Research Proposal

BY Hoor Nauman
 Table of Contents
Research Proposal Title Page
Fotmat Introduction
Structure Literature Review
Purpose Research Methdology
Aims Contribution to existing

knowledge
Refrence List
Budget
 What is research
proposal?

A research proposal is a formal document

that describes what you will investigate?
why it is important? and how will you
conduct your research.
 Format

Format of research proposal varies form

field to field however overall objectives
are the same.
 Structure
Tiltle Page
Table of contents
Contribution to
(optional)
existing knowledge
Introduction
Refrence List
Literature Review
Budget
Research
Methodology
 Purpose
For Academic purposes

Funding of your project.

Prior to start thesis.
Why your project is worth persuading to a
founder or educational institute or
supervisor?
 Aims

Relevance
Context
Approach
Achievability
 Title Page
The proposed title of your project
Your name
Your supervisor’s name
Your institution and department

 Introduction
The first part of your proposal is the initial pitch for
your project. Make sure it succinctly explains what you
want to do and why.

Introduce your topic.

Give necessary background and context
Outline your problem statement and
research questions.

 introduction, include information about:

Who could have an interest in the topic (e.g.,
scientists, policymakers)
How much is already known about the topic?
What is missing from this current knowledge?
What new insights your research will contribute?
Why you believe this research is worth doing?

 Literature
Review

A strong literature review shows your

reader that your project has a solid
foundation in existing knowledge or
theory.
 Comparing and contrasting the main
theories, methods, and debates .
Examining the strengths and weaknesses of
different approaches.
Explaining how will you build on.

 Research
Methodology
Your research design or methodology
section will describe your overall
approach, and the practical steps you
will take to answer your research
questions.
 Research type
Population and sample
Research methods
Practicalities

 Contribution to
knowledge

To finish your proposal on a strong note,

explore the potential implications of
your research for your field.
 Improving best practices.
Informing policymaking decisions.
Strengthening a theory or model.
Challenging popular or scientific beliefs.
Creating a basis for future research.

 Reference list

Last but not least, your research proposal

must include correct citations for every
source you have used, compiled in a
reference list.
 Research
schedule

funders require a
Some institutions or
detailed timeline of the project, asking you to
forecast what you will do at each stage and
how long it may take. While not always
required, be sure to check the requirements
of your project.
 Budget

If you are applying for research funding,

chances are you will have to include a
detailed budget. This shows your
estimates of how much each part of your
project will cost.
Cost: exactly how much money do you need?
Justification: why is this cost necessary to
complete the research?
Source: how did you calculate the amount?

Any Question
Thank you!