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Proposed Format for writing A Research Proposal
1)
Title of Project (First page)
Title of the study should be specific giving a clear statement of the nature of project.
2)
Abstract(one page)
This part should contain a condensed summary of the project proposal. It should not be too long, may be in one or two paragraphs.
A short statement of problem
Brief description of methodology
3)
Research Problem (4-5 pages)
This part should provide a clear description of the problem for analysis and the questions that will guide the research process. It should give details regarding :
The scientific significance of the project, justification & policy relevance of the present study.
Back ground for the development of the present study; A brief view of the literature (with reference to source author’s name, year etc in bracket) related to the research problem summarizing the current status of research works related to the topic already done.
Scope of study pointing out the coverage
3)
Research Objectives
General Objectives – the overall aims of the study
Specific Objectives – the elements of research, which are directly addressable by the methodology.
4)
Research design
This part covers in detail the research methods and procedures to be followed, sampling process, sampling sources, approx. size of sample.
The following information should be included:
a) The hypotheses to be tested or research questions to be answered.
b) The variables or factors to be measured or addressed by the research.
c) Where applicable, a description of the population and samples to be used in data gathering.
d) The methods to be applied in collecting primary and secondary information, indicating instruments to be used, and sources of information.
e) The procedures and techniques for processing and analysis of information.
f) List of Reference sources; Bibliography-book list, journals, Internet site name.
5)
1)
Title of Project (First page)
Title of the study should be specific giving a clear statement of the nature of project.
2)
Abstract(one page)
This part should contain a condensed summary of the project proposal. It should not be too long, may be in one or two paragraphs.
A short statement of problem
Brief description of methodology
3)
Research Problem (4-5 pages)
This part should provide a clear description of the problem for analysis and the questions that will guide the research process. It should give details regarding :
The scientific significance of the project, justification & policy relevance of the present study.
Back ground for the development of the present study; A brief view of the literature (with reference to source author’s name, year etc in bracket) related to the research problem summarizing the current status of research works related to the topic already done.
Scope of study pointing out the coverage
3)
Research Objectives
General Objectives – the overall aims of the study
Specific Objectives – the elements of research, which are directly addressable by the methodology.
4)
Research design
This part covers in detail the research methods and procedures to be followed, sampling process, sampling sources, approx. size of sample.
The following information should be included:
a) The hypotheses to be tested or research questions to be answered.
b) The variables or factors to be measured or addressed by the research.
c) Where applicable, a description of the population and samples to be used in data gathering.
d) The methods to be applied in collecting primary and secondary information, indicating instruments to be used, and sources of information.
e) The procedures and techniques for processing and analysis of information.
f) List of Reference sources; Bibliography-book list, journals, Internet site name.
5)
Bibliography: Note: Sr. No. 5, 8 and 9 may not be considered for research in languages depending upon the topic selection.