Proposal structure

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Research Proposal Structure

  • What is a research proposal?

It is a document presented by the student/researcher to the supervisor/committee to convince them that your research is worth doing.

  • Then how can I convince them?

Show them in an organized way that your research proposal would provide vital information, solve a problem, clarify an issue or explain a phenomenon.

  • Is there a format that I should follow to write my proposal?

Yes, A research proposal should contain the following elements:

  • Title page
  • List of content
  • Chapter 1: Introduction
  • 1.1 Overview
  • 1.2 Objectives
  • 1.3 Significance
  • Chapter 2: Literature Review
  • Chapter 3: Proposed Methodology
  • References
  • Time Frame
  • Estimated cost