Research Proposal

As part of the requirements for their degree programme college and university students are usually required to write a research proposal on a topic of their choice. This book is a step-by-step guide to guide such students on how to write such a research proposal.. Different formats proposed in the book for the research proposal-writing layout include the following:. For a Theoretical Research Work. Study Background and RationaleStatement of the ProblemResearch Questions or/and Study HypothesisAim and Objectives of the StudyLiterature ReviewResearch Methodology· Research Approach· Research Design· Data Collection Methods· Data Analysis· Scope and Limitations of the Study· Research Ethical Considerations· Research TrustworthinessSignificance of the StudyChapter OrganisationTimelineBudgetReferences. For an Empirical Research Work. Chapter One: Introduction1.1 Study Background and Rationale1.2 Statement of the Problem1.3 Research Questions or/and Study Hypothesis or Assumption (as the case may be)1.4 Aim and Objectives of the Study1.5 Significance of the StudyChapter Two: Literature Review2.1 Historical Development (of what is being researched on)2.2 The On-going Contemporary Discussions2.3 An Emerging General Picture2.4 The Identified Gap2.5 The Approach of the Current StudyChapter Three: Research Methodology3.1 Research Philosophy (if required)3.2 Research Approach3.3 Research Design3.4 Data Collection Methods3.5 Study Setting3.6 Study Population and Sampling Techniques3.7 Data Analysis and Interpretation3.8 Scope and Limitations of the Study3.9 Research Ethical Considerations3.10 Research Trustworthiness or Study Reliability and Validity (as the case may be)TimelineBudgetReferences