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Acknowledgement Dr. Nazeer Khan
UNIT-XIVWriting Research Proposal
Objective:
At the completion of this unit learners will be able to
Follow and complete the provided guidelines for
writing research proposal.
Research Proposal Writing
Research proposal is a comprehensive and careful planned, blue-print, written by the investigator.
Importance:
1. Plan the research process efficiently,
2. Guide the researcher through a systematic set of procedures,
3. Communicate the researcher’s goal,
4. Provide a basis by which the value of the planned research can be
evaluated by funding agencies, academic advisors and thesis
committee.
Cont….
It is well-organized document that communicate the
research problem and scientific approach for solving it
with accuracy and carefully.
Checklist
Is the problem significant enough to warrant scientific
investigation?
Will the solution to the problem contribute to the existing
body of the knowledge or lead to future research?
Is the problem feasible in terms of financial resources,
time, facilities available and expertise of the investigator?
Protocol Writing the blueprint of the research
Introduction Literature review Objectives Methods:
Study design Study setting Sample Size Sampling Technique Gantt Chart (tentative timeline of your research) Data Collection Procedure Statistical Analyses
Results? Discussion?
The Title Page
Name of the project
Name of the researcher with degrees
The relationship of the proposal to a course
Degree requirement or funding agency
Date submission
Title should be precise and descriptive.
Title page
Researcher’s NameDegrees held and institutions
Proposal submitted tothe Dow University of Health Sciences in fulfillment of the
requirement for the degree of
Master of Nursing (MSN)
Institute of Nursing(Date of submission)
Abstract Although it is written in last, occupies a single page
immediately after the title page,
It should be about 100 to 250 words, It should contained:
Rational Objectives Methodology Populations Time frame Expected outcomes Key words
Stand on its own, and not refer to other part.
Introduction The first chapter of research proposal has many section:
Back ground Literature review Rational of study Problem statement Objectives Hypothesis Operational definitions
Researcher should include a brief introduction to the
chapter which familiar the reader with the problem.
Literature Review
It is mandatory that this process be completed prior to conducting the research study.
It serves important functions to both the researcher and the reader.
It ensures that the duplication of the previous studies is prevented.
It allows the researcher to become familiar with what is already known about the problem and aware of both supporting and opposing point of view,
Cont….
Past research provides useful information on previous tested
hypothesis, operational definitions, data collection
instruments and research design relevant to the research
problem,
The literature review better enables the researcher to interpret
the findings and draw conclusion based on the existing body
of knowledge.
Literature Review
The review should be organize by discussing the
1. International studies
2. Regional studies
3. Local literature
with known facts and unanswered questions, whichwould justify your purpose of your study.
Significance of the problem
1. Researcher justifies the worth of the research,
2. Supporting evidence to describe the magnitude of the
problem and impact of the solution is provided.
3. Such evidence should be cited from the literature,
4. Recommendation for study by other researchers,
5. Lack of related published research
Statement of the problem
This section is simply one declarative sentence or question
that summarizes the previous section by clearly stating
what the problem is?
For example: Single declarative or inquisitive sentence
stating the research question. e.g. What is the burden of
Tuberculosis in rural Sindh?)
Hypothesis
It could be a educated guess or proposition that is posted by
the researcher for purpose of testing.
Either the study hypothesis or null hypothesis should be
stated.
HA : There is an association between Obesity & Diabetes Mellitus
type 2 in Pakistani population.
HO: There is no association between Obesity & Diabetes Mellitus
type 2 in Pakistani population.
Developing the Objectives Identifying the question to be answered
Final & precise statement which will be answered
by carrying out research
Depending on the scope, it can have general
objectives and specific objectives
To find out the association between Obesity
(BMI>30) and Diabetes Mellitus type 2.
Operational definitions
Operational definitions explain the terms in observable
and quantifiable language so the reader clearly
understand the terminology used in the research
proposal.
(Just mention study design
e.g. ‘cross sectional’)
2.2 Study Setting: Mention where the study will be conducted e.g. Hospital (Private or government)
2.3 Study Duration: Mention starting and ending month with year
2.4 Study Population: Describe what is population of interest e.g. general population (with either age or education category) and then mention Inclusion and Exclusion criteria
Data Collection
Process of collecting required information to meet the research objectives
Informed consent must be taken.Step essential for data collection,
1. Selecting appropriate data-gathering instrument that
will reliable.
2. Describe procedures to be implemented for the
actual collection of data.
3. Plan the timetable for data collection.
Analysis and Statistical TreatmentThe researcher constructs a framework for organizing,
analyzing, and interpreting the raw data collected by answering the following questions:
1. What type of data does the hypothesis or research
question implicate?
2. Will the data be categorical, countable or measurement?
3. How will the data be tabulated?
4. What statistic will best describe and interpret the data?
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2.10 Budget
Outline the proposed budget for the study. Be practical and try to consider all aspects of the study. Always leave some room for unforeseen expenditures)
Researcher should give a detailed description of all materials and to be utilized.
BudgetSupplies Type of
supplyName Cost per item No. of items Total
Office supplies Pens 12 rupees 1packet 120
Notepads 40 rupees 10 400 rupees
A4 size paper 300 rupees 1pkg 300 rupees
Printer ink 500 rupees 1 500 rupees
Electronic supplies Computer (Pentium4) 30,000 rupees 1 30,000 rupees
Service Photocopying 1 rupees/page 200 copies
_ 200 rupees
Facilities Details Cost/person No. of people Total
Transportation Taxi 200/DAY. 1 33,000
TOTAL EXPENSES :64 ,520 Rupees
Chapter 4 : References and AppendicesEnlist the reference in this section following a uniform style
preferably Vancouver style. Append ‘consent form’, and ‘questionnaire’ (if applicable) in
after references. Example of Vancouver style is given below:
1. Fucharoen S, Winichagoon P. Prevention and control of thalassemia in Asia. Asian Biomed. 2010;1(1):1-6.
2. Ansari SH, Shamsi TS, Munzir S, Khan MT, Erum S, Perveen K, et al. Gγ-Xmn I polymorphism: a significant determinant of β-thalassemia treatment without blood transfusion. Journal of pediatric hematology/oncology. 2013;35(4):e153-e6. )