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Itrow to Frepare a Research Froposal

A research proposal should


o State theoverall therne (topic) ofthe proposed study and explain
a. why it is irnportant as a subject of study in general and in the context of the country or a region or an area of public
interest;
b. why the researcher/student has decided to pick it up as a subject for study/research; and
c. what is the significance of the sffdy.

This section will cover the introduction part of the proposal establishing the rationale for the study.
o Present a selective and critical review ofthe relevant literatrr,; to show
a. the understanding of the researcher/student about the m;iin issues and in that context;
b. what is now available in the existing stock of knowledge on the chosen subject of study i.e., which different
aspects ofthe subject had already been studied and how and what are the curr"nt findings/observations;
c. what are the debates around thern; and
d. show what knowledge gap the study is going to fill in);
This pat will comprise the content of the section on Literatune Review.
e Formulate the objectives and scope of the study, including hypotheses, if planned for testing;
o Present a methodology outllned with appropriate approach for research onthe proposed topic along with an acceptable
theoretical framework covering
a. the research questions, and specific issues;
b. objectives and scope ofthe study
c. all parameters/dimensions and variables relating issues under investigation
d. the criteria and methods for assessment/measurement the dirnensions/variables,
e. The different sets of data/infonnation required to be collected/assembled;
f. the sources of dpta and data collection tools and instruments, and
C. an appropriate design for data collection and processing;
The rnethodology part should actually explain how the stated objectives of the proposed research are going to be
achieved and this part should be very specific with description of the practical wiys in which the propo."d research
will be conducted and what would be the research process i,e,, the series of sequential actions/steps for attaining the
objectives of the research.

Tlrus the whole process should comprise the following:


a. Establishing the rationale for the study
b. Formulating the objectives and scope of the study
c. Developing a methodology by (i) identifuing all assessn',ent parameters, dimensions and variables required to be
investigated into in the research, (ii) setting criteria/indicators for measurement/assessment and evaluition of the
parameters, dimensions and/or variables, (iii) formulating hypotheses (if needed) and identifying the method for
testing
d. Identi$ing the sets and data required by groups, types
e. Designing the data collection framework (including sample design) and provide justification of the desigr
f. Outlining the data collection tools and instruments
g. Stating the strategy/methods of data collection and data processing and analysis, including the framework for
cause/effect relationships,
h. Developing a possible line of interpretation of the findings. and
i. Interpreting/discussing the findings and work out a possible structure ofconclusions.

Special Note:
The proposal should finally include a tentative outline of the report to be prepared with mention of titles of the chapters and
sub-chapters/sections under the different chapters. However, the proposed outline will be a tentative one; the details m,".y vary
depending on the research process and the contents.

Plus

The researcher/student must know and follow standard refenencing rnethod throughout the entire text of the report.
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