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24022021

Mehran University of Engineering and

Technology Jamshoro, Sindh.
MBA/MS Research Proposal

Please mention your research

project title here. Text 18” Font
(Times New Roman).

Text 14” Font (Times New Title of Research Project

Roman) + Bold

Name of Student: ______________________________________

Roll #: ______________________________________

Supervisor: ______________________________________

Co-Supervisor (if any): ______________________________________

Co-Supervisor (if any): ______________________________________

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Mehran University Institute of Science,

Month/Year in which Initial
Seminar is conducted.

Technology and Development (MU-ISTD)

February, 2021
Mehran University Institute of Science, Technology and Development

Ethics & Originality Statement

Postgraduate Research Proposal is a proposed reflection of postgraduate students
research work achieved; behalf of postgraduate students study level, as well as the
main basis of application and grant of Master’s degree. In order to improve the quality
of postgraduate students writing quality and standardize the content and format of
postgraduate research proposal, this document is a sample template for the “Mehran
University Institute of Science, Technology and Development” as a reference for
postgraduate research proposal.

All participants will be given information and open to consent to participate in the
study as per HEC guidelines. Consent will be obtained from guardians of participants
whose age is less than 18 years. Write name

Furthermore, I __________________ master research student declare that the

research proposal I am submitting is in no way an already published/unpublished
research study and nor is it copied from any sort of project report. I hereby declare
that the research study its aim, objectives and scope is my genuine idea with the
consent of my supervisor. I am therefore responsible that should any such information
surface later on where my study project breaches any ethical boundaries I hold myself
accountable and understand that the University reserves the right to take any action
deemed necessary (whether the research is in approved, submitted or progress form).

I further attest that I have studied and understand the Higher Education Commission
of Pakistan Plagiarism available on its link below:
Link: http://www.hec.gov.pk/english/services/faculty/Plagiarism/Pages/default.aspx

 It is declared that this research has published in any journal or thesis of any
other University, in whole or in part. Except where stated otherwise by
reference or acknowledgment, the work presented is entirely my own.
 I confirm that this research proposal is presented for the degree of [MBA/MS],
has; been composed entirely by myself.
 By signing this declaration, I confirm that I have read and understand the
research declaration and I am in no way violating any parameter of academic
honesty and confirm that the work is genuine.

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 Table of Contents

1 Introduction………………………………………..……………………………1

1.1 Background…………..…………………………………………………………1
1.1.1 ……………………………………………………………………………1
1.1.2 ……………………………………………………………………………1
1.1.3 ……………………………………………………………………………1

2 Literature Review………………………………………………………………4

2.1 Thesis Word Number Requirement………………………...…………………4

2.2 Text, Punctuation and Numbers………………………………………………4

3 Aim and Objectives……………………………………………………...……12

3.1 Aim ……………………..…………………………….…………………… 10

3.2 Objectives……………………………...…………………………………… 10

4 Research Methodology……………………………………………….………12

3.1 Sample……………………………………………………………………… 10
3.2 Method……………………………………...……………………………… 10
3.3 Measurement Scales…………………………...…………………………… 10
3.4 Tools…………………………………………………...…………………… 10

5 Significance of Study…………………………………………………….……
12
3.1 Academic Contribution………………………...………………………… 10
3.2 Practitioner Contribution …………………………...……………………… 10

Appendix: Attachments should
Should include;
(1) Questionnaire (if adopted)
include(2) Graphical framework/Research Model
(3) Turnitin Report (First page giving overall similarity and individual
single source similarity.
(4) Any additional Appendices that could support your research proposal

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 The material added in this text is
for student guidance only. The
1 Introduction format has to be followed
according to this template
1.1 Background

All texts in body will be 1.5

spaced.
Font: Times New Roman

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 2 Literature Review
2.1 Background

2.X

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 3 Problem Statement / Research Gap
3.1 Problem Statement/ Research Gap

3.2 Research Question

3.3 Research Model/Conceptual Framework/Theoretical Framework

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 4 Research Question and Objectives
4.1 Aim

4.2 Objectives

4.2.1 To Study ……….

4.2.2 To Measure ………
4.2.3 To Test ………
4.2.4 To Develop ………. This only serves as a guideline.

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 5 Research Materials and Methods

5.1 Research Approach

5.2 Research Instrument

5.3 Tools and Tests

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 6 Significance of Study

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References:

Please Follow APA style for referencing and citation

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Appendices:

Should include;
(1) Questionnaire (if adopted)
(2) Graphical framework/Research Model
(3) Turnitin Report (First page giving
overall similarity and individual single
source similarity.

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