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Components of Research

Proposal

1
The main contents of the proposal may be
presented under the following headings:

(i) Title/ Cover Page

(ii) Abstract

(iii) Introduction

(iv)Review of Literature

(v) Aims and Objectives

(vi) Research Design and Methods


vii. Ethical considerations

viii.Results(Implications, Conclusion).

ix. Budget

x. Appendices

xi. Citations

xii. References, Bibliography.


The contents or formats of a research proposal
vary depending on the requirements of
evaluation committee and are generally
provided by the evaluation committee or the
institution.
Cover Page
Just like any other paper you write; your research paper
needs a title:

In general, a cover page should contain the

i. Title of your study, title of the proposal

ii. Name and affiliation of the researcher (principal


investigator) and co-investigators

iii. Institutional affiliation


Abstract and table of contents
If your proposal is very long, you might also
have to include an abstract and a table of
contents to help the reader navigate the
document.
2. Abstract

▪ brief summary of your study. (approx. 300


words)

▪ includes broad overview of the paper


▪ your research question & objective
▪ objective of your study
▪ methods of research, and findings. (in short)
▪ An abstract should be used in papers that include a
hypothesis.

▪ A good abstract is concise—about one hundred fifty to


two hundred fifty words—and is written in an objective,
impersonal style.
3. Introduction
▪ Introduction is an initial pitch of an idea; it sets the
scene and puts the research in context.

▪ Define the problem, its causes and effects or


consequences.
▪ Introduction should also contain the hypothesis
behind the research design. (if an abstract is not
included).

▪ It is also sometimes termed as ‘need for study’ or


‘abstract’.
▪ State the research problem, which is often referred to
as the purpose of the study

▪ Briefly describe the major issues and sub-problems to


be addressed by your research.
i. Background:

▪ If your proposal is very long, you might include


separate sections with more detailed
information on the background and context,
problem statement, aims and objectives, and
importance of the research.

▪ Here, in background, you can address the


significance and originality, origin of “Research
topic”
ii. Scope and limitations of the study

▪ Boundaries of the research


▪ Aspects and issues addressed
▪ Shortcomings of the research – resource and
time constraints
4. Literature Review
▪ Researches so far conducted

▪ Issues discussed as well as unaddressed issues

▪ Relevancy to the present research

▪ Finding out information/knowledge gaps

➢ Summarize & objectively evaluate and clarify the


previous research.
Literature Review shows…
how your study:
EXTENDS previous work
AVOIDS previous mistakes
IS UNIQUE

So, its is NOT just a summary of literature.

It refers to all sources of scientific evidence


pertaining to the topic in interest. 14
4. Literature Review (cont.)

In this section, you

•Compare and contrast: what are the main theories,


methods?

•Be critical: what are the strengths and weaknesses of


different approaches?
5. Research Methodology
To convince the reader that the overall research design
and methods of analysis will correctly address the
research problem

▪ list all the ways you collected data, (including surveys,


experiments, population & sample)

▪ Selection of appropriate approach

▪ Data collection & processing, analysis, interpretation


techniques.
6. Ethical considerations
▪ Medical research introduces special moral and ethical
problems that the researcher should care in ensuring
that ethical standards are met.

▪ Ethical considerations refer to the protection of the


participants' rights (right to self-determination, right to
privacy, right to autonomy and confidentiality, right to
fair treatment and right to protection from discomfort
and harm),

▪ obtaining informed consent and the institutional review


process (ethical approval).
7. Budget
When the researcher prepares a research
budget, he/she should predict and cost all
aspects of the research and then add an
additional allowance for unpredictable
disasters, delays and rising costs. All items in
the budget should be justified.
8. Results

▪ Findings of your study.

▪ State your findings and supply the data in this


section.
Implications
▪ To finish your proposal on a strong note, you can explore
the potential implications of the research for theory or
practice,

▪ and emphasize again what you aim to contribute to


existing knowledge on the topic.

For example, your results might have implications for:

•Improving processes in a specific location or field


•Challenging popular or scientific assumptions
•Creating a basis for further research
Conclusion
•Explain why your findings are significant.

•This section allows you to evaluate results and


reflect on your process.

•Does the study require additional research?


 What is Operational Definition?

Operational Definitions is:


List of abbreviations, keywords.
End!

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