The document outlines the format and parts of a research proposal and research report. A research proposal includes an introduction with the problem statement, objectives and research questions, literature review and proposed methodology. A research report includes preliminary sections like the title page and abstract, followed by chapters on introduction, literature review, methodology, results and analysis, and conclusions and recommendations. It provides details on the content and structure of each part for both the proposal and report.

1. Syndicate
Format of Research Proposal
& Research Report
Dr. Afshan Huma
Allama Iqbal Open University

2. Two Parts of the Presentation
Research Proposal
• parts and format
Research Report
•Parts and format

3. Research Proposal
“A research proposal is a document that describes the essential
features of a study to be conducted in the future, as well as the
strategy whereby the inquiry may be logically and successfully
accomplished.”
Busha & Harter (1971)

4. Parts and Format of Research
Proposal
i. Title Page
ii. Content List
iii. List of Abbreviations
1. Introduction
1.1 Problem Statement
1.2 Significance of the Study
1.3 Objectives
1.4 Research Questions /
Hypothesis
2. Literature Review
3. Proposed Methodology
3.1 Population
3.2 Sample
3.3 Instrumentation/Data
Source
3.4 Data Collection
3.5 Data Analysis and
Presentation
4. References
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5. Parts of a Research Report
A. Preliminary Section
B. Introduction
C. Literature Review
D. Methodology
E. Results and Analysis
F. Summary Conclusions and Recommendations
G. References
H. Appendices

6. Preliminary Section
i. Title Page
ii. Acknowledgements (if any)
iii. Table of Contents
iv. List of Tables (if any)
v. List of Figures (if any)
vi. Abstract

7. Body of Report is based on 5 chapters:
Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: Review of Literature
Chapter 3: Methodology
Chapter 4: Analysis and Results
Chapter 5: Summary Conclusions and
Recommendations

8. Chapter 1: Introduction
(one page introduction)
1.1 Statement of the Problem
1.2 Significance of the Problem
1.3 Purpose and scope
1.4 Research Questions (Hypothesis/
Assumptions)
1.5 Definition of Terms

9. Chapter 2:
Review of Related Literature
2.1 Theoretical Framework
2.2 Previous Studies
2.3 Identified Gaps (if any)
2.4 Document analysis (if any)

10. Chapter 3
Methodology/Design of the study
3.1. Research Methodology
3.2. Population
3.3. Sample
3.4. Instrumentation /Data Sources
3.5. Data collection
3.6. Data Analysis

11. Chapter 4: Results and Analysis
(Sections Aligned with the Objectives/Research
Questions)
Tables with interpretation and analysis
Figures with Interpretations and analysis
Pictorials (Graphs etc)

12. Chapter 5: Summary Conclusions and
Recommendations
5.1 Summary of Results
5.2 Conclusions
5.3 Recommendations

13. REFERENCES
• As Per APA Manual
• Format within MS Word

14. APPENDIXES
Necessary documents such as:
• Copy of consent letters
• Copy of Instruments
• Copy of any official documents
• Bigger data sheet

15. Objectives R. Questions Nature of
Information
Potential
Respondents
/Data
Sources
Nature of
instrument
Results Conclusion Recommendatio
ns