Research Chapter 2 Class2

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Outline of Research Proposal

Basic Sections in a Research ProposalTitle of StudyIntroduction

Significance of ResearchLiterature ReviewMethodologyResearch designData analysisExpected resultsEthical statementsTimeframe/Plan & BudgetPrimary references


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Title of StudyGives reader a sense of what you areExamining . Do not make it too generalNeeds to encapsulate what you are doing


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Introduction of main question & interestin the study Introduces the reader to the topic in

questionMay begin with a brief historical overview Shows why you are interested in the study


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Significance of Research, Main aim,&Hypotheses

Indicate contribution your study makes tothe field of knowledge + its widerimplications or uses

Your researchs overall aim

Specific questions (hypotheses) that youwill address separately


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Literature review Identifies your studys contribution to thefield of knowledge Discusses the relationship of your

proposed research to other local andinternational researches in the field

Points out improvements in the fieldMust be well structured


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Literature review (contd)

Serves 4 main functions:Focuses on what has been done before; isdesigned to highlight how your study will fillthe current knowledge gap

2. Outlines the instruments you will useand why

3. Points out why it is necessary to

conduct your research4. Sets the boundaries for your study

(delimitations)


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Methodology & Research designDiscusses in detail how you will collect the

data and conduct the researchMay include quantitative, qualitative, or

action researchDetails whether interviews, surveys,

content analysis, case studies, stratifiedsamples, were used

Provides estimates of reliability, validity,

and the norms of the instruments used


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Data analysis Discusses the methods used to prove

your hypotheses Tip: deal with each hypothesis separately

and mention the analysis that will beconducted


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Expected resultsYou should have some idea of expectedoutcomes based on the researchconducted in the past.You may use a pilot study or fragments ofother similar research to forecast outcomes

further focuses your research aims


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Ethical statementsDiscuss the ways in which your study willprotect confidentiality, anonymity, and the

physical and mental well-being ofparticipants

Other codes of conduct (e.g., relevant

governmental/other established codes)also need to be mentioned


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Timeframe of study & budget Provides timeline for the study Lists the times and dates of each step

of yourresearch process Budget estimate of costs involved in

yourstudy (need not be too detailed)


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