RRL = 5000

Related literature is composed of discussions of facts and principles to which the present
study is related. For instance, if the present study deals with drug addiction, literature to be
reviewed or surveyed should be composed of materials that deal with drug addiction. These
materials are usually printed and found in books and encyclopaedias, professional journals,
magazines, newspapers, and other publication.

Related Studies, studies, inquiries, or investigations already conducted to which the present
proposed study is relate or has some bearing or similarity. They are usually unpublished
materials such as manuscripts, theses, and dissertations.

Structure of Methodological Framework

 20 000 word 15 000 word 10 000 word
thesis/report thesis/report thesis/report

Introduction 100 words 100 words 50 words

Research methodology 600 words 200 words 150 words
Population of the study 200 words 100 words 50 words
Sample and sampling method 300 words 200 words 150 words
Data collection methods 900 words 700 words 400 words
Issues of validity and reliability 300 words 300 words 200 words
Triangulation 200 words 100 words 50 words
Ethics 400 words 300 words 150 words
Total word count 3000 words 2000 words 1200 words

Word counts in conducting a research study