The document provides guidance on writing an effective research proposal, including key sections and elements. It discusses that a research proposal must convince the reviewer that the proposed project is worthwhile and that the researcher is capable of successfully executing the project plan. The document outlines important sections like the title, abstract, introduction, objectives, literature review, methodology, plan, budget, team, and references. It provides tips for writing each section, such as keeping the title concise but descriptive, including a 300-word abstract that summarizes the key points, and using an introduction to establish the context and importance of the research topic.
The document provides an overview of different types of literature reviews, including traditional/narrative reviews, systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and meta-syntheses. It discusses the steps involved in conducting a literature review, including selecting a topic, searching the literature, analyzing and summarizing sources, and writing the review. Key aspects covered are using keywords and databases to search comprehensively, appraising different types of sources, and synthesizing findings into a coherent written summary.
This document discusses the key elements of writing a successful research proposal. It explains that a proposal should include an introduction stating the research problem, a literature review to establish the context and need for the study, clearly defined objectives, a detailed methodology section, a work plan with timeline, and intended dissemination of results. The document cautions common mistakes like lack of focus, unclear or weak arguments, and improper referencing. Overall, the document provides guidance on how to structure a proposal to obtain approval and funding for a research study.
This document summarizes the key components of a research methodology section, including:
1) Explaining how data was collected and analyzed to obtain results.
2) Justifying the methods used by explaining why they were appropriate for the research objectives and data being collected.
3) Discussing any problems encountered and how they were addressed.
The document discusses how to choose a research topic and provides guidance on various aspects of conducting research. It recommends choosing a topic that is career supportive, workable, manageable, and achievable within available resources and time. The document then discusses finding a research problem or idea, learning research techniques, writing a synopsis, choosing appropriate research methods, collecting and analyzing data, discussing topics with others, and preparing for potential challenges in the research process.
The document outlines a research proposal to investigate the impact of computer education workshops at the Ottawa Public Library on senior citizens' awareness of personal information disclosure on Facebook. It discusses prior literature on seniors and social media which found benefits but also barriers. The study aims to address gaps and provide information on how library programs can help increase seniors' digital literacy and reduce concerns regarding privacy and lack of skills. Interviews and content analysis of transcripts will be used as the methodology.
This intensive course will provide an opportunity for participants to establish and/or advance their understanding of qualitative research through critical exploration of research approaches and methods. This course will take an academic-based fieldwork approach which will enhance participants’ skills to plan and execute qualitative research in a specific context. Participants will use theoretical underpinnings to begin, to critically review literature relevant to the field of study, analyse it and then present it in written and verbal form.
The document discusses defining research problems and variables in research studies. It states that a research problem should clearly indicate what is being investigated and the relationship between the variables of interest. Sources of research problems can come from personal experience, educational theories, literature reviews, and past studies. The document defines independent variables as those that can be manipulated by the researcher, like a program or intervention, while dependent variables are measured to determine the effect of the independent variable. Some independent variables cannot be controlled and are attributes like gender or socioeconomic class.
Research proposals are documents prepared before a research project begins that describe the proposed research problem, its significance, and planned procedures. They help researchers clarify their thinking and ensure research questions and methods are sufficiently refined. Proposals also allow others to provide feedback to improve the study's design and potential contribution. Students preparing proposals for a dissertation or thesis should carefully choose an advisor and committee who can offer guidance throughout the research process.
The document provides an overview of different types of literature reviews, including traditional/narrative reviews, systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and meta-syntheses. It discusses the steps involved in conducting a literature review, including selecting a topic, searching the literature, analyzing and summarizing sources, and writing the review. Key aspects covered are using keywords and databases to search comprehensively, appraising different types of sources, and synthesizing findings into a coherent written summary.
This document discusses the key elements of writing a successful research proposal. It explains that a proposal should include an introduction stating the research problem, a literature review to establish the context and need for the study, clearly defined objectives, a detailed methodology section, a work plan with timeline, and intended dissemination of results. The document cautions common mistakes like lack of focus, unclear or weak arguments, and improper referencing. Overall, the document provides guidance on how to structure a proposal to obtain approval and funding for a research study.
This document summarizes the key components of a research methodology section, including:
1) Explaining how data was collected and analyzed to obtain results.
2) Justifying the methods used by explaining why they were appropriate for the research objectives and data being collected.
3) Discussing any problems encountered and how they were addressed.
The document discusses how to choose a research topic and provides guidance on various aspects of conducting research. It recommends choosing a topic that is career supportive, workable, manageable, and achievable within available resources and time. The document then discusses finding a research problem or idea, learning research techniques, writing a synopsis, choosing appropriate research methods, collecting and analyzing data, discussing topics with others, and preparing for potential challenges in the research process.
The document outlines a research proposal to investigate the impact of computer education workshops at the Ottawa Public Library on senior citizens' awareness of personal information disclosure on Facebook. It discusses prior literature on seniors and social media which found benefits but also barriers. The study aims to address gaps and provide information on how library programs can help increase seniors' digital literacy and reduce concerns regarding privacy and lack of skills. Interviews and content analysis of transcripts will be used as the methodology.
This intensive course will provide an opportunity for participants to establish and/or advance their understanding of qualitative research through critical exploration of research approaches and methods. This course will take an academic-based fieldwork approach which will enhance participants’ skills to plan and execute qualitative research in a specific context. Participants will use theoretical underpinnings to begin, to critically review literature relevant to the field of study, analyse it and then present it in written and verbal form.
The document discusses defining research problems and variables in research studies. It states that a research problem should clearly indicate what is being investigated and the relationship between the variables of interest. Sources of research problems can come from personal experience, educational theories, literature reviews, and past studies. The document defines independent variables as those that can be manipulated by the researcher, like a program or intervention, while dependent variables are measured to determine the effect of the independent variable. Some independent variables cannot be controlled and are attributes like gender or socioeconomic class.
Research proposals are documents prepared before a research project begins that describe the proposed research problem, its significance, and planned procedures. They help researchers clarify their thinking and ensure research questions and methods are sufficiently refined. Proposals also allow others to provide feedback to improve the study's design and potential contribution. Students preparing proposals for a dissertation or thesis should carefully choose an advisor and committee who can offer guidance throughout the research process.
This document outlines the key steps and considerations for determining a research design, including identifying a research problem, assessing available information, developing a theoretical framework, and writing a research proposal. The main steps are to identify the research problem, determine the purpose of the research, develop a theoretical framework, define the research question/hypothesis, identify any limitations or delimitations of the study, and decide on an appropriate methodology. Good research requires a clear statement of objectives, an appropriate methodology, unbiased conduct, sufficient resources, and adherence to ethical standards.
The document provides guidance on selecting a research topic, including brainstorming ideas, choosing a manageable topic, defining the topic as a focused research question, and formulating a thesis statement. Some key steps are brainstorming topics based on personal interests or current events, reading background information to identify keywords, focusing the topic by limiting its scope, and researching the topic to answer the research question. The goal is to select a topic that can be thoroughly researched within the assigned parameters.
The document discusses key aspects of research design and types of research. It provides definitions and explanations of important concepts in research design including variables, experimental and control groups, and treatments. It also summarizes several major types of rural research such as survey research, case studies, ex-post facto research, and qualitative vs. quantitative research. Finally, it outlines the typical format for a research proposal.
This document outlines different types of literature reviews, including narrative reviews, critical reviews, scoping reviews, conceptual reviews, state-of-the-art reviews, argumentative reviews, integrative reviews, historical reviews, methodological reviews, theoretical reviews, quantitative and qualitative meta-analysis reviews, and systematic reviews. It provides brief descriptions of each type of literature review and what they aim to accomplish, such as summarizing previous research, identifying gaps, or comparing and evaluating perspectives.
The document provides guidance on reviewing literature for research. It discusses that literature review helps determine current knowledge on a topic, identifies gaps, and provides a basis for new studies. It recommends reviewing both theoretical and empirical sources within an appropriate scope. The document then outlines the typical organization of a research article and tips for reading, analyzing, and preparing a literature review.
The document provides an overview of key aspects of research methodology. It discusses that research is a systematic, careful investigation aimed at establishing facts or principles. Some key characteristics of research outlined are that it must be controlled, rigorous, systematic, valid and verifiable. The research process involves formulating a research problem, designing the study, developing instruments, selecting samples, collecting and analyzing data, and reporting findings. Important steps include reviewing literature, identifying variables, developing hypotheses, writing a proposal, and considering ethical issues.
The document provides an introduction to research methods and tools, outlining objectives for understanding what constitutes research, the types and importance of educational research, the research process, quantitative and qualitative characteristics and designs, ethical issues, needed skills, and general tools including libraries, computers, measurement, and human cognition.
This document provides guidance on how to write a research proposal. It begins by defining research as the systematic investigation of data to establish facts and reach new conclusions. A research proposal summarizes the intended research project and demonstrates the writer's critical thinking and communication skills. The document then outlines the key components of a research proposal, including the title, introduction, aims and objectives, methodology, and bibliography. It emphasizes that the proposal should be clear, concise, coherent and demonstrate critical thinking. The writer should get feedback and ensure the elevator pitch explanation is understandable.
The document discusses the components and purpose of a research proposal. It explains that a research proposal communicates a research problem and proposed methods for solving it. The major sections of a proposal are outlined, including an introduction, definition, functions, components such as the background, problem statement, objectives, hypotheses, variables, methodology, work plan, budget, and conclusion. An effective proposal allows researchers to clarify their thinking, open communication with other parties, and serve as a basis for negotiating resources.
Research Design: Quantitative, Qualitative and Mixed Methods DesignThiyagu K
A Research Design is simply a structural framework of various research methods as well as techniques that are utilized by a researcher. This presentation slides explain the resign design of quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-method design.
By the end of this presentation you should be able to:
Describe the justification of qualitative Sampling Techniques
Understand different types of Sampling Techniques
This document provides guidance on choosing an appropriate research topic, including developing a research question and formulating aims and objectives. It discusses evaluating the quality of research questions and generating hypotheses. Key steps include choosing an interesting topic within your abilities, developing focused research questions, and assessing feasibility. Choosing a mentor, exploring literature, and refining the topic iteratively are emphasized. Criteria like FINER are presented to evaluate potential research topics.
Broadly, a citation is a reference to a published or unpublished source (not always the original source). More precisely, a citation is an abbreviated alphanumeric expression embedded in the body of an intellectual work that denotes an entry in the bibliographic references section of the work for the purpose of acknowledging the relevance of the works of others to the topic of discussion at the spot where the citation appears.
Generally the combination of both the in-body citation and the bibliographic entry constitutes what is commonly thought of as a citation (whereas bibliographic entries by themselves are not).
References to single, machine-readable assertions in electronic scientific articles are known as nano-publications, a form of micro-attribution. Citation has several important purposes: to uphold intellectual honesty (or avoiding plagiarism), to attribute prior or unoriginal work and ideas to the correct sources, to allow the reader to determine independently whether the referenced material supports the author's argument in the claimed way, and to help the reader gauge the strength and validity of the material the author has used.
This document discusses research questions and the process of formulating research problems. It begins by defining research and different types of research. It then covers developing research questions, including originating questions from prior literature and formulating questions that are feasible, interesting, novel, ethical and relevant. The document outlines steps for formulating a research problem, including selecting a broad subject area and narrowing it to specific questions. It stresses reviewing literature throughout the process and considering available data, resources, and ethics. Finally, it discusses writing research protocols that specify predictors, outcomes, populations and study plans to address potential problems.
The document discusses different research approaches including postpositivism, constructivism, transformative, and pragmatism worldviews. It provides an overview of the key components, principles, and comparisons of quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods approaches. Quantitative approaches are tested through experiments and seek to generalize findings while qualitative approaches aim to understand meanings in context through discovery and exploration. Mixed methods combine deductive and inductive logic to get a multifaceted understanding of research problems. The criteria for selecting an approach depends on the problem, purpose, resources, and intended audience of the study.
This document discusses various sampling strategies used in qualitative research including:
1) Purposeful sampling is used to select information-rich cases to answer research questions, such as extreme or typical cases.
2) Specific purposeful sampling strategies are described like maximum variation which selects cases from different conditions, and homogeneous groups which provides an in-depth look at a subgroup.
3) Other strategies discussed include snowball sampling which asks participants who else to interview, criterion sampling which uses predetermined criteria, and opportunistic sampling which makes on-the-spot decisions in the field.
Scientific literature began with the earliest science journal in 1665 called The Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society. This journal was significant because it published papers by famous scientists like Newton and Darwin and began the practice of peer review. A key part of scientific research articles is that they are published in peer-reviewed journals and have distinguishable sections like the abstract, introduction, methods, results, and discussion. Databases like Academic Search Complete and CINAHL provide access to scientific research articles and tips for effective searching.
Research question, criteria, formulation, and relation to research designs.Tarek Tawfik Amin
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This document provides guidance on writing a research proposal for a PhD. It outlines the key sections that should be included such as an overview of the research, literature review, research questions, research approach, significance, and references. It emphasizes that the proposal is used to assess the quality of ideas, critical thinking skills, and feasibility of the research project. The document also notes potential pitfalls to avoid such as ensuring the research idea is clearly stated and addresses a gap, and that the scope of the project is reasonable and can be completed in three years.
This document provides an overview of how to write a research proposal. It discusses that a research proposal should begin with an introduction that establishes the topic area and research question. It should explain the significance of the research and include a literature review summarizing previous related work and identifying gaps. The proposal should describe the methodology, including the approach, data collection methods, data analysis plan, and expected results. It should also include a budget and bibliography. Research proposals allow researchers to obtain funding, approval, and provide a plan to guide their research project.
This document outlines the key steps and considerations for determining a research design, including identifying a research problem, assessing available information, developing a theoretical framework, and writing a research proposal. The main steps are to identify the research problem, determine the purpose of the research, develop a theoretical framework, define the research question/hypothesis, identify any limitations or delimitations of the study, and decide on an appropriate methodology. Good research requires a clear statement of objectives, an appropriate methodology, unbiased conduct, sufficient resources, and adherence to ethical standards.
The document provides guidance on selecting a research topic, including brainstorming ideas, choosing a manageable topic, defining the topic as a focused research question, and formulating a thesis statement. Some key steps are brainstorming topics based on personal interests or current events, reading background information to identify keywords, focusing the topic by limiting its scope, and researching the topic to answer the research question. The goal is to select a topic that can be thoroughly researched within the assigned parameters.
The document discusses key aspects of research design and types of research. It provides definitions and explanations of important concepts in research design including variables, experimental and control groups, and treatments. It also summarizes several major types of rural research such as survey research, case studies, ex-post facto research, and qualitative vs. quantitative research. Finally, it outlines the typical format for a research proposal.
This document outlines different types of literature reviews, including narrative reviews, critical reviews, scoping reviews, conceptual reviews, state-of-the-art reviews, argumentative reviews, integrative reviews, historical reviews, methodological reviews, theoretical reviews, quantitative and qualitative meta-analysis reviews, and systematic reviews. It provides brief descriptions of each type of literature review and what they aim to accomplish, such as summarizing previous research, identifying gaps, or comparing and evaluating perspectives.
The document provides guidance on reviewing literature for research. It discusses that literature review helps determine current knowledge on a topic, identifies gaps, and provides a basis for new studies. It recommends reviewing both theoretical and empirical sources within an appropriate scope. The document then outlines the typical organization of a research article and tips for reading, analyzing, and preparing a literature review.
The document provides an overview of key aspects of research methodology. It discusses that research is a systematic, careful investigation aimed at establishing facts or principles. Some key characteristics of research outlined are that it must be controlled, rigorous, systematic, valid and verifiable. The research process involves formulating a research problem, designing the study, developing instruments, selecting samples, collecting and analyzing data, and reporting findings. Important steps include reviewing literature, identifying variables, developing hypotheses, writing a proposal, and considering ethical issues.
The document provides an introduction to research methods and tools, outlining objectives for understanding what constitutes research, the types and importance of educational research, the research process, quantitative and qualitative characteristics and designs, ethical issues, needed skills, and general tools including libraries, computers, measurement, and human cognition.
This document provides guidance on how to write a research proposal. It begins by defining research as the systematic investigation of data to establish facts and reach new conclusions. A research proposal summarizes the intended research project and demonstrates the writer's critical thinking and communication skills. The document then outlines the key components of a research proposal, including the title, introduction, aims and objectives, methodology, and bibliography. It emphasizes that the proposal should be clear, concise, coherent and demonstrate critical thinking. The writer should get feedback and ensure the elevator pitch explanation is understandable.
The document discusses the components and purpose of a research proposal. It explains that a research proposal communicates a research problem and proposed methods for solving it. The major sections of a proposal are outlined, including an introduction, definition, functions, components such as the background, problem statement, objectives, hypotheses, variables, methodology, work plan, budget, and conclusion. An effective proposal allows researchers to clarify their thinking, open communication with other parties, and serve as a basis for negotiating resources.
Research Design: Quantitative, Qualitative and Mixed Methods DesignThiyagu K
A Research Design is simply a structural framework of various research methods as well as techniques that are utilized by a researcher. This presentation slides explain the resign design of quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-method design.
By the end of this presentation you should be able to:
Describe the justification of qualitative Sampling Techniques
Understand different types of Sampling Techniques
This document provides guidance on choosing an appropriate research topic, including developing a research question and formulating aims and objectives. It discusses evaluating the quality of research questions and generating hypotheses. Key steps include choosing an interesting topic within your abilities, developing focused research questions, and assessing feasibility. Choosing a mentor, exploring literature, and refining the topic iteratively are emphasized. Criteria like FINER are presented to evaluate potential research topics.
Broadly, a citation is a reference to a published or unpublished source (not always the original source). More precisely, a citation is an abbreviated alphanumeric expression embedded in the body of an intellectual work that denotes an entry in the bibliographic references section of the work for the purpose of acknowledging the relevance of the works of others to the topic of discussion at the spot where the citation appears.
Generally the combination of both the in-body citation and the bibliographic entry constitutes what is commonly thought of as a citation (whereas bibliographic entries by themselves are not).
References to single, machine-readable assertions in electronic scientific articles are known as nano-publications, a form of micro-attribution. Citation has several important purposes: to uphold intellectual honesty (or avoiding plagiarism), to attribute prior or unoriginal work and ideas to the correct sources, to allow the reader to determine independently whether the referenced material supports the author's argument in the claimed way, and to help the reader gauge the strength and validity of the material the author has used.
This document discusses research questions and the process of formulating research problems. It begins by defining research and different types of research. It then covers developing research questions, including originating questions from prior literature and formulating questions that are feasible, interesting, novel, ethical and relevant. The document outlines steps for formulating a research problem, including selecting a broad subject area and narrowing it to specific questions. It stresses reviewing literature throughout the process and considering available data, resources, and ethics. Finally, it discusses writing research protocols that specify predictors, outcomes, populations and study plans to address potential problems.
The document discusses different research approaches including postpositivism, constructivism, transformative, and pragmatism worldviews. It provides an overview of the key components, principles, and comparisons of quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods approaches. Quantitative approaches are tested through experiments and seek to generalize findings while qualitative approaches aim to understand meanings in context through discovery and exploration. Mixed methods combine deductive and inductive logic to get a multifaceted understanding of research problems. The criteria for selecting an approach depends on the problem, purpose, resources, and intended audience of the study.
This document discusses various sampling strategies used in qualitative research including:
1) Purposeful sampling is used to select information-rich cases to answer research questions, such as extreme or typical cases.
2) Specific purposeful sampling strategies are described like maximum variation which selects cases from different conditions, and homogeneous groups which provides an in-depth look at a subgroup.
3) Other strategies discussed include snowball sampling which asks participants who else to interview, criterion sampling which uses predetermined criteria, and opportunistic sampling which makes on-the-spot decisions in the field.
Scientific literature began with the earliest science journal in 1665 called The Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society. This journal was significant because it published papers by famous scientists like Newton and Darwin and began the practice of peer review. A key part of scientific research articles is that they are published in peer-reviewed journals and have distinguishable sections like the abstract, introduction, methods, results, and discussion. Databases like Academic Search Complete and CINAHL provide access to scientific research articles and tips for effective searching.
Research question, criteria, formulation, and relation to research designs.Tarek Tawfik Amin
Research question, research problems, sources of research questions, formulation, relation to the type of designs, criteria, testing novelty and originality
This document provides guidance on writing a research proposal for a PhD. It outlines the key sections that should be included such as an overview of the research, literature review, research questions, research approach, significance, and references. It emphasizes that the proposal is used to assess the quality of ideas, critical thinking skills, and feasibility of the research project. The document also notes potential pitfalls to avoid such as ensuring the research idea is clearly stated and addresses a gap, and that the scope of the project is reasonable and can be completed in three years.
This document provides an overview of how to write a research proposal. It discusses that a research proposal should begin with an introduction that establishes the topic area and research question. It should explain the significance of the research and include a literature review summarizing previous related work and identifying gaps. The proposal should describe the methodology, including the approach, data collection methods, data analysis plan, and expected results. It should also include a budget and bibliography. Research proposals allow researchers to obtain funding, approval, and provide a plan to guide their research project.
A research proposal outlines the key aspects of a research project, including the research question, literature review, methodology, and significance. It should follow a standard format, typically including an abstract, introduction, literature review, methodology, limitations, and references. The introduction defines the research problem and question, while the literature review analyzes previous work. The methodology explains how the research will be conducted and analyzed. The proposal convinces readers that the research is important and merits funding or approval. Common mistakes include lacking focus, organization, or methodological details.
The document provides guidance on writing a successful research proposal. It recommends including an introduction outlining the research area and questions, a literature review showing knowledge of previous work, a methodology section describing the planned approach, and a timeline. The proposal should convince reviewers that the problem is important and the methods are sound. It is meant to demonstrate preliminary research, not provide fixed plans, and should follow academic writing standards.
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The document provides guidelines for writing a good research proposal. It discusses that a research proposal introduces and justifies a plan of action for investigating a problem. It should identify the problem being studied, why it needs to be studied, the research methodology including variables, data collection techniques, and a work plan with timetable and resources required. The proposal preparation section notes that a proposal should convince readers that the proposed research is worthwhile and the researcher is competent to complete it. It should address what will be accomplished, why, and how through various elements like the title, abstract, introduction, literature review, methods, and discussion.
This document provides an overview of the key components and structure of a research proposal. It discusses the purpose of a research proposal as a means to communicate a research plan and obtain funding or authorization for a project. The document then outlines the typical sections included in a research proposal, such as the title page, abstract, introduction/background, literature review, methodology, timeline, budget, and references. It provides guidance on what to include in each section, with an emphasis on clearly presenting the problem statement, objectives, methodology, and significance of the study. Overall, the document serves as a guide for developing a well-organized research proposal that follows standard conventions.
Research proposal
704 _Quantitative Research Methods in LIS
Presentation by Sadaf Batool
M.Phil. (scholar)
Roll no 14
Contents
What is research
What is proposal
Definition of research proposal
Types of research proposal
Importance of research proposal
Advantages of research proposal
Relationship of research proposal with research
Component of research proposal
1-title
2-introduction
3-statement of the problem
4-review of related literature
5-Hypothesis
6-purpose /objective of study
7- work plane
8-Method, research design, sample.
9-Refrences
common error in research proposal
Evaluation of research proposal
What is research?
The systematic investigation into and study of materials and sources in order to establish facts and reach new conclusions.
What is proposal?
A plan or suggestion, especially a formal or written one, put forward for consideration by others.
A research proposal “is a document that outlines how you propose to undertake your research studies” (Mouton 2001:p.44).
Definition of research proposal
A research proposal is a document written by a researcher that provides a detailed description of the proposed program,
It is like an outline of the entire research process that gives a reader a summary of the information discussed in a project.
Importance of research proposal
Helps examine what the researcher intends to do.
Research proposal can serve as a document of contract for the project.
Research proposals can be effective starting places to discuss projects with your professors, too.
The research proposal is able to give an overview of the research project so that other people understand the scope of the research, the significance of the research, as well as your proposed methodology and chosen research method.
Advantages of research proposal
Fund to support your research
Allow you to review and critically evaluate your current research program
Convince yourself and others that your research is worth supporting
Keep you focused on your research program
Develop novel ideas during writing proposal.
Relationship of research proposal with research
Research proposal is a plan, and research is action.
Research proposal is compulsory for approving proposed research.
Research proposal is a schedule and research is activity.
Research proposal is a mirror of research
Research proposal is a blue print of research.
Research proposal can serve as a document of contract for the project.
Types of research proposal
There are two major types of research proposal;
Academic:
• An academic proposal is the first step in producing a thesis or major project. Its intent is to convince a supervisor or academic committee that your topic and approach are sound,
Non-academ
The document provides an overview of proposals, including what a proposal is, types of proposals, and parts of a proposal. It defines a proposal as a request for support of a project that answers what will be done, how much it will cost, and how long it will take. The main types of proposals discussed are solicited, unsolicited, preproposals, continuation/non-competing, and renewal/competing proposals. The key parts of a proposal outlined are the title page, abstract, introduction, background/literature review, description of proposed research, description of resources, references, personnel, and budget. Resources for proposal writing assistance at the university are also listed.
This document provides guidance on writing a research proposal. It defines what a research proposal is and discusses its key components. A research proposal lays out a plan for future research, including what the researcher plans to study, how they will study it, and what resources are required. The document outlines the typical sections of a proposal, including the introduction, literature review, methods, and discussion. It emphasizes that a proposal must convince readers that the proposed research is worthwhile and that the researcher is competent to complete it. Overall, the document serves as a guide for structuring and writing an effective research proposal.
The research proposal summarizes a proposed research study for a sponsor. It includes sections on the problem statement, research objectives, literature review, importance of the study, research design, and qualifications of the researcher. The proposal allows the sponsor to evaluate the research approach and determine if they will fund the proposed study. It provides key details on what the research will study, how it will be conducted, and why it is important, helping the sponsor decide whether to accept or reject the proposal.
This document provides an overview of what a research proposal is and how to write one. It defines a research proposal as a plan that describes how the researcher will undertake their proposed study. The document then discusses the importance and advantages of developing a research proposal, such as helping to plan the research, reducing wasted effort, and convincing others that the research is worth supporting. Finally, it outlines the typical contents of a research proposal, including sections for the title, abstract, introduction, literature review, research design, limitations, and references.
The document provides guidance on drafting a research proposal. It discusses the key elements of a research proposal including an introduction, literature review, methodology, expected results, budget, and bibliography. It emphasizes that a proposal establishes the researcher's plan of action and investigation and justifies the need for the study. A good proposal convinces readers that the proposed research is important and the methodology is sound.
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.
This document provides guidance on developing an effective research proposal. It explains that a proposal communicates the research problem and planned methodology to obtain approval and funding. Key sections include an introduction outlining the research problem, a literature review establishing the significance of the problem, objectives and hypotheses to be tested, methodology describing the research design and procedures, a work plan and budget, and qualifications of researchers. High-quality proposals have a clearly defined problem, methodology suitable to address the research questions, and convince reviewers of the importance and feasibility of the study.
Make Your Dissertation Worthy of Each Penned Word with a Profound Proposal.pptxHarry Brook
A dissertation proposal outline is crucial for establishing a foundational framework, outlining information and procedures for the final draft, and avoiding uncalled ideas. It depends on university guidelines and serves as a foundation for achieving desired degrees.
The document outlines the key components and structure of a research proposal. It discusses the purpose of a research proposal, which is to present the research question and importance, discuss previous related work, and suggest necessary data. It then describes the typical sections included in a research proposal, such as the executive summary, problem statement, research objectives, literature review, research design, data analysis, qualifications, budget, and schedule. The document emphasizes that the proposal allows the researcher to plan the project and serves as a guide throughout the investigation.
The document provides guidance on writing an effective dissertation proposal in 7 parts:
1. The proposal should include an introduction outlining the topic, goals, and literature review.
2. The title should be catchy, concise, and grab the reader's attention while accurately reflecting the topic.
3. The goals section should justify why the particular topic was chosen and how data will be gathered.
4. Research details should cite trustworthy sources found through careful investigation.
5. The methodology explains how information will be collected and processed.
6. Expected outcomes summarize key findings and offer implications and suggestions.
7. A timeline outlines the research plan and keeps the long project on
This document provides information about research proposals, including what constitutes a research proposal, its importance and advantages, components of a research proposal, and how to evaluate one. It defines a research proposal as a detailed plan that describes the proposed research process. The main components include a title, introduction, statement of the problem, literature review, hypotheses or research questions, objectives, methodology, and references. Research proposals are important because they help examine the research plan and can serve as a contract. They allow researchers to get funding, focus their work, and get feedback to improve their ideas.
This research proposal outlines Pujan Agrawal's planned research project. It includes definitions of key terms like research and research proposals. It describes the importance of research proposals and their relationship to the research process. The proposal lists the typical components of a research proposal, such as the title, introduction, literature review, methodology, and references. It also discusses types of research proposals, common errors to avoid, and thanks the reader for their time.
The document provides an overview of the key components and structure of a research proposal. It discusses that a research proposal has three main parts: preliminary parts, main parts, and supplementary parts. The main parts include an introduction describing the background and statement of the problem, research objectives, hypotheses, significance and scope of the study, limitations, literature review, and research methodology. The proposal structure provides guidelines for researchers to develop a clear, well-organized, and convincing research plan.
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Chapter wise All Notes of First year Basic Civil Engineering
Syllabus
Chapter-1
Introduction to objective, scope and outcome the subject
Chapter 2
Introduction: Scope and Specialization of Civil Engineering, Role of civil Engineer in Society, Impact of infrastructural development on economy of country.
Chapter 3
Surveying: Object Principles & Types of Surveying; Site Plans, Plans & Maps; Scales & Unit of different Measurements.
Linear Measurements: Instruments used. Linear Measurement by Tape, Ranging out Survey Lines and overcoming Obstructions; Measurements on sloping ground; Tape corrections, conventional symbols. Angular Measurements: Instruments used; Introduction to Compass Surveying, Bearings and Longitude & Latitude of a Line, Introduction to total station.
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Chapter 4
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Chapter 5
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1. The Research Proposal is a concise document of your proposed research project with
clearly stated objectives, expected challenges, study execution plan to achieve
milestones and it must be supported with valid scientific citations.
The research proposal is a document created with the intention of convincing a prospect
that the research project being proposed by the candidate is worthwhile which must also
focus on candidate’s capability to successfully execute the project by outlining the clear
research plan to achieve set goals [1]. The inclusion of unnecessary information that is
not relevant to the research being proposed also becomes the cause of the chaos that
ultimately results in proposal rejection [2]. The details in a research proposal have to be
extremely relevant to the subject. It must be noted as per previous studies that the
research proposals are considered of good quality if and only if the writer has focused on
the subject by qualitatively selecting citations to support the claims instead of
quantitatively adding partial or fully irrelevant literature as in references; as of just to
increase the word count of the document [3].
Research Proposal Format and Sections
The research proposal is a document intended to convince the prospect that you have a
worthwhile research project and capability with an organized research plan to achieve the
targeted goals. Most of the research proposals lack the necessary information by skipping
on essential sections in a research proposal as per previous studies and that becomes the
reason for their proposal rejection. This article provides insights into writing a well-
structured research proposal that contains all the essential sections. This article spotlights
the major elements that must be covered in a research proposal document. These sections
are the title, abstract, introduction, statement of objectives, analysis of literature, research
methodology, research plan, budget estimations, research team particulars, funding
source, co-worker acknowledgments, and references.
Sections of a Research Proposal
A well-composed research proposal begins with a short and to the point (self-
explanatory) title. Whereas the introduction part must demonstrate in-depth but clearly
supportive literature review to highlight the problems or challenges, objectives and
significance of the research study being proposed. The research proposal needs to include
all the significant elements of the proposed research project and adequate information to
enable the prospect to accurately evaluate the merits and feasibility of the proposed
project and the writer must be aware of the dynamic trends that may influence proposal
writing by keeping the most updated scientific terms in the proposal [4]. It is also
necessary to figure out the research design factor of the research project under
consideration that whether it will be descriptive research or explanatory research study
and then write the research proposal accordingly [5].
2. How to Start Writing a Research Proposal?
Every research project has to tackle the following six issues irrespective of the field being
researched and the methods being followed:
1. The need for research on the subject
2. The importance of the research findings
3. The methods to be used for research
4. Proposed objectives of the research
5. Expected challenges in conducting the study
6. Funding requirements during the study
The research proposal should only be composed after adequate prior preparation and
deliberation for the following reasons:
• The research proposal that has been underprepared and badly written would in all
probability be rejected by your prospect.
• A research proposal that has been well-prepared will assist you in visualizing the
project, planning research details, implementing plans, and monitoring fieldwork.
• A research proposal that lacked preparation would undoubtedly appear poorly
written and create the impression of a lack of commitment to the project on your
part.
• The research proposal forms an important part of the application for a grant and
could arguably be the deciding factor given the number of people competing for
it.
13 Elements of the Research Proposal
There are certain factors which come into play when one needs to write a research
proposal for a specific purpose i.e. for proposing an academic research project in a school
or college, for the purpose of pitching a project idea to obtain grant/funding from an
institute or for convincing a company to kick start a scientific study or scientific project.
The writer has to first focus on the main idea and purpose of the proposal that needs to be
written and then based on this preliminary information a plot for composing different
sections of the research proposal may be constructed. Following are the complete set of
section headings that a generalized research proposal includes but one may include or
exclude any of the below-listed sections based on their specific required:
Following are the 13 Elements of the Research Proposal:
1. The Title
2. Abstract
3. Keywords
4. Introduction
5. Statement of Objectives
3. 6. Analysis of Literature
7. Research Methodology
8. Research Plan
9. Estimated Budget
10. Research Team Particulars
11. Funding Source
12. Co-worker Acknowledgements
13. References
How to Write the Title of Research Proposal?
The research proposal should have a title that adequately describes the research project
that is proposed to be conducted by the candidate in a clear yet concise manner. The title
should be able to convey a clear idea of the research study or research project being a
research proposal.
As per the previous studies, it was noted that most of the research proposals get rejected
only because of long or irrelevant use of words that misleads the scope of the research
project or research study [3]. The self-contradictory titles often raise questions which
void the acceptance of the research proposal by the judiciary.
Sometimes, if the titles of the research proposals are long but yet meaningful then the
reviewers suggest the candidate revise the topic based on their recommended changes and
after the changes are completed then the proposal sometimes becomes acceptable instead
of rejection straightaway. The title of the research proposal can be revised once the
research is actively begun to better reflect the research topic.
How to Write the Abstract of the Research Proposal?
The abstract is a brief summing up of the entire research proposal. Ideally, it should be
around 300 words long but the requirement to limit the word count is normally given by
the school, company or the institute where the proposal is being submitted.
It was noted that there was no use of citations inside the abstract composition which
indicates that the abstract is actually the short-read summary of the research proposal. It
should comprise the key research topic, the reasons for choosing a particular topic, any
hypothesis that would be adopted, and the research methodology. The abstract should
stand independently of the rest of the proposal. It should not require reference to anything
that is mentioned in the rest of the proposal.
How to choose keywords for Research Paper?
When a research paper is accepted by an institution then it becomes the part of the
database of that institution-maintained record sometimes. This is why some institutes or
companies specify the use of keywords to classify your research paper to let it fall into a
4. specific category/niche; which makes it easier for them to save the research paper into a
specific category.
Keywords also play a vital role by indexing your paper into niche-specific search engines
(if publically displayed). It also helps the person who wishes to locate category specific
records which means the use of the keywords section in a research paper is strongly
advised. Normally, three to five keywords addition to a research paper document is good
enough.
How to Write the introduction of Research Proposal?
The introduction to the research proposal gives your prospect a better understanding of
the background to the main research study being a proposal at a time. The idea is to
create a framework for the proposed research topic to assist the prospect in relating it
back to the research that has already been completed in the same field.
The introduction should explain why research is required on the chosen topic and how
this study can influence them on the subject because of which one decided to write the
proposal on. The introduction part of the proposal has to be composed in such storytelling
yet a scientific way to clearly picture the problems that raised the concerns to initiate the
proposal study. Here, one must take extra care to use only supporting citations. If a large
number of citations are being used that are not closely related to the topic then the
research proposal reviewers may lose their way to find the convince-able references and
hence it may lead to the rejection of the proposal sometimes.
What are the elements of an Introduction section in Research Proposal?
The introduction in a scientific research proposal should generally include the elements
listed below:
• A statement on the larger research issue in clear and unambiguous terms as well
as the purpose of the study.
• A contextual background so as to clearly signify to the prospect the importance
and necessity of research on the issue.
• An explanation of the rationale behind the choice of the proposed research topic
• A convincing discussion on the benefits that will accrue from the proposed
research.
• An identification of the major variables of the proposed research topic.
• A statement of the hypothesis and research questions.
• An assertion of the limitations and probable obstacles to the proposed research.
How to Write the Statement of Objectives in Research
Proposal?
5. The statement of objectives section of the research proposal clearly lists out the goals of
the proposed research project. These could be general goals or specific goals. The
statement of the objective has to be precise.
It is recommended to write the objective statement in one sentence in order to make it
clear that makes it look more convincing to the reader. Meanwhile, as if the statement is
clear then it gets the attention of the reader to read more about it by exploring the
proposal in depth.
What are the rules for Writing a Statement of Objectives?
When writing the statement of objectives, one should keep the following in mind;
1. State the objectives precisely and clearly.
2. State a set of objectives that are achievable within a specific timeframe.
3. Avoid long lists of objectives or objectives that are too extensive in their scope.
4. Stated objectives should be quantifiable and realistic.
How to do Literature Analysis while Writing the
Research Proposal?
The analysis of the literature section in the research proposal is meant to make available
sufficient background information that will aid the prospect in better understanding the
larger research issue or problem at hand. The section should provide an indication of
research that has been conducted on the issue as well as any research that is ongoing.
This will help in placing the proposed research topic from the right perspective. This will
also help the prospect ascertain that neither has the research topic being proposed in the
research proposal been investigated before nor is it being currently investigated by some
other researcher.
How to start the Literature Review Report Writing?
The literature review section should be brief and relevant to the proposed research topic.
It should include citations and references. It should fulfill the following functions;
1. Establish your knowledge of the research issue.
2. Illustrate your ability to conduct a critical analysis of literature on the research
issue.
3. Establish your awareness of the existing theory and research related to the
research issue in question.
4. Persuade the prospect about the substance and significance of the contribution
that the proposed research is likely to make to the literature on the research issue.
How to Study Plan in Research Proposal?
6. The study plan here refers to the scheduling and organizing of study times to aim for
achieving the set goals. The research methodology section of the research proposal is of
particular significance as it informs the prospect about the approach/methods that you
will take in dealing with the research study being proposed. This research methodology
section should convincingly prove to the prospect that a certain process can be adopted
for the execution of the proposed research in a reliable manner.
It should also state the activities/work that candidate have to put in to successfully
complete the proposed research study. Generally, various approaches are adopted in
defining the nature of the research study such as descriptive, exploratory, analytical,
correlational, casual, inferential, qualitative and quantitative research techniques. It is the
choice of the writer to think about the kind of the research design writing style in which
proposal fits well and then to outline the necessary sections in the draft.
What is Research Design?
The research design is a terminology used to classify the study being conducted by the
researched towards a more specific genre based on the experimental and study execution
techniques and plan.
Following are the research methodology child elements that the writer may consider to
include in the research proposal document:
• Design of the proposed research study: A statement on whether the choice of
study design is descriptive, case-study, or cross-sectional. Provide an explanation
on whether the study is based on a questionnaire submitted to participants or
experiments conducted in a laboratory.
• An explanation of how the research location was chosen.
• Participants/subjects of the proposed research project: Provide details on the
participants of the proposed research study, the sampling methods that would be
used, and the inclusion/exclusion norms.
• A calculation of the sample size depending on the research study being
undertaken.
• A description of the instruments that will be used in the proposed study, whether
they are feasible and can be relied on, and the reasons for the particular choices.
These would include a description of the kinds of questionnaires that would be
used in the study.
• A description of the activities involved in data collection, how they would be
carried out, and how long it would take.
• A description of how the data collected would be analyzed and interpreted. The
research proposal should detail out plans to be used for data processing and
coding, the computer software that will be used, the statistical techniques,
significance and confidence levels, and so on. Dummy tables could also be
provided as a tool to explain the process of data interpretation and analysis.
• A discussion of the ethical concerns where proposed research involves invasive
procedures on human or animal subjects. In such cases, it would be essential to
7. submit the research proposal to the Ethical committee at the location of your
workplace as well as at the location where the research project is proposed to be
conducted.
What is the Research Plan?
The research plan section of a research proposal outlines the proposed plan or proposed
timeline for conducting research on the proposed research topic.
Research plan section provides information on how the person who undertakes the
project will initiate the project, make progress time to time as proposed and accomplish
the suggested set targets. The plan should provide a tentative time span over which the
research is proposed to be carried out as well as a schedule for the various activities that
will form a part of the proposed research process. This would include scheduling of time
for the following:
• Conducting the literature survey to identify the expected duration of the project
• Making purchases and getting hold of consumables and amenities necessary for
the conduct of the proposed research
• Conducting the proposed research study and experimentation
• Scrutinizing the data
• Comparing the current data with an expected hypothesis and analyzing the final
result deviations
• Writing the final report on the proposed research project
A schedule for the various activities is vital for effective monitoring of the research
project. Every major activity to be conducted over the proposed research period should be
included in the activity schedule and should be allocated a fixed time span. Research
milestones should also be laid down. The Gantt chart is an effective tool for mapping an
activity schedule. The use of graphs, figures or timeline clip-arts in this section to
visually improve the presentation of the research proposal uplifts the interest of the reader
and that is why it is recommended by the institutes to include graphical information
sometimes in this section.
Funding Requirement Proposal
The specifics of working out the research funding requirements of the research proposal
as applicable to all academic disciplines have been discussed here. The rudiments of
writing a research proposal differ across various academic disciplines. This is because
research on epistemological projects is based upon a completely different set of
assumptions than that on practical projects. However, research proposal writing as
discussed here is a broad introduction to the subject and is applicable across all academic
disciplines.
8. Irrespective of whether your project is epistemological or practical in nature, the funding
agencies and their reviewers would expect that the research proposal provides for a
research plan, assumptions, research queries, and results. Moreover, visualizing the
project in these terms could reveal previously overlooked aspects of the project to you.
Hence, the art of writing a research proposal is a useful tool to possess.
Writing a research proposal is not the linear process of idea-proposal-award that it
apparently is, but rather has a circular course of action that begins and ends with an
idea/goal as explained in the diagram given below.
How to Propose Funding Requirements?
You may choose to include budget or funding or grant requirement section in your
documents such as the research proposal, study plan or other documents. In all these
documents, one needs to set a separate section on writing the cost estimation
requirements to carry out the research study or the job being proposed.
In this section, the candidate needs to breakdown each and every expected cost to provide
a clear understanding of your finance requirement. The project cost may be expanded into
as many as possible subcategories such as material cost, manpower budgeting, machinery
funding, operational expenses, emergency expenses, and so on. The expansion of the
budgeting depends upon the nature of the project being proposed. The candidates may
also consider adding a subcategory to include profit taking/revenue generation model
which must clearly show the initial to running cost, break-even point, and profit
expectancy.
The estimated budget section in the research proposal should detail out the budget for the
entire proposed project as also the expected sources of finance. The budget should
provide an activity wise or item wise categorization of costs as well as a justification for
each.
How to Write funding requirement in Research Proposal?
The research proposal’s budget section clearly states the costs involved in implementing
the project. It generally is composed of tables or worksheets with the budget details and a
section providing a justification for the budget explaining the need for the various
expenses mentioned therein. An explanation of the budget should be provided in the
research proposal even though it may not have been specifically required of you in the
organization/program guidelines.
The budget section of the research proposal should provide a comprehensive budget for
the entire project. The budget should not be constrained to the size of the grant being
offered. If the budget does exceed the size of the grant, provide a clarification that you
are looking for other sources of funding as well. Such a stance taken in the research
proposal will help you explain things later if and when you receive grants from more than
one source.
9. The items mentioned in the budget should fall within the specific guidelines of the
organization being applied to. If any item does not fall the stated guidelines, ensure that
you provide an explanation on how you will fund that item, in the budget justification
section.
Often universities require that the costs not directly related to the research project or
indirect costs be added to the funding sources that are under the particular university’s
administration. Each university would have a list of standard rates for such indirect
expenses which could be obtained from their administrative office. Create a draft budget
for indirect expenses and have it vetted by the officer in charge at the university before
including it in the research proposal.
The main deterrent to proving a comprehensive budget in the research proposal would
probably come down to your feelings of shame or embarrassment in requesting for
funding or in self-promotion. However, such feelings would probably relate more to
personal insecurities than to the quality of the research proposal. Hence, keeping in mind
the fact that if you don’t ask you won’t get funding will probably help in overcoming
such feelings of insecurity. Besides, the most harm that could be done to you if you asked
would be a refusal to provide funding in which case you could apply to your next source.
How to enlist Research Co-workers in Research
Proposal?
The section on research team particulars provides details on the probable research team
members and includes the following;
• An identification of all the expertise that will be required on the proposed project
as well as the team that will work on the proposed research project.
• A schedule of responsibilities for each team member
• The CVs of all the key team members who would be working on the proposed
project
• Written participation consent from all the proposed research team members
Identify the Funding Needs, Challenges and other aspects in Research
Recognizing the project needs/requirements would be the first step you take and the
answers to the questions mentioned below could help you get there.
• Is the research to be undertaken the pilot or preliminary kind that will lead to the
development of a full-fledged research program?
• Is funding required for all, some or any one of the following; fieldwork,
experiments, postdoctoral research, dissertation research, pre-dissertation
research, or archival research?
• Is a stipend being sought in order to write a book, refine a manuscript, or write a
thesis?
10. • Is a resident research fellowship with program assistance or other project
enhancement resources being sought at an institution offering the same?
• Is funding required for an extensive and lengthy research project that would be
conducted over several years and would require the employment of many staff
personnel?
The next step would be to deliberate on the project focal point. The points listed below
could help you narrow down your choices.
• Identify the topic and its importance
• List out the research problems that you are attempting to resolve and the
relevance of those problems
• Identify your research hypotheses
• Identify research methods
• Contemplate the significance and importance of your research project
• Consider whether you would prefer the use of qualitative or quantitative research
methods or whether you would rather use both.
• Consider whether your research would be the experimental kind or the clinical
kind
Once the project needs and focus have been determined, project funding organizations
and grant programs can be explored.
What is the White Paper (General Proposal)?
The White Paper is a concise and authoritative report on a complex issue that dictates the
philosophy of the issuer about that issue. The White paper helps in understanding a
complex problem which enables the person to solve the issue or make a decision based
on this document.
Writing a White Paper before drafting the Research Proposal
Since funding is usually sought from various grant programs and project funding
organizations, one could begin the process of applying for the same by drafting a research
proposal and a research budget that is general in nature. Such a general research proposal
is often referred to as a ‘White Paper’. The white paper should address a general
academic audience with an explanation of your proposed project. Research proposals that
are to be submitted to various programs and organizations have to be modified to reflect
the specific rules and guidelines of each program or organization.
What to avoid while writing a Research Proposal?
The top priority while composing a scientific research proposal must be to avoid the use
of unnecessary information and statements that one can not prove with valid citations.
11. The research proposal is often flawed due to errors that are avoidable such as;
• Objectives that do not adequately reflect the title of the research proposal
• An absence of a literature review/provision of references
• Broad-based or over-ambitious objectives
• Poor scheduling of activities
• A methodology that has been inadequately described
• An unjustifiably big/small budget that asks for either too much/too little financial
assistance
How to Write Conclusion in Research Proposal?
The conclusion section of the research proposal provides insights on expected study
outcomes, information on challenges during the project execution, possible deviations in
results with the scientific and societal impact of the study being proposed.
The research proposal and its elements as described above are meant to act as a guide to
aid in writing a well-structured research proposal to pitch your project idea in a
professional manner. As per previous studies, most of the research proposals lack the
necessary sections which in turn results in rejection of a proposal. In this study, we have
provided all the essential components that a person must outline to write a well-structured
research proposal.
How to Cite reports in Research Proposal?
When the research proposal cites various works within its description, a list of references
has to be provided at the end of the proposal. This section of the proposal is generally not
counted in the page limits set in the guidelines.
Bibliography (References) section of the Research Proposal
A list of references is prepared by listing out the books, journals, articles, or other
documents that you have cited in the research proposal. This list is generally arranged in
alphabetical order by the author’s last name. However, there are different styles of
formatting references and you should check the guidelines to see if any style has been
specified. You could also consult with your mentor on the same or look up the references
section of the research articles assigned to you in your reading list. The use of endnote or
Mendeley is highly recommended while drafting the research proposal.
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