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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.
Exercise:
Draft your research title and question.
Crafting the Introduction and Research Questions
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.
Exercise:
Write a brief introduction for your proposal.
Developing Methodology and Timeline
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.
Exercise:
Outline your methodology and create a research timeline.
Thank you for participating in today’s class.
Next Class:
Literature Review