Research Proposal Steps Before Writing a Research Proposal

Research Proposal

Steps Before Writing a Research Proposal �Be familiar with Previous review. �Have clear understanding of the steps involved in conducting a research. �Have the feeling that as a researcher I have the ability to get through each of the steps. � I know that I am motivated and have the drive to get.

A Good Research Proposal problem Conceptu al Framewor k objectiv e Methods+ procedures Literature review

Components of Research Proposal �Conceptual Framework: It is logical problem. It describes the problem being addressed by the proposed research. The researchable statement or justification is a universal requirement for research proposal. �Objectives: They tell what the proposed research project intends to find out-----goal, ends.

�Literature Review: It provides summary, review of the research literature that is relevant to the study. �Methodology: It includes samples, tools, techniques applied procedure.

Body of the Research � Title � Introduction: Purpose + Question+ Hypothesis In social sciences the very first sentence should tell the purpose of the study in present indefinite tense then write research Question+ hypothesis in active voice while science students use passive voice and give background first then purpose in introduction. Avoid “I” or “we” rather use ‘ the study or research shows-----’ � Aims and Objectives: Short term target It starts with The research will-----( one time in the beginning)

�Research Question: Major research question is the problem which we are tackling. �Hypothesis (optional): Hypothesis is the statement which is to test. �Literature Review: Background, what previous researchers have done on it.

�Methodology: Qualitative, Quantitative, mixed 1). Sample and choice of sample. How will you take the sample, justify it like random----, and reference should be there. 2). Instrument: It is a tool like questionnaire, observation, interview, the technique which you are going to adopt. 3). Procedure: How will you cope with all the instruments and sample and how will you carry on your research.

` �Data Collection �Data Analysis �Delimitations �References

Home Task Make a research proposal on any topic of your choice. � 3 -5 pages �Times New Roman �Font 12 �One side of the page �Double line spacing �Give proper headings