[Your Research Title]

[Your Name]

[Institutional Affiliation]

[Submitted To/Submitted By]

[Date]
Abstract (150-250 words)

Summarize your research proposal, including the research problem, objectives, methodology,
and expected outcomes.
Key Words: [5]
1. Introduction (Approx. 250 words)
1.1 Background and Rationale (Approx. 100 words)
Explain the sociolinguistic topic you're studying. Discuss its importance and relevance,
highlighting existing gaps in the literature.
1.2 Research Problem (Approx. 50 words)
Clearly state the research problem or question, emphasizing its significance.
1.3 Objectives (Approx. 100 words)
List specific research objectives or hypotheses, explaining what you intend to achieve with
your study.
2. Literature Review (Approx. 400 words)
Summarize relevant literature on your topic, identifying key theories and previous findings.
Highlight gaps in the literature that your research will address.
3. Methodology (Approx. 350 words)
3.1 Research Design (Approx. 100 words)
Explain your chosen research design (e.g., qualitative, quantitative) and justify its suitability.
3.2 Data Collection (Approx. 100 words)
Describe the data collection methods (interviews, surveys, etc.) and provide details on sample
size and selection criteria.
3.3 Data Analysis (Approx. 100 words)
Explain your data analysis approach (e.g., thematic analysis, statistical analysis) and specify
software or tools for analysis.
3.4 Ethical Considerations (Approx. 50 words)
Discuss ethical issues (e.g., participant consent, confidentiality) and describe how you'll
address these concerns.
4. Expected Results (Approx. 150 words)
Present hypotheses or expected findings based on your research design. Discuss the
significance of these results in the context of sociolinguistics.

5. Discussion (Approx. 300 words)

Interpret expected results and their implications. Explain how your findings contribute to
sociolinguistic knowledge and suggest practical applications and future research directions.

6. Conclusion (Approx. 150 words)

Summarize key points of your research proposal and reiterate the study's importance and
potential impact.

7. References (No word limit specified)

List all sources cited in APA format.

Appendices (No word limit specified)

Include additional materials, such as interview guides, survey questionnaires, or any other
relevant documents.