Format

Research Proposal
Proposal be prepared in APA or Harvard style
1.

Front Matter

Total words: 2500-3500

Words Limit

1.1 Proposed Title

2.

3.

4.
5.

Introduction
2.1 Significance/rationale of the study
2.2 Problem statement
2.3 Aim of the study
2.4 Research objective (s)
2.5 Research question (s)
2.6 Delimitations of the study
Literature review
3.1 Concepts & definitions
3.2 Theoretical reflections
3.3 Indentify literature gap(s) pertaining to the topic under study
3.4 Substantiating evidences from the literature
3.5 Critical analysis of the literature
Proposed theoretical/conceptual framework (Hypothesis) [With
diagram]
Proposed Research Methodology

6.

5.1 Sample selection (Size and Techniques)

5.2 Population frame
5.3 Unit of analysis
5.4 Type of study
5.5 Time horizon
5.6 Researchers strength
5.7 Instrument development/selection
5.8 Proposed data collection procedures
5.9 Proposed data analysis techniques
5.10 Proposed data analysis software (SPSS, AMOS, LISERAL etc.)
Schedule of Your Term Paper

7.

6.1 Term paper completion time (CPM or GANTT chart)

Reference list (APA, or Harvard style) at least twenty references

6-30
500-700

1200-1500

100-200
700-900

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Appendices (if any)