Main heading list for the proposal

Title of the proposed project (Written on the cover page)

1. Introduction
1.1
1.2
1.3

General Background
Objectives of the project
Rationale of the proposed project (why is the undertaking of the project
important?)

2. Literature Review
3. Methodology
Outline how you propose to undertake your project, you may decide the following
elements in outlining the methodology:

Survey and data collection

Design and drawing

Experimental Procedure and Modeling (you will need to be familiar with different
methods for both experiments and modeling)

Data validation

4. Proposed Time schedule

References:
List all sources of literature you referred to while preparing your proposal.

Guidelines for writing proposal

There is no set length for a project proposal although it should cover the main headings and be at
least two pages in length.
Title of project
This should provide a snap shot of your proposed project.
Background of the project
This section should explain the background of the project, what motivated you to take up the
project and the contribution to knowledge which you wish to make. Indicate why this area you
have chosen for the project is important?

Objectives
You should list out overall and specific objectives for your project to show what you want to
achieve.
Literature review
This section is a review of the literature which should outline the important studies that has been
carried out related to your project. This would provide you assessing the state of knowledge and
the knowledge gap and therefore help you putting your project in a perspective.
Methodology
This section should outline the methodology that you plan to follow in the course of undertaking
of the project

The framework of your study.

How data/information will be generated and the flow chart showing the steps /stages
gathered and how you expect to analyze the data.
Indication of the theoretical concept you may be using
Special consideration where the project involves interaction with the people and their
environment where applicable, and how would you deal with risks and uncertainties in
the course of the project undertaking.
Brief of description of software/models you purpose to use.

Time schedule
This section should summarize the schedule of undertaking of the project activities and the
approximate timing within available time frame.
References
This section is a list of all sources of literature you referred to while preparing your proposal

Basic formatting guidelines

Font: Times New Roman, Font Size: 12 pts, Paragraph: Justified, Line spacing 1.5
Format for referencing

For a book

Author, Initials., Year. Title of the book. Edition. Place. Publisher

For a Journal article

Author, Intials,. Year. Title of article. Full Title of Journal, volume number (issue/part), page
number

For a news paper article

Author, Initials., Year. Title of article. Full Title of Newspaper, Day and month, page numbers
of article.

For the information from internet

Author, Initials., Year. Title of document or page, [Online]. URL, [Accessed date]