
of research phases and the time that you will
probably need for each phase.
Give the information about the timespan that
will be needed for each step.

24. BUDGET
Indicate the anticipated costs you need the
funding source to meet and specify items being
paid for by other funding sources.
Each cost should include justifying
information.

26. CONCLUSION
We need to give some idea about what kind of data
will be collected and what stastical procedures will
be used in order to answer your research question.
It says the importance or significance of your
proposal and provides a brief summary of the entire
study.

27. REFERENCES
Give all the references which you referred.
Also you can give your reference of your
own recent publications if possible.

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35. Best Date for Party
Friday Saturday Sunday

36. Party Committees
Food
Gifts
Decorations

37. Thank you
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