Writing Research Proposal
Writing Research Proposal
Writing Research Proposal
Proposal
Dr.Mastura Jaafar
7.9.2005
When do we prepare a
research proposal?
What is research
proposal?
HINT:
BECAUSE THE MAIN PURPOSE OF
THE RESEARCH PROPOSAL IS TO
CONVINCE READER, IT IS
IMPORTANT THAT YOU ADOPT A
WRITING STYLE THAT IS CLEAR
AND PROFESSIONAL.
How to start?
How to organize
proposal?
Title
Introduction includes research
problems, objectives and questions
Significant
Limitation
Literature review
Proposed method
Bibliography
Introduction
Begin with a general statement of
the problem area and conclude with
a specific research question.
Provide the necessary background or
context for your research problem.
Explain why you are interested in
selecting a particular topic.
Basically it should cover:1.A general statement or description
of the research problem, could be
an empirical or theoretical issue.
Introduction (cont)
2. The background of the problem.
Should provide both the historical
background and the contemporary
scene, encompassing all the key players
and their major publications.
3. A clear statement of the purpose
and rational of your research,
indicating why the study is worth doing
Interesting and informative introduction
depends on your creativity, your ability
to think clearly and the depth of your
understanding of problem areas.
Literature review.
Methodology.
Tell your readers how you plan to tackle your
research problem.
Demonstrate your knowledge of alternative
methods and be sure that your approach is
most appropriate for your research questions.
Describes:
1.The design of the proposed study
2.Your population and sampling procedure
3.Measuring instrument or questionnaires to
be used. Why do you choose them? Are they
valid and reliable?
4. Procedure and the time frame of data
collection
5. How you will analyze the data
Thank you