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Writing R&D Proposals Module 4

E.B. Aromin

Training-Workshop on Research Proposal Preparation

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PROPOSAL FORMAT

I. RESEARCH TITLEII. BACKGROUND OF THE STUDYIII. REVIEW OF RELATED

LITERATUREIV. CONCEPTUAL/THEORETICAL

FRAMEWORKV. STATEMENT OF THE

PROBLEMVI. ASSUMPTIONS

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VII. SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY

VIII. DEFENITION OF TERMSIX. SCOPE AND LIMITATIONX. METHODOLOGYXI. BIBLIOGRAPHYXII. LOGFRAMEXIII. WORK PLANXIV. FINANCIAL PLANXV. PROPONENT’S PROFILE

PROPOSAL FORMAT

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RESEARCH TITLE

• must be reflective of its problem

• must answer the following questions: WHAT WHO WHERE

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BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY

• describe the existing and prevailing problem situation based on his/her experience. • give strong justification for selecting such research problem in his/her capacity as a researcher• link and relate the background of the study to the proposed research problem.

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REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

Related literature includes…

• research findings• published or unpublished theories• principles formulated by experts or authorities in some field or discipline• ideas or opinions of experts contained in books, pamphlets magazines and periodicals

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Related literature should be…

• written in terms of the purpose of the study• authoritative as evaluated • give reference• thematically organized• synthesized

REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

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CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK• the schematic diagram - shows the variables included in the study

• arrows or line – show the relationship between the independent and dependent variables

• independent and dependent variables - should be clearly discussed and explained how these would influence the results of the study

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THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK

• theories• principles • generalizations • research findings

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STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM

• Introductory statement - reflects the main problem• Sub-problem • not answerable by either yes, no, when and where• include all independent and moderate variables• arranged in logical order • extensive in coverage • mutually exclusive in its dimensions

• If quantitative avoid the “how questions”

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ASSUMPTIONS

• a proposition of some occurrences or considerations in eliminating the area of the study

• a proposition based on his own intuition, experience, and observations but is not scientifically proven

• adopted as a premise to the solution of the problem envisioned in his study.

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SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY

• contributions of the study to knowledge• new knowledge in the field• a check on the• major findings of other studies• validity of findings in a different population• trends over time• other findings using different methodology

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SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY

• It discusses the importance of the study to… the society the country the government the community the institution the agency concerned the curriculum planners and developers the researchers

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• It expounds on the study’s probable impact to education, science, technology, on-going researchers and etc

SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY

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DEFINITION OF TERMS

• terms which connote different meaning from the conceptual or dictionary definitions

• should be operationally defined • arranged in alphabetical order

• should be stated in complete sentences

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The terms to be operationally defined… are those used throughout the study may be a word or a phrase usually taken from the title the statement of the problem or hypothesis.

DEFINITION OF TERMS

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SCOPE AND LIMITATION• explains the nature, coverage, and time frame of the study

• It presents in brief the subject area of investigation, the place, the time period, or school year covered

• It discusses the variables included in the study and the exclusion of other variables which are expected to be included

• It indicates the extent of capability of results arising from the sampling population

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METHODOLOGY

• Research Locale• Research Design• Population Sampling or

Respondents of the Study• Research Instrument• Statistical Treatment of Data

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METHODOLOGY

Research Locale • discusses the place or setting of the study

• shows the target population

NOTE: Only important features which have the bearing on the present study are included.

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METHODOLOGY

Research Design • describes the research mode whether it is… true experimental or quasi-experimental design descriptive or survey research historical research qualitative research ethnographic etc.

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METHODOLOGY

Population Sampling or Respondents of the Study • describes the target population and the sample frame• specifies the sampling technique used • show how the sample size is determined.

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METHODOLOGY

Research Instrument 

• explains the specific type of research instrument used such as… questionnaire checklist questionnaire-checklists structured interview teacher–made test standardized instrument which are adopted or borrowed with permission from the author or from other sources.

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Research Instrument

• explain instruments to be used and the information it will produce• explain establishment of validity and reliability • only experts will validate such instrument• appropriate statistical test used should be given and the computed values derived• interpretation should be included in the discussion

METHODOLOGY

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METHODOLOGY

Statistical Treatment of Data • Explain how each statistical test is used in the treatment of data • If the research instrument included options which are scaled, explain how each scale is given the weight, its interval and class limits.

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Gantt Chart

ActivitiesMonth/Duration

01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12

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x x x x x x

x x x

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BIBLIOGRAPHY

This include all materials used and reviewed by the researcher…

books magazines periodicals journals thesis or dissertation (published or unpublished) Monographs speeches modules web page or internet etc.

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BIBLIOGRAPHY

In the choice of bibliographic materials, the following should be considered:

Relatedness to the research problem Inclusion of recent publications (materials published in the 50’s up to 70’s should not be included).

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FINANCIAL PLAN

Work plan and financial plan must go hand in hand

purpose …

to trace all the activities to be accomplished in undertaking the study corresponding financial requirements in carrying out these activities.

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WORK PLAN

Activities Outputs/Deliverables Due date

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FINANCIAL PLAN• The researcher/proponent must make careful estimates of all expenses that are likely to be incurred in carrying out the project

• It contains the following: Personnel Requirement, Materials and Supplies Communication Services Other operating expenses such as

research-related travel and transportation materials reproduction testing fee computerization evaluation fee etc.

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Maintenance and Operating Expenses Amount A) Other Services (40%):1) Honoraria Study Leader (P 2,000 x 12 months) Mentor (P10,000 for 12 months)1) Contract Labor B) Supplies and Materials C) Travel D) Communication

Sub- Total Administrative Cost (10%)

TOTAL

Line Item BudgetMonth 1 – Month 12 (Year)

Title of the Study

FINANCIAL PLAN

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Food for Thought

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