Research Proposal format

The main sections of research proposal are as mentioned below:

1. Cover Page: (Title of the research paper, Author name, institute name, course name etc.)
2. Introduction
3. Review of literature
4. Research Problem
5. Statement of research problem
6. Hypothesis of the study (if study demands)
7. Objectives of the study.
8. Scope
9. Importance of study
10. Research Methodology- Type of research, Data required, Data sources, Sampling, Data
analysis
11. Research gap
12. Select Bibliography

General formatting guidelines:

 Paper should be on A4 size white paper, with 1-inch margins on the top, bottom, and
sides.
 Font is 12 point, Times New Roman.
 Lines are double-spaced.
 Cover page is required in APA papers and is left-aligned.
 Each page needs a left-aligned running header with the title of your study.
 Right-align page numbers at the bottom of each page, including the cover page.
 Indent the first word in each paragraph, except in the abstract.
 The title itself is not bolded, but individual section headings (e.g. Background,
Methodology) are.
 In-text citations of other studies, reports, and articles include the author’s or
organization’s name, as well as the year of publication.
 Last date of submission: 22nd March 2021.