Research Proposal Preparation CHED 02 15 Dec 2017 PDF

Research in HEIs
Proposals, Designs, Papers, …

Dante M. Aquino
University Director, Research & Development;
Program Director, CHED-ISU HERRC
dantemaquino@gmail.com
CHED RO2 Research Proposal and

Grant Proposal Writing Seminar
Alba Hall, ISU, Echague, Isabela
15 December 2017
[References: Aromin, E.P.†(2009): CHED-SEARCA Training Workshop for Research Management Executives; Reano, C.E. (2009): Training
Course on Research Design, Statistical Analysis and Data Interpretation for Crops, Animal and Forestry Researchers; Librero, F. (2008): How
to Write a Thesis Proposal: Some Practical Guidelines; PhilARM (2012): Training Seminar on the Overview of Research Management]
CHED Higher Education Regional Research Center (HERRC)

Isabela State University, Echague, Isabela 3309
Rationale for preparing a
project proposal
 To enable the proponent/s to thoroughly
analyze and understand the research
problem and determine the feasibility of
the proposed activity
 To guide the researchers during project
implementation
 To win the appreciation & support of
funding institutions
CHED-ISU Higher Education Regional Research Center (HERRC)

Elements of a project proposal
1. The funding agency and peer review

2. Scientific merits
3. Capability of proponent(s)
Issues:
• Knowledge of research is needed in
making a research proposal
• Not enough scientists to review proposals

Elements of a project proposal
Capability of proponent(s):
• A major concern of funding agencies
• Most crucial for advancing S&T
• If only applicants are screened through
publication experience, evaluation of
proposals will be greatly simplified
 Only those with publications in indexed journals
should qualify for research grants (as in developed
countries)!!!

Components of Proposals
Three Major Components

• Basic information
• Technical description
• Work and financial plan

Proposal Components
Basic Information:
• Program/Project title
• Proponent(s) & institution(s) with address
• Rationale/Background
• Significance of the program/project
• Program/Project/Study objectives
• Review of literature
• Project duration
• Total budget requested
• Literature Cited
• Bio-data/CV of proponents
Proposal Components
Technical Description:
• Methodology
- Research site (Location/Coverage)
- Unit of analysis/Respondents
- Research design & data collection
- Research instrument
- Data analysis

Proposal Components
Work & Financial Plan:

• Work plan
- Schedule of deliverables
- Gantt chart
• Terms of reference (TOR)
• Budgetary estimates
- Line item budget (LIB)
Program/Project Title
Importance:
 Introduces the project to the reader
 Identifies the program and the project components
 Reflects the main purpose of the project and gives
the reader the idea on what the researcher
proposes to do
 It describes the coverage of the research and
delineates its scope

Features of a good title:
Short, easy to remember, and can
easily be indexed and retrieved
Has few words that adequately
describe the contents of the proposal
Clearly embodies the focus of the
proposal and is supported by the stated
objectives and expected outputs

Tips on coming up with a good title:
Mentions the most important factors to
be studied (e.g., height, weight, flowers,
fruits; knowledge, perception,
participation, etc.), as well as
methodology/treatments to be used
Categorize words that can be grouped
(e.g., height and weight as growth;
flowers and fruits as development; )

Tips on coming up with a good title:
 Compose the words to form a clear, eye-catching
title
Community-Based Forest Management for Indigenous
Peoples: strengths and pitfalls
Guidance and counseling implications of the children of
overseas Filipino workers
• Review for grammar and improve some of the

words without changing its meaning/message
Child rearing from afar: attitudinal implications on the
children of overseas Filipino workers

Guidelines in making the title
 Include in the title the common and scientific names
 Do not include too much information in the title
 Avoid using unnecessary words (e.g. evaluation,
effects, study, experiment, trials, observations,
results, test, factors, analysis, etc.)
 Title can be expressed in terms of scope of the
results
Permanent Dry Farming in the Bugkalot Domain: Kaingin
Without Fallowing
The Kaingin Farming System of the Bugkalots: Widening
Clearings, Decreasing Area

Before Title: Problem First!
Identifying the problem
 Obstacle to understanding; felt
difficulty
 Lack the means to the desired end;
cannot explain an unexpected event
State the problem

Defining the problem
 After identifying the problem,
what is it?
 Define problem situation more
precisely (contextualize)

A good research problem
 Expresses a relation between two
or more variables
 States problem in question form
 Implies possibilities for empirical
testing (Scientific problem)

Research problems classified
1. Diagnostic – determine if an action is required
2. Prognostic – forecast trends to plan for future needs
3. Differential prognostic – determine choices among
alternatives
4. Evaluative – appraise the effectiveness of programs
5. General background data – studies of general
usefulness (e.g. population census)
6. Educative research – providing information to the
public to counter misconceptions

Selecting a research problem
(Tips)
 Thorough understanding of known
facts and accepted ideas in the field
 Use natural curiosity in selecting a
problem
 Choose short and clear topics

Clarifying a research problem
(Questions)
 Is the problem interesting?
 Is the problem new?
 Will the study add to knowledge?
 Is the problem feasible?
 Is there a prior claim to it?
Defining a research problem
(Rules)
o Neither too vague nor too broad in scope
o State it as a question that requires a
definite answer
o State the limits of the problem
o Define special terms used in the statement
of the problem
Proponent(s) & Institution(s)
 These will facilitate communication
 Indicate the site where the project will be
conducted; indicate municipality, district, province
and region
 The data is vital in terms of pinpointing the site of
the project for the information of stakeholders
related to the investments given
 Useful in terms of comparative analysis as to the
level of investments and resources being allotted
to each region or provinces

Rationale/Background
Presents the:
• Existing situation or the prevailing
problem
• Justification for selecting such
problem
• Relate the situation or problem to the
proposed research

Statement of the Problem
Introductory statement reflecting the general
problem
• State the problem clearly – discuss the
problem by giving information on
• what exactly is the problem
• how long it has been a problem
• the situation it is encountered
• its negative consequences if not acted upon
• Previous work or reviews relevant to the
problem may be cited

Significance of the Study
Research results or outputs’ …
• Potential impact for S&T and R&D
stakeholders and institutions
• Possible usefulness to issues and problems in
planning and policy making
• Potential contribution to knowledge or state
of the art
• Manner on how they will be utilized and
disseminated

Objectives
Project Objectives
 State the specific purposes to address the problem
areas of the project
 They should be clear as to what the proposal intends to
achieve
 They must be attainable within the timeframe and
resources required
Formulating the Objectives

 State the goals of the study
 Set the limits by which the problem will be studied
 They should be attainable under reasonable conditions
 They should be simple, specific, narrow enough to
permit definite answers

Objectives
SMART Guide
SPECIFIC
MEASURABLE
ATTAINABLE
RELEVANT
TIMEBOUND
Objectives
State what you expect to accomplish
 The words survey, examine, quantify, and
investigate tell what the researcher intends to do
 The words evaluate, compare, characterize,
determine, or recommend tell what the researcher
will do with the data to come up with conclusions and
recommendations
Have a general objective, if there are many studies all leading to a common
goal.
Objectives like ”To solve the social problems of the Philippines” or “To attain
self sufficiency in rice” are too presumptuous and should be narrowed down to
attainable objectives under reasonable conditions.
Review of Related Literature
 An organized and synthesized presentation of previous
works – answers the question “what has been done
relative to the problem at hand?”
 Shows the state of knowledge about a subject matter –
indicates the findings on which the proposal is building on
 Ensures that there will be no duplication of work, and all
the researched areas were covered
 An exhaustive review of literature should be done
 Properly cites the source of the information
“Literature Review should be EXHAUSTIVE, BUT Literature
Citation should be SELECTIVE!”
‘Related Literature’ includes relevant

research findings, theories, concepts &
principles, ideas and opinions of experts
Which Literature to Review?

• Books and reviews, but use them with caution -
data may be old or not be original
• Technical journals
• Search the internet
Purposes of the RRL
• To support your point
• To explain where your work sits in the
field
• To define your contribution to the field
• To relate your work to others’ work
• To distinguish your work from others’
work
Significance of the RRL
• The right journal and article references
improve the quality of data gathering
• Quality of bibliography determines the
quality of the proposal
• The reference list is an indicator of
proposal quality
If reference list is more than 80% gray literature,
don’t waste time reading any article.
What to include in the RRL
• Include related researches/activities
which have been conducted for the last
5-10 years
• Discuss the state of the art of current
technology or information from which the
project proposal will take off
• Conduct prior art search and include the
results

Organizing the RRL
- Make an outline of the topics to be presented
- Classify the pertinent abstract of the reviewed
literature into topics; interrelate or group similar
findings;
- Compare or contrast findings where appropriate
- Use the review of literature to clarify, augment,
support or contradict the idea
- Present one idea per paragraph
- Don’t include a literature not relevant to the problem
Organizing the RRL
- Provide smooth transitions by using such words as “on the
other hand”, “nevertheless”, “in addition”, “in contrast”,
etc.
- Avoid so many reviewed articles on the same subject
- Limit and avoid complementary papers by the same
author
- Cite results but not tabulated data
- State research findings in your own words
- Citing word for word requires enclosing them in quotation
marks
- Acknowledge sources of sentences or sections lifted from
text or articles, and other vividly striking expressions
Technical skills in using sources
• What needs to be referenced in your subject
• Which referencing style to use
• How to present direct quotes in your text
• How to paraphrase
• How to summarize
• How to distinguish your writing about others’
work from writing about your ideas
Source: Murray 2011: 140
What does not need to be cited
• Common knowledge – widely accepted, basic,
familiar, well established
• Facts – widely available, e.g. textbooks,
encyclopedias, general reference works;
excluding statistics
• Your own ideas, words, findings, unless your
words are based on others’
Source: Carroll 2002: 53, cited in Murray 2011: 140

Use of references in the proposal
Literature review
• To provide context for the research
• To summarize and comment on previous
research
• To demonstrate your knowledge of the field
• To make the case for your study
Use of references in the proposal
Introduction
• To provide general rationale for your project
Methodology
• To review methods others have used
• To support your choice of method
• To show your knowledge of other methods
Plagiarism
• Taking and using as one’s own the
thoughts, writings, or inventions of
another
• Taking and using a passage, a plot
or the like from another writer

Plagiarism defined (components)
(1) An object (language, words, text, diagram,
graphs, ideas)
(2) which has been taken
(3) from a source (books, journals, internet, not just
text)
(4) by an agent (person, student, academic)
(5) without adequate acknowledgement
(6) and with or without intention to deceive.
Plagiarism includes:
• Turning in someone else’s work as your own
• Copying words or ideas from someone else without
giving credit
• Failing to put a quotation marks in quotations
• Giving incorrect information about the source of a
quotation
• Changing words but copying the sentence structure
of a source without giving credit
• Copying so many words or ideas from a source that it
makes up the majority of your work, whether you give
credit or not
Avoid plagiarism by:
• Citing literature used (all types, including internet
materials)
• Paraphrasing cited literature at once
• Not using full sentences or even phrases from
another work
• If using exact words or sentence(s), quote and
then cite source
• If quoting more than 50 words, ask permission
from copyright owner

Theoretical Framework
Specific theories, principles,

models or research findings
organized and presented as
basis for defining parameters
of the proposed research

Conceptual Framework
It is a set of abstract and general

propositions and representations
that provides a frame of reference
or perspective to explain behavior,
operations and development
(Reyes, et al., UPOU Manual)

• A schematic presentation of the
conceptual underpinning of the
proposed research
• Shows the variables (independent and
dependent) to be examined
• Explanation defines the independent
and dependent variables and how
these could influence the results of the
study
Basic elements of a conceptual framework
 Proposition – a supposition or proposed statement of
explanation like a hypothesis which requires
evidence to be proven
● Representation – a diagram or illustration that will

approximate a picture of reality
e.g.:
Knowledge &
Technology Technology Technology
Technology
Verification Piloting Commercialization
Development

Basic elements of a conceptual framework
 Operational definition of concepts – Definition of terms
used in the context of the study or situation
Example: Technology verification is the process wherein
the feasibility of the technology is validated in different
areas
● Empirical indicators – Measurable & observable
variables or parameters included in the study
Examples:
- Number of brochures and leaflets
- Number of guests, visitors
- Areas covered

Tips on developing a conceptual framework:
 Generally used in social science R&D; equivalent to
research design in the technical sciences
 Shows how the problem is viewed and how the proposed
interventions will lead to the solutions of the problem
under study; guides the researcher on how to analyze the
data and what methodology to use
 The review of literature should guide the researcher in
contextualizing the problem and identifying the variables to
be looked into
● Usually contains variables and depicts their relationships
 Illustrated using a diagram or a figure
 Should always be accompanied by a textual explanation

Analytical Framework
 Presents the manner with which the problem
should be studied. It guides the researcher on
what information to collect and how they
should be analyzed.
 Shows a diagrammatic and systemic
representation of the processes and variables
involved in the conduct of the project
proposal. The relevant variables to be
measured/evaluated should be included in the
methodology.
 Presented in schematic or may be in tabular
form.
Assumptions
• A proposition of occurrences and
considerations that limits or defines
the coverage/extent of the study
• A proposition based on one’s own
intuition, experience and observation
but not necessarily scientifically
proven
• Adopted as a premise to the solution
of the problem envisioned in the study
Definition of Terms
• Contextual or operational meanings
of variables and other important
terms used in the study (not
conceptual or dictionary definitions)
• Arranged in alphabetical order and
expressed in complete sentences
• May also be clustered or grouped

Definition of Terms
The terms to be operationally defined:

• Variables
• Important terms in the title, statement
of the problem, hypothesis,
methodology
• Terms repeatedly used
• May be a word or a phrase
Defining Terms (Ways)
• By example (Administrator, e.g. Dean)
• By genus and differentiation (point out
the larger class, indicate how it differs with
others)
• By stipulation (specify precisely how a
concept will be applied)
• By constructive operational analysis
(how a term is linked to others; ascribing
key characteristics; through a formula)
Scope and Limitation
• Explains the nature, coverage and

time frame of the study
• Presents in brief the subject area
of investigation, the place, the
time period, or year covered

The Hypothesis
 A conjectural statement of the
relation between two or more
variables
 Carry implications for testing the
stated relationships
 Suggest solutions to the
problem

Types of Hypotheses
 Null hypothesis (H0)
Non-directional statement of a
condition between two variables
 Alternative hypothesis (H1)
A directional statement of a
relationship between two variables

Guides on Hypotheses
 The consequences are the ones tested,
not the hypothesis
 Hypotheses are to be confirmed, not to
be proven
 The hypothesis should be useful
 Place of hypothesis in a hierarchy of
facts and theory
 State hypothesis simply

Testing Hypotheses
When to test hypothesis
 Hypothesize only on the relationships of
variables in your conceptual framework
(to check if your assumptions are correct,
you need to test them)
 When describing an observable situation
or condition, there is no need to
hypothesize
Methodology
• The methodology should be geared
towards providing answers to the
research objectives
• It should include the measurable outputs
that the project will produce and their set
of indicators and expected values
• It should also show the appropriate,
sound treatments, experimental layout,
and appropriate statistical analysis
Methodology
• There should be a discussion on
how the data required based on the
set of indicators will be obtained
o by whom
o what sources
o how frequent the data collection
o how the collected data will be
processed and reported

Methodology
• Research site/Locale
• Research design
• Population sampling or
Respondents of the study
• Research instrument(s)
• Statistical treatment of data

Methodology
Research site/Locale:
• Describes the place or setting of the
study
• Characterize the target population
Note: Only important features which have

bearing on the present study proposal are
included
Methodology
Research design:
It describes whether the research is…
• True/Quasi experimental
• Descriptive or survey research
• Historical research
• Qualitative research
• Ethnographic research
• Etc.
Methodology
Population sampling:
 Sampling is done for economy of time, money and
effort
 Sampling is a selection of a part of a population in

such a way that the sample is representative of
the population
 Sample size is determined depending on the

degree of homogeneity (or heterogeneity) of the
population, the degree of accuracy required, and
the objectives

Methodology
Population sampling:
• Describes the target population
and the sample frame
• Specifies the sampling technique
used
• Show how the sample size is
determined
Methodology
Sampling terms:
• Population – complete set of individuals with
observable characteristics
• Sample – subset of a population used to represent
the population
• Variable – characteristic which may take on
different values
• Data – values collected as a result of measurement
or observation

Methodology
Sampling methods:
• Random sampling (RS) – equal chances for each
individual in the population to be a sample
– Simple RS – equal and independent chance for each element
of the population to be selected as sample
– Systematic RS – fixed interval (k) between samples in a
sequence based on an arrangement criterion
– Stratified RS – samples selected based on groupings that are
generally homogenous (strata)
– Cluster RS – samples selected by naturally occurring groups or
individuals (clusters); selected cluster comprise the sample
– Multi-stage RS – selection of samples in different levels/
stages
SiRS
SyRS
StRS
CRS
MSS: Regional coverage
•Province
•District
•Municipality
•Barangay
•Sitio
•Household

Methodology
Sampling methods:
• Non-Random sampling – does not give equal chances for
the elements of the population to be included as
samples
– Purposive sampling – samples based on a definite purpose,
often based on the research questions, e.g. first 50 arrivals,
product B users, etc.
– Convenience sampling – samples based on the personal
preferences of the researcher; e.g. accessibility
– Volunteer sampling – volunteers as subjects of the research; e.g.
for disease cure experiments, exploratory medical research, etc.

Methodology
Sample size:
• Critical factor in the accuracy of gathered data
• Should be adequate and meets statistical standard
Minimum sample size based on kind of research
(Borg and Gall, 1989):
a. For correlation research = 30
b. For experimental research = 15 per group
c. For survey research = 100/major group;
20/minor group
Methodology
Sample size formulas:
n 1
s.e.2 Where:
n = required sample size
N s.e.= sampling error
n *
1  N (e) 2 N = population size
e = desired percent margin of error (in
Nt 2 s 2 decimal form 0.05 or 0.01)
n t = tabulated t-value at α level of
N (a.e.) 2  t 2 s 2 significance
s = standard deviation of the pre-sample
t 2s2 a.e.= allowable error (expressed in percent
n of the mean)
(a.e.)  t s
2 2 2
* Slovin’s formula

Methodology
Data gathering:
• First main part of research; the second is proper
publication
• Think of publication as an objective when
gathering data. This improves data gathering:
• Consideration of peer review
• References and methods
• Adequacy of data
• Controls, replicates, etc.

Methodology
Data gathering:
• Training to develop proper work (scientific) habit
• Quality of results depends on work habit (-Values)
• Sloppiness (careless handling of data) is a wrong work
habit
• If these pass through peer review, errors are propagated and
results to serious damage to the scientific literature
• Fraud is another cause of errors.
• Sloppiness gives rise to unintentional errors; fraud to
intentional errors.
• Both (sloppiness and fraud) cause damaging effects on
science
Methodology
Methods of data collection:
 What information will be collected?
 How does the researcher propose to gather the data –

from secondary or primary sources?
 If data will come from primary sources, how will they

be collected – through personal interviews, participant
observation, KII, FGD, mailed questionnaires?
 Processing of the research proposal will be facilitated

if a questionnaire is appended to it. Otherwise, a list of
needed information has to be incorporated in the
procedure.

Methodology
Research, based on data gathered:
• Qualitative Research – descriptive,
contextual, critical
• Quantitative Research – deals with numbers;
usually employs statistical methods
* A mix of qualitative and quantitative data will
enrich research when they are used to augment
each other

Methodology
Based on research design:
• Experimental design – investigates causal
relationships; done by the manipulation of
research conditions or variables
– Complete block designs (CRD, RCBD, LSD, …)
– In/Ex situ experimentation
– Laboratory experimentation
– Physical simulation studies
– Mathematical/Computer simulation studies

Methodology
Based on research design:
• Non-experimental design – investigates
relationships with no manipulation of variables
– Survey research – examines data to determine relative
incidence, distribution and relationships of sociological
or psychological variables (interviews, KII, FGD)
– Ethnography – describes or analyzes in depth an intact
cultural setting, e.g. a community, an ethnic group, etc.
(+Participant observation)
– Case Study – analyzes in depth an individual, event,
group, institution, e.g. an irrigation system
Methodology
Which method?
It should provide answers to the research
objectives
• Fitted method for the type of research
• Correct data gathering procedure
• Use of appropriate instruments
• Proper treatment of data gathered
• Deliver outputs desired
Methodology
Research instrument(s):
Explain the specific type of research
instruments used such as …
• Questionnaire
• Checklist
• Questionnaire-checklist
• Structured/Unstructured interview
• Teacher-made test
Methodology
Research instrument(s):
• Standardized instruments adopted or
borrowed with permission from the
author or from other sources
• Instruments to be used and the
information they will produce
• How these will establish validity and
reliability
• Appropriate statistical tests to be used

Methodology
Statistical treatment of data:

• Explain how each statistical test is
used in the treatment of data
• If the research instrument included
options which are scaled, explain
how each scale is given the weight,
its interval and class limits
Methodology
Levels of measurements:
• Nominal – classifies data into two or more groups,
without any implication of graduation between groups
• Ordinal – ranks data along the continuum of the
characteristics being scaled; it carries no implication of
distance between scale positions
• Interval – has equal units of measurements; possible to
interpret scale scores, also the distances between them
• Ratio – has equal units of measurements and has a true
zero point
Methodology
Types of Data Analysis:
• Descriptive – reducing the data into statistical values
that explain or depict the set of data gathered; describes
a set of data
• Inferential – making conclusions from the collected data
or trying to answer the hypotheses; infer findings from a
sample to a population
A combination of descriptive and inferential statistics is
best in analyzing the data gathered in research.

Data Analysis
Methodology
Project Duration:
• Presenting the timetable of planned activities
(work plan) typically involves the use of a
Gantt chart to illustrate activity duration
• Enumerate in chronological order the

activities to be undertaken.
o The activities should answer the expected outputs
o The expected outputs on the other hand should be
anchored on the proposed objectives.

Methodology
Major activities (Gantt chart):
Month/Duration
Activities
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
1. Aaa X
1.1 Xxx X
1.2 Yyy X X X X X X X
1.2.1 Zzz
1.2.2 Zzz X X X
2. Bbb X X X
3. Ccc X
Literature Cited
This includes all reference materials used
and reviewed by the researcher:
• Books & journals
• Theses & dissertations
• Magazines & Periodicals
• Monographs & modules
• Speeches
• Webpage or internet
• Etc.

Literature Cited
Consider the following in the choice
of bibliographic materials:
• Relatedness to the research
problem
• Inclusion of recent publications
(Only materials published 5–10
years old should be included)

Literature Cited
List alphabetically all materials used, quoted, or
referred to. Use standard system for citation.
Books:
Author(s)/Editor(s)/Corporate Author(s). Title of publication. Place of
publication: Publisher, year. Pagination.
Marei, Sayed A. The world food crisis. London: Longman Group Ltd.,
1978. 134pp.
Periodicals:
Author(s). “Title of article.” Name of Journal Periodical Vol. No. (Issue
No.):pagination, month, year.
Soliven, Max E. “More on the culture of Perante orange.” Greenfields

18(4): 14–15, Apr 1988.

Literature Cited
Research Reports:
Author(s). Title of publication. Place of publication:
Publisher(s)/Implementing Agency, year. Pagination. – (Notes).
Garcia, Arnulfo G. and Evelyn A. Bergonia. Minimum Input
Farming Systems. Los Baños, Laguna: University of the
Philippines Los Baños, 1987. 136p.- (PCARRD Proj. No. 89:
291–321).
Theses and Dissertations:
Author. “Title of thesis/dissertation.” M.S. Thesis/Ph.D.
Dissertation, University, year. Pagination.
Bustamante, Django. “The art of using soft break in 9-pball
competition.” M.S. Thesis, Wanbol University, 2007. 9p.

Literature Cited
Proceedings:
Author(s). Title of proceedings. Place of publication: Publisher(s), year.
pagination. – (Notes).
Philippine Council for Agriculture, Forestry and Natural Resources
Research and Development. Rattan: proceedings of the national
symposium/workshop on rattan; Ecotech Center, Lahug, Cebu City; June
1–3, 1988. Los Baños, Laguna: PCARRD, 1990. 182p. (Book Ser. No. 99).
Electronic Sources:
Give all the usual information as for print publications—author, year & title—but
then provide also the entire URL (uniform resource locator) address, and a date.
This date should be the date when the information had last been updated (e.g.,
from the date-posted line on a web page) or when the information was accessed
(either by the author citing the work or the editor checking the reference). Some
electronic sources are the equivalent of personal communications or
unpublished data (e.g., email, an online interview or chat session, or information
posted on an individual home page). Cite these in the text only; include the full
URL address and the date.

Literature Cited
Article/Paper from Proceedings:
Author(s). Title of article/paper. In: Title of Proceedings, Place of
publication: Publisher(s), year. pagination. – (Notes).
Eusebio, Josefa S. Contribution of the home garden to family nutrition.
In: Home Gardening of Program in the Philippines. Los Baños, Laguna:
Philippine Council for Agriculture, Forestry and Natural Resources
Research and Development, 1988. 89p. (Book Ser. No. 69).
Paper Presented in a Workshop/Seminar:

Author(s). Title of paper. Paper presented at the title of Workshop/
Seminar; Place; date.
Librero, Aida R. Inventory of research manpower in agriculture and
natural resources in the Philippines. Paper presented at the Workshop
on Manpower resources in Agriculture and Natural Resources
Research; Singapore; October 21–23, 1981.

Financial Plan
Work plan and financial plan must

go hand in hand in order to …
• Consider all the activities to be
accomplished in undertaking the
study, AND
• Allot financial requirements in
carrying out these activities
Financial Plan
Estimated Budgetary Requirement:
• Total financial requirement must be reasonable
and appropriate in relation to the objectives of the
project
• Must be consistent with the work plan
• Counterpart funds (if any) should be indicated
• Line-item expenditures should be consistent with
existing allowable rates
• Prepare budget breakdown by source of fund for
items in excess of P50,000/annum and the
quarterly (or by tranche schedule) breakdown or
as required

Financial Plan
Careful estimates of necessary expenses that
are likely to be incurred in carrying out the
project; it contains …
• Personnel requirement
• Materials and supplies
• Communication services
• Other operating expenses, i.e.:
- Research-related travel/transportation
- Materials reproduction
- Testing/Evaluation fee
- Computerization
LOGFRAME
Research/Project Title: _________________________________________________________________
Project Duration: _______________________________ Monitoring ZRC: ________________________
Project Proponent: ______________________________ Proposed Budget: ______________________
Narrative Verifiable Means of Important

Summary Indicators Verification Assumption
Goal: Xxxxxxx
Purpose:
Outputs:
Activities:
Prepared by: Noted and endorsed by:

_____________________________________ _________________________________________
Name and Signature Name and Signature of Endorsing Officer
Date signed: __________________ Date signed: ___________________

WORK PLAN
Major Activities and Milestones/Outputs/Deliverables
Research/Project Title: _______________________________________________________________________
Name of HEI: _______________________________________________________________________________
Period Covered: ___________________________________ Total Project Cost: _________________________
Activities Outputs/Deliverables Due Date

1.
2.
2.1
2.2
3.
…
Prepared and submitted by: Reviewed and endorsed by:

(To be filled up by Project Leader)
Signature: _______________________ ______________________
Printed Name: _______________________ ______________________
Date Submitted: _______________________ ______________________
LINE ITEM BUDGET
Financial Plan
Line Item Budget
Month 1 – Month 12
Title of the Study: __________________________________________________________________________________________________
Period Covered: ___________________________________ Total Project Cost: _________________________
Budget Item Amount (PhP)

I. Personal Services (PS)
1. Honoraria
- Project Leader @ P8,800 per month
- 2 Study leaders @ P6,000 per month
2. Contract labor
…
II. Maintenance and Other Operating Expenses (MOOE)
Travel
Communication
Supplies and Materials
Etc…
C. Equipment Outlay
TOTAL

Curriculum Vitae (capsule)
 One page researcher’s information sheet indicating
among others relevant experiences in R&D activities
especially in relation to the work being proposed; also
current load.
 Gives information on the nature of the researcher’s

field of specialization. One factor that the review panel
looks into is the ability of the researcher to conduct
the project being proposed based on his/her
academic credentials as well as his/her relevant
experience(s).

Curriculum Vitae (capsule)
Other considerations in the bio-data:
 Is the personnel competent enough and qualified

to do the work?
 The % time to be devoted to the project should

be well-thought of and should be indicated based
on the best knowledge of the researcher.

Curriculum Vitae (Outline)

Project Design Matrix (Logframe)
Narrative Verifiable Indicators Means of Important
Summary Verification Assumption
Goal: Main purposes why project is
done; developmental goal; benefits
How success is Proofs that Xxxxxxx
expected by the target group
success
(Rationale & significance)
Purpose: What the project hopes the

measured or Factors or
target groups will do with the project is present;
assessed: conditions
outputs (specify)
Outputs: Goods and services the project
has to produce and offer to the target where to find crucial to
success indicators the success
group(s) the
(Expected outputs) of
Activities: definite specific tasks carried but external

performance success
out by the project to obtain or produce to the
barometer indicators
the outputs or results project

Other Sources of Funds
• Department of Science and Technology – Philippine
Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources
Research & Development (DOST-PCAARRD)
• DOST-Philippine Council for Industry, Energy and
Emerging-technology Research & Development (DOST-
PCIEERD)
• DOST-Philippine Council for Health Research and
Development (DOST-PCHRD)
• Department of Agriculture- Bureau of Agricultural
Research (DA-BAR)
• PCARI (Philippine-California Research Institute?)
• USAID STRIDE (Degree program scholarships, seminars,
training-workshops
• Et al.
The RESEARCH COMMUNITY
welcomes ANYBODY who has the
heart, willingness, and
determination to develop
professionally!
From WPU,
ANYONE?

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Proposals, Designs, Papers, …

CHED RO2 Research Proposal and

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1. The funding agency and peer review

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Three Major Components

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Work & Financial Plan:

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• Review for grammar and improve some of the

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Formulating the Objectives

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‘Related Literature’ includes relevant

Which Literature to Review?

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Specific theories, principles,

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It is a set of abstract and general

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● Representation – a diagram or illustration that will

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The terms to be operationally defined:

• Explains the nature, coverage and

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Note: Only important features which have

 Sampling is a selection of a part of a population in

 Sample size is determined depending on the

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 How does the researcher propose to gather the data –

 If data will come from primary sources, how will they