Ph.D. Research Proposal Doctoral Program in Information Science and Technology Advisor(s): Department of Informatics Engineering Faculty of Sciences and Technology UNIVERSITY OF COIMBRA Abstract The abstract is a brief summary of your Ph.D. Research Proposal‚ and should be no longer than 200 words. It starts by describing in a few words the knowledge domain where your research takes place and the key issues of that domain that offer opportunities for the scientific
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Content of a Research Proposal Title This should be short and explanatory. Your first attempt may change as your work progresses- consider does it mirror the content of the proposal. Background This section should contain a rationale for your research- why are you undertaking the project? Why is the research needed- is it worth it?- why has it aroused your interest? You need to demonstrate that you know what you are talking about and that you have knowledge of the literature surrounding
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ELEMENTS OF A RESEARCH PROPOSAL 1. Background of the study Establish the area of research in which your work belongs‚ and to provide a context for the research problem. Provides information to the research topic. 1. Background of the study In an introduction‚ the writer should create: i. reader interest in the topic‚ ii. lay the broad foundation for the problem that leads to the study. 2. Statement of the problem When you start a research‚ you have
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Research Project Proposal Topic: Abortion Psychology 101 Jasmine Payne Summary of Background Research Abortion is a controversial topic that has plagued the country for decades. Even after the 7-2 Supreme Court trial (Roe vs. Wade) made it legal for women to choose to get abortions. This decision was based off the right of privacy coupled with the agreement between the woman and the state. Due to this decision abortion rights vary from state to state‚ in fact‚ about 85% of United States
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Immigration in America: A Hot Topic‚ But Why? XXXXXX Research Writing Dr. Jessica Guire July 1‚ 2008 The issue in America is a very hot topic and the majority of people seem to have an opinion on the matter. While people mainly focus on the issues of illegal immigration there are many immigrants that become legal permanent residents of this country every year. According to Jefferys‚ Monger (2008)‚ in a publication written for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security titled U.S. Legal
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Research Proposal Template Please note that instructions (in italics) should be deleted and replaced by the appropriate entries. The word guides are a maximum. The proposal should include a list of references and a timeframe. The word count is 2500 – 3000. 1. Title Give a clear and succinct title‚ indicating the problem area around which the research will be undertaken. 2. Background Include a description of the background to your topic. Explain why you have chosen the topic - give both
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The Trust Act: A Step Towards Immigration Reform Professor Latino Political Science 01 7 November‚ 2013 The Trust Act Immigration laws in California are the subject of much debate in current news. Immigration reform is not moving forward much in Washington‚ but this fall brought many new bills into consideration in California. On October 5‚ Governor Jerry Brown signed the Trust Act‚ along with several other related bills that will go into effect January 1st of 2014
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THE RESEARCH PROPOSAL Lesson Objectives The student will be able to: 1. List and describe the chapters and subsections of a research proposal and a research report and their proper order. 2. Describe the characteristics of an appropriate proposal title. 3. Compare and contrast the styles appropriate for (1) a dissertation or thesis‚ (2) a research proposal‚ (3) a research report‚ (4) a professional paper‚ and (5) a journal article. 4. Distinguish (compare and contrast) between assumptions‚
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Writing a Research Proposal 1. Title page a. title should provide a clear idea of the research topic b. has student’s name and ID# c. student’s major d. course name e. professor’s name f. date 2. Table of Contents (covered in point# 9). 3. Write an introductory chapter (includes Introduction‚ Importance of Study‚ Purpose of Study‚ Background‚ Assumptions‚ Delimitations) • Present an overview of the research study. o Explain why the topic
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My Immigration Research Paper Scott Kuester Soc 120 Introduction to Ethics & Social Responsibility Professor Elizabeth Tinch 08-05-2014 In this paper I will use the ethical theories of utilitarianism and deontology‚ as well as the perspective of ethical egoism‚ as they pertain to the issue of immigration. Living in a state bordering Mexico [New Mexico]‚ this is indeed becoming a pressing issue as tens of thousands of illegal immigrants flood my state and neighboring
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