Research Proposal

At the end of this course you must submit a Research Proposal.

A research proposal is a simply a structured, formal document that explains what you plan to research (i.e. your research topic), why it’s worth researching (i.e. your justification), and how you plan to investigate it (i.e. your practical approach). 

The 3 parts of your Research proposal are shown below. Please note that the contents will depend on your Research Design.
The Title of your research – Precise and Concise.

Your Proposal is divided into 3 parts as follows.

1. Introduction

Starts with a short statement and then talks about the subject to a total stranger. The provision of background is very important in a research proposal so that it is understandable even by a layman. It should also present how its solution will develop the field or be significant for some other work. Justify your research

Purpose/Objectives of the study

Elaborates on the objectives and required outcomes of your activity to obtain the answers for the research problem.

2. Literature review

Showcases that you are knowledgeable of the diversity of material that is relevant to your research proposal. You should also be aware of the relative theories and studies. A good literature review must be well-structured and there should be logical flow of thoughts.

3. Research design/Methodology

Main focus is to state your plans and procedures. It should state the research operations you will be using and the means you will be interpreting the outcomes of these operations.

References - Follow APA Version 7 Referencing

Ensure that you reference texts and sources that take up a pivotal role in your analysis. The pertinent books, journal articles, internet sources etc. forms these references. Use APA Referencing