Research Proposal
What is a Research Proposal?
Definition
➧ A document outlining your research plan, including the research question, objectives, methodology, and significance.
Purpose
➧ To persuade others of your research’s value and feasibility.
➧ To clarify your research approach and guide your project.
Key Components
Title & Abstract
➧ Concise summary and overview.
Introduction
➧ Background, research problem, and purpose.
Research Questions & Objectives
➧ What you aim to discover.
Literature Review
➧ Existing research and gaps.
Methodology
➧ Research design and data collection.
Significance & Timeline
➧ Impact and project schedule.
Crafting the Introduction
Background
➧ Context and significance of the topic.
Research Problem
➧ The gap your study addresses.
Purpose
➧ The study’s aim.
Research Questions
Clear & Focused
➧ Specific and directly related to your topic.
Researchable & Significant
➧ Answerable through research and contributing to the field.
Developing Methodology
Design
➧ Qualitative, quantitative, or mixed-methods.
Data Collection & Analysis
➧ Tools and techniques.
Ethics
➧ Address participant consent and data privacy.
Timeline
Milestones
➧ Key stages and deadlines.
Contingencies
➧ Plans for potential delays.
Literature Review ➧ Here