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How to develop a basic scientific

Research Proposal

PD Munasinghe, PhD
Department of Textile and Apparel Engineering
University of Moratuwa
Find a topic

Background research

Define aims and


Objectives

Design the
Methodology
Research Topic
Your research topic should be…

addressed the given criteria capable of undertaking excited your imagination

achievable within given time frame fitted with given budget Accessible to the data
Activity 01

Brainstorm your ideas to find the best suitable topic for the given project –
20 minutes
Activity 02

Find the best idea by conducting below assessment - 10 minutes


Activity 03

Write five things about your selected topic in each area based on you and
your context - 10 minutes
Background research
Methods to conduct background research

Academic
Books Reports Publications
Define aims and objectives
Aim:
a purpose or intention; a desired outcome. Intangible, Broad

Objectives : Tangible, measurable


objective is what you are trying to achieve

Aim

Aim
Activity 04

Write the aim and the objectives for your selected topic and analys the
objectives based on SMART method - 20 minutes

Aim ?

Objectives?
Methodology
a system of methods used in a particular area of study or
activity.
Methodology
a system of methods used in a particular area of study or
activity.
Methodology
a system of methods used in a particular area of study or
activity.
Activity 05

Now decide the method/s to achieve your objectives and evaluate according to below criteria- 10 minutes

Objectives Method/s to Primary or Qualitative or


achieve the Secondary Quantitative
objective
To investigate the Observational Primary Quantitative
Eg: 01 different types of study
vehicles which pass
the school during
lunch time
Eg: 02 To find the history Literature review Secondary Qualitative
of school anthem
Activity 06 – Home work

Prepare a time plan to achieve your aim by based on the objectives and activities

Objectives Activity Start date End date


To investigate the Prepare the data 20/10/2023 25/10/2023
different types of collection
vehicles which pass documents
the school during
lunch time
Eg: 01
Collect the data 26/10/2023 05/11/2023
Summaries the 30/10/2023 10/11/2023
data
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