Business Communication

FORMAT FOR RESEARCH PROPOSAL/ WORK PLAN

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 four word-processed pages
Font: Times New Roman 12
Line Spacing: 2.0
Submission date: Monday, April 19, 2021
TITLE (focused)
INTRODUCTION:
● Background and context
● Statement of the problem
● Significance of the study
● Scope

RESEARCH QUESTIONS:
● Primary Research Question/hypothesis
● Subsidiary Research Questions (6-8 per domain)
DESIGN/METHODOLOGY:
● Sample size
● Data collection procedures (Research Tools)
(At least ONE interview and one survey is mandatory for the project)
● Data analysis procedures
TASK ASSIGNMENTS AND SCHEDULE
EXPECTED FINDING/IMPLICATIONS
REFERENCES (APA Style)
BIBLIOGRAPHY
APPENDIX
● Interview Questions
● Sample questionnaire (unfilled)
Instructor: Rumessa Abid Naqvi