How to write a research proposal-Dr.C.Thanavathi

1. HOW TO WRITE A
RESEARCH
PROPOSAL
Dr. C.THANAVATHI,
M.A., M.Phil., M.Ed., M.Phil., SET, PGDHE,
DGT, DCA, Ph.D.,
Assistant Professor of History
V.O.C.College of Education,
Thoothukudi.
9629256771
thanavathic@thanavathi-edu.in
http://thanavathi-edu.in/index.html

2.  Preparation of a proposal is crucial in research
 It provides different steps involved in the
research process
 It refers to an outline of a systematic,
scientific inquiry
 It is precisely called Blue Print of the research
work
 It ensures a workable plan of exploration,
investigation, experimentation, etc.
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3.  ஒ தி ட ைத தயா ப
ஆரா சிய கியமான
 இ ஆரா சி ெசய பா
ஈ ப ள ப ேவ ப கைள
வழ கிற
 இ ஒ ைறயான, வ ஞான
வ சாரைணய ஒ க ைத
றி கிற
 இ லியமாக ஆரா சி பண ய
ப எ அைழ க ப கிற
 ஆ , வ சாரைண, ப ேசாதைன
ேபா றவ றி ெசய பா
தி ட ைத இ உ தி ெச கிற .
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4. FORMS OF PROPOSALS
 For Masters Dissertations
 For Doctorate Thesis
 For Minor Projects
 For Major Projects
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5. TYPES OF PROPOSALS
 Solicited Proposals
It refers to the proposals marked for specific
needs of the society, industry, nation and other
organizations. It is a form of applied research which
is concerned with understanding the ways of
functioning by nature and others. Its Aim is to
answer specific research questions.
 Unsolicited Proposals
It refers to a routine work and is a form of pure
research consisting of natural course of events. It
involves library research, Theory construction, cross
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6. ெமாழி கள வைகக
 ேகார ப ட தி ட க
இ ச க , ெதாழி , நா ம ப ற
அைம கள றி ப ட ேதைவக காக
றி க ப ட தி ட கைள றி கிற . இ ஒ
வைகயான பய பா ஆரா சியா , இ
இய ைகய னா ம றவ களா ெசய ப
வழிகைள ெகா வதி அ கைற
ெகா ள . றி ப ட ஆரா சி ேக வ க
பதிலள பேத இத ேநா க .
 ேகார படாத தி ட க
இ ஒ வழ கமான ேவைலைய றி கிற
ம இய ைகயான நிக கைள உ ளட கிய
ய ஆரா சிய ஒ வ வமா . இ லக
ஆரா சி, ேகா பா க மான , ச பா
ேபா றவ ைற உ ளட கிய .
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7. Description
 Research Proposal therefore is a planned
document proposing a project generally in
Science, Social Sciences, Behavioral
sciences,Humanities and other Academia
containing a request for Degree,
Sponsorship and funding having a notable
scope and significance. Such Proposals are
evaluated in respect of its potential impact,
relevance, scope, cost and time schedule.
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8. வ ள க
 ஆரா சி ெமாழி எ ப அறிவ ய ,
ச க அறிவ ய , நட ைத அறிவ ய ,
மன தேநய ம ப ற க வ ைறகள
ெபா வாக ஒ தி ட ைத ெமாழி
ஒ தி டமிட ப ட ஆவண ஆ , இதி
ப ட , ஆதரவாள ம நிதி தவ
ஆகியைவ றி ப ட த க ேநா க ம
கிய வ ைத ெகா கி றன.
அதிக சா திய க றி பல
தி ட க மதி ப ெச ய ப கி றன,
ெபா த , ேநா க , ெசல ம ேநர
அ டவைண.
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10. RESEARCH PROPOSAL
 Area of Study
 Problem
 Introduction-definitions, assumptions
 Review of Literature
a. Research Questions
b. Rationale
c. Hypotheses
 Method – objectives, design, sample, tools,
procedure
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11.  Analysis -Statistical Application
 Expected Outcome
 Time Schedule
 References
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13. Good luck with your
research proposals!

14. RESEARCH
PROPOSAL
Model

15. TITLE
STUDY ON AWARENESS OF
E-WASTE MANAGEMENT
AMONG STUDENT TEACHERS

16. 1.0 Statement of the Problem
Society is growing not only in population but also in
technology. Technology place is an important role in
growth of nation. And so and so lot of electronic
gadgets have been discovered and invented by humans
for the purpose of easy living.
Nowadays more than the population, the quantity of
electronic gadgets has been increased. And the
humankind is in hyper-tension mode of handling
electronic waste or e-waste. So proper awareness
should be need for the student teachers to improve their
E-Waste management.
The present investigation is a descriptive one aiming at
study on awareness of e-waste management among
student teachers.
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17. 2.0 Title of Study
 The title of the study is entitled as “Study
on Awareness of E-Waste Management
among Student Teachers”.
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18. 3.0 Significance of the Study
The world is polluted by various kind of pollutes such us air
pollutants, water pollutants, sanitary waste, medical waste and in recent
days. Electronic waste, managing and disposals of electronic waste had
been one of the greatest challenges faced by mankind. If humankind
allows the e-waste as waste on earth for longer time, the earth would
become toxic and unworthy to live.
So proper measures should be taken in handling e-waste. An
estimated 50 million tons of e-waste are produced each year. The
environmental protection agency estimates that only 15-20% of e-waste
is recycled, the rest of these electronics go directly into landfills and
incinerations. This information makes our heart to stop. It alarms that
this should be handled immediately with at most concern. Mishandling
of e-waste may cause damage to human life and endanger the lives
around it.
Hence needed efforts should be taken in handling e-waste. Student
teachers designed to create modern India with the help of students. So
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19. 4.0 Review of Related Literature
 Indian Study:
 Brijesh Sivathanu (2016) conducted a study on User’s Perspective:
Knowledge and Attitude towards E-Waste. In this study, the investigator
discussed the consumers’ awareness and preference towards the disposal
of e-waste. A primary survey was conducted using a structured
questionnaire among 600 consumers in Pune city. The exploratory factor
analysis technique was deployed to identify the awareness factors
contributing to the consumer’s preference towards the proper disposal
and management of e-waste. The findings showed that five important
factors contribute to the consumer’s preference during the disposal of e-
waste. These antecedents are Awareness of toxic effects on human
health, Awareness of Environmental Hazards, Awareness of proper
disposal of E-waste, Awareness of E-waste Management by various
stakeholders and Awareness of Convenience of Recycling. This study
suggested the various pathways to create awareness so that the attitude of
the consumers towards disposal of e-waste can be changed which would
be helpful to the society to handle E-waste properly and focus towards
efficient and effective E-waste management.
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20.  Foreign Study:
 Pauline Achieng Pesa (2016) conducted a study on assessing user awareness on
environmentally sound disposal of e-waste in Kenya. The main objective of the study were;
analysis of sound disposal options available to consumers and whether consumers are
aware of these options and to find out users awareness of enforcement mechanisms in place
with regard to disposal of E-Waste. The study was conducted through primary and
secondary research. Primary data was gathered through face to face interviews with the
people selected in the sample. The data collection method was most suitable because the
study seeks to determine how user awareness on sound disposal of E-Waste can influence
how they dispose of their waste. To arrive at a conclusion, a sample of the population was
interviewed to determine whether the creation of awareness will lead to sound disposal of
E-Waste. A sample size of 40 interviewees was selected through the stratified sampling
method. The population was divided into distinct categories from which individual
participants were selected. The participants selected upon being interviewed referred the
researcher to other interviewees who they knew had experience in the area of study (snow
balling). The individuals included judges, magistrates, law lectures, prosecutors, advocates,
non-Governmental organisations officials, NEMA officials, Nairobi City County official,
garbage collectors, official from recycling plants and users of electronic and electrical
equipment. Two structured questionnaires were used. Electrical waste is the fastest
growing element in today’s waste stream. Thousands of tones are generated and imported
per year into Kenya. The disposal of the same is not done in the appropriate manner
leading to health hazards and environmental degradation. One of the reasons for such
improper disposal is lack of awareness of the users on how to handle E-Waste.
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21. 5.0 Hypotheses
Objective of the Study
 To find the awareness of e waste management among student
teachers.
Null Hypotheses
 To find out the levels in awareness of e waste management
among student teachers is moderate.
 There is no significant difference between male and female
student teachers in their awareness of e waste management.
 There is no significant difference between rural and urban
student teachers in their awareness of e waste management.
 There is no significant difference between graduate and
postgraduate student teachers in their awareness of e waste
management.
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22. 6.0 Methods
6.1 Subjects:
 The investigator has decided to take the student
teachers in Thoothukudi district as the population.
From the above population the investigator will be
choosing 300 student teachers as the sample by
using simple random sampling technique.
6.2 Procedure:
 The investigator has proposed to use survey method
of research. The investigator will be used a self
made tool.
6.3 Data Analysis:
 The appropriate statistical techniques will be used.
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23. Phase-I Phase-II Phase-III Phase-IV
↓ ↓ ↓ ↓
Selection of
Title
Finalizing sample,
tools, and statistical
Techniques
Date Analysis Typing thesis
↓ ↓ ↓ ↓
Review of related
literate
Development of
Tools
Interpretation of
Results
Correction
↓ ↓ ↓ ↓
Framing of
objectives
Standardized of Tools Preparation of thesis Binding
↓ ↓ ↓ ↓
Formulating
Hypothesis
Collection of Data Editing Submission
Procedure
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24. 6.3 Data Analysis:
 The following statistical techniques were
used to analyze the data
 t-test
 F-test
 Chi-square test and
 Correlation Analysis
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25.  Outcome and Benefits of the Study
 Time Schedule
 References
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