Generic Outline for a Research Proposal

Section 1
Statement of the problem
1.1 Background of the study
1.2 Significance of the study
1.3 Objectives
1.3.1 General objectives
1.3.2 Specific objectives
1.4 Justification of the study
1.5 Scope
1.6 Definition of key terms
Section 2
Research Methodology
2.1 Research design / Research strategy
2.2 Population
2.3 Sampling
2.4 Research instrument
2.4.1 Tool
2.4.2 Pilot testing
2.5 Data collection
2.6 Data analysis
Section 3
Time Schedule
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Activities

Selection of topic and drafting research

proposal

Finalization of research proposal

Literature review

Development of research questionnaire (+ pilot)

Data collection

Data analysis

Compilation of research sections/chapters

Submission of First Draft for supervisor review

Incorporation of feedback and resubmission

10

Final submission

References
(using APA 6 Manual)

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