The document outlines various research proposals addressing critical social and environmental issues, such as plastic pollution in oceans, mental health in communities of color, and the impact of climate change on food security. It provides methodologies for conducting research, emphasizes the importance of clear objectives, and discusses factors that may lead to the failure of proposals. Additionally, it includes examples of research titles and their respective problem statements to illustrate various topics under investigation.

1. RESEARCH
PROPOSAL
PRESENTED TO: MAM FATIMA TOOR

2. Table of
Contents

3. Cont…
LIMITATIONS AND
DELIMITATIONS
EVALUATING THE
RESEARCH PROPOSAL:
WHY PROPOSALS FAIL?

4. Introduction
A document that is typically written by a researcher or scientist
which describes the ideas for an investigation on a certain topic.
A research proposal is a document written by a researcher that
provides a detailed description of the proposed program.
The presentation of an idea that you wish to pursue.

5. Title (Tehseen Shahid)
Plastic Pollution in Oceans
Statement of Problem
Plastic pollution in oceans has
become a critical environmental issue
with far-reaching consequences. Each
year, millions of tons of plastic waste
enter the world's oceans,
contaminating marine ecosystems,
harming wildlife, and endangering
human . The purpose of this to find out
the method to reduce plastic pollution
in ocean

6. Statement of The
Problem

7. OBJECTIVE OF
STUDY
Investigation (What you want to
achieve)
Importance (What is the purpose
or reason for research)
How you will conduct a research (It
means what should be the
variables, population and samples)

8. Title: (Aleena)
"Breaking the Silence: Addressing
the Taboo of Mental Health in
Communities of Color“
Statement of The Problem:
In communities of color, silence
about mental health hurts people. We
need to end the stigma and make culturally
sensitive support systems to help everyone
talk openly and get the care they need.

9. METHODOLOGY
Research methodology means the organized plan and
methods used to do research. It includes how data is
collected, analyzed, and understood. It's like the roadmap
that guides researchers in their study, helping them choose
the right tools and techniques to get reliable results.
RESEARCH DESIGN
Descriptive Case Study: Examines backgrounds and
narratives of individuals or groups dealing with problems.
Mixed Method: Blends qualitative and quantitative methods
for a holistic understanding and statistical validation.
Quantitative Study: Analyzes numerical data to test
hypotheses and explore relationships between variables.
Qualitative Study: Investigates experiences and behaviors
through interviews, observations, and text analysis to
understand context deeply.

10. Title: (Marwa)
Exploring the Mental Health Impacts
of Living with Diabetes Mellitus.
Statement of Problem:
The psychological effects of diabetes
are often overlooked. This research
investigates the link between diabetes and
mental health to develop comprehensive
support strategies.

11. Definition
of Research
According to Oxford Dictionary:
“The systematic investigation into and study of
materials and sources in order to establish facts
and reach new conclusions.”
Burns defines:
“A systematic investigation to find answers of a
problem”

12. Definition
of
Proposal:
“The act of offering or suggesting
something for acceptance,
adoption, or performance”
(dictionary.reference.com)
“An act of putting forward or
stating something for
consideration” (merriam-
webster.com)

13. • Title: “The Impact of
climate change on global
food security.”
• Statement of problem:
Climate change is
increasingly destabilizing
global food security by
disrupting agricultural
systems, altering weather
patterns, and exacerbating
extreme weather events.
These impacts threaten
crop yields, jeopardize
food production, and
contribute to food
shortages, particularly in
vulnerable regions.

14. What is Research Proposal?
According to Uma Sekaran: “A document that sets out the purpose of the
study and the research design details of the investigation to be carried out by
the researcher.” ( Sekaran , 2006)
According to William G Zikmund: “A written statement of the research design
that includes a statement explaining the purpose of a study and a detailed
systematic outline of a particular research methodology” (Zikmund, 2000)

15. Title (Ali raza)
Investigating the Effects of Music
Therapy on Alzheimer’s Patients
Statement of Problem: This research seeks to
address the gap in understanding the potential
benefits of music therapy as a non-pharmacological
intervention for managing symptoms and improving
the overall experience of individuals living with
Alzheimer’s disease.

16. Objective/Purpose of the research proposal:
Objective is a way of detailing the purpose of a study.
Clearly state what you want to study and why it's important.
Discuss any ethical issues or concerns related to the research.
Describe the research design, approach, methods, and techniques that will be used to collect and analyze data.
In your proposal, you should include a list of books, articles, or other sources you've mentioned. This helps to show where your
ideas come from and why they're important. It's like giving credit to the people who came up with those ideas before you.

17. Title (Muhammad Ahmad)
"Social Media and Teen Mental
Health“
Statement of Problem: Many
teenagers use social media a lot,
but we're not sure how it affects
their feelings and thoughts. Social
media helps or hurts teenagers'
mental health by looking at how
they use it and what they see on it.

18. Types of research proposal:
Grant Proposals: These are
submitted to funding
agencies or organizations to
request financial support for
research projects.
Thesis or Dissertation
Proposals: Prepared by
graduate students to outline
their proposed research for
their thesis or dissertation.
Project Proposals: Used in
academic or professional
settings to propose a
specific research project,
often as part of a
collaboration or partnership.

19. • Topic: Influence of Parenting Styles on
Child Development
• Statement of Problem: The study aims
to investigate how different parenting
styles, namely authoritarian,
authoritative, and permissive, influence
various aspects of child development,
including academic achievement, social
skills, and emotional regulation, and to
explore the long-term effects of these
parenting styles into adulthood.

20. Elements of
research
proposal:
• Title
• Abstract
• Problem Statement
• Research Question
• Hypothesis
• Literature Review
• Methodology and
research methods
• Field work
• Duration
• Final Product
• Budget
• Appendice

21. Title (Sharjeel Ahmad)
"Optimizing Solar Panel
Efficiency Through Biomimetic Surface
Treatments“
Statement of problem:
Despite widespread adoption,
solar panel efficiency stagnates due to dust
accumulation and sunlight reflection. This
research aims to develop biomimetic surface
treatments that can significantly reduce
efficiency loss, leading to cleaner energy
production and cost reduction for
consumers."

22. Limitations
and
Delimitations
• Limitations
• Limitations are the shortcomings, conditions
or influences that cannot be controlled by
the researcher that place restrictions on
your methodology and conclusions. Any
limitations that might influence the results
should be mentioned.
• Your analysis.
• The nature of self-reporting.
• The instruments you utilized.
• The sample.
• Time constraints.

23. Limitations and
Delimitations…Cont
• Delimitations
• Delimitations are choices made by the researcher
which should be mentioned. They describe the
boundaries that you have set for the study. This is
the place to explain. The things that you are not
doing (and why you have chosen not to do them).
• The literature you will not review (and why not).
• The population you are not studying (and why
not).
• The methodological procedures you will not use
(and why you will not use them).

24. • Title: Investigating the Role of
microRNAs in Cancer Progression
• Statement of Problem: "The
impact of microRNAs on cancer
progression, metastasis, and
treatment outcomes.
• Specifically how can researchers
associate cancer types with
microRNAs."

25. Evaluating
the Research
Proposal:
• Proposal must be neatly written
in appropriate writing style.
Major topics should be easily
found and logically organized.
Proposal must meet specific
guidelines set by the sponsor.
Technical writing style must be
clearly understood and
explained. Justify the chosen
research project.

26. Title (Rizwan Farooq)
Assessing the Potential of
Natural Compounds as Anti-
Inflammatory Agents
Statement:
Investigate natural
compounds (from plants, fungi, or
marine organisms) with anti-
inflammatory properties. Evaluate
their effectiveness in reducing
inflammation and potential
applications in medicine.

27. Checklist Criteria for Approving authorities
1. Is the proposal
problem solving?
2. Is the problem
important?
3. Is this the
appropriate
foundation?
4. Is the proposal
innovative?
5. Will the project
become self-
supporting?
6. Can the proposing
group do the work?
7. Is the project
demonstrative (i.e.,
can it be used as a
model)?
8. How will the
program be
evaluated?
9. Is the amount of
money requested
sufficient?

28. Why proposals fail?
• Basically, there are three major reasons why
research proposals fail. Ethics clearance
• Failure to follow guidelines
• Reviewer concern

29. Why proposals fail?
• There are also some Problems which cause the Failure of Research Proposal
• Improper presentation of proposal
• Unorganized proposal
• Not clear written
• Language problem
• Background problem statement
• Not according with client's thinking
• Extraneous detail of literature review
• Not understandable
• Schedule and budget not mentioned
• Time frame not mentioned

30. Title: "Exploring the Intersection of Climate
Change and Public Health: Assessing Risks,
Vulnerabilities, and Adaptation Strategies“
Statement of the Problem: "This study aims to
assess the multifaceted impacts of climate
change on public health, including risks such as
extreme weather events, vector-borne diseases,
and air pollution. By examining vulnerabilities
and adaptation measures at local, national, and
global levels, the research seeks to inform
evidence-based policies and interventions to
mitigate the health effects of climate change and
build community resilience."

31. THANK YOU