Minggu, 15 September 2024

Writing the Research Proposal

Source : Practical Research Planning and Design Twelfth Edition 

A. The Research Proposal

    1. Essential to successful research

    2. Includes

        - Clearly stated problem and subproblem

        - Hypotheses and/or questions

        - Precise definitions of terms

        - Explanation of the purpose of the study

        - Specific details about all aspects of data collection and interpretation

B. Characteristics of a Research Proposal

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    1. Straightforward document containing only necessary information

    2. Conventional prose, economy of words, precision of expression

    3. Clearly organized

    4. Usually follows convention

C. Organization of a Quantitative Proposal

    1. The problem and its setting

    2. Review of related literature

    3. Data and its treatment

    4. Qualifications of the researcher and team

    5. Study outline

    6. References

D. Organization of Qualitative Proposal

    1. Introduction

    2. Methodology

    3. Management plan, timeline, feasibility

    4. References

    5. Appendices

Key rule for both quantitative and qualitative proposals: Information should be presented in such a manner that it leads readers clearly and logically from one facet of the research project to the next.

E. Formatting Headings and Subheadings

1. Different formats indicate different levels of headings to be used. The American Psychological Association's Publication Manual (2010) specifies the following formats:

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