Language, Culture, & Society

FORMAT FOR RESEARCH PROPOSAL

Here is a general format that should help you develop your proposal. You may like to
make certain modifications in consultation with the instructor or TA.
Length: Not more than three word-processed pages
Font: Times New Roman 12
Line Spacing: 1.5
Submission date: Monday, 9th November
TITLE (focused)
INTRODUCTION:
 Background and context
 Statement of the problem
 Significance of the study
 Scope
 A critical review of some important studies in the field (Literature Review)

RESEARCH QUESTIONS:
The major research question/hypothesis and subsidiary questions
DESIGN/METHODOLOGY:
 Sample
 Data collection procedures (Research Tools)
(ONE/TWO interview (optional) and 1-2 survey(s) is mandatory for the project)
 Data analysis procedures
 Time frame
EXPECTED FINDING/IMPLICATIONS
REFERENCES (APA Style)
APPENDIX
 Interview Questions
 Sample questionnaire (unfilled)