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RESEARCH PROJECTS AND PROPOSALS
APPLICATION FOR RESEARCH PROJECT APPROVAL This form is only for non-funded research proposals initiated by lecturers, e.g. Education Research, Action Research, etc. Submit the application form to the School Research Coordinator. All research proposals need Ethics Clearance. After approval by School, attach the research proposal to the Application for Ethics Approval and submit to R&D office.
A. General Information
1. Title of research project:
2. Chief Investigator(s): Give name of Project Leader.
3. Associate Investigator(s): Give name of other researchers.
4. Duration of project:
5. Project summary: Provide a brief non-technical summary of the project and also the teaching and learning issues to be addressed.
B. Research Framework
6. Purpose (aim/objectives) Describe the aim of the research as well as the measurable objectives of the project.
Example: “The aim of this study is to _____________ (investigate the consequences?, test the theory?, analyse the impact?, reach a deeper understanding of? etc..)______________.
The main objectives (milestones) of the research are to: • develop or adapt a technique to do research? use certain methodology to solve a problem? • develop theoretical model?, extend existing model? • determine, measure, gather information on..? • analyse, compare, evaluate data?”
Provide the research hypothesis or research question/s based on the aims and objective of the project.
7. Background
Explain how your proposed project relates to other work in the discipline (literature review). Point out how your proposed project will help to fill existing gaps of