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Research Proposal Report Guidelines

The document provides an introduction and guidelines for writing a research proposal report. It explains that a research proposal clarifies the research project scope and contribution by answering what problem is being addressed, why it is significant, what strategy will be used, and why it is a good strategy. It outlines 12 steps for developing the research proposal, including identifying an area of research, formulating research questions, reviewing relevant literature, outlining the methodology and potential problems. It provides directions for organizing the report, which should include a title page, table of contents, abstract, introduction, literature review, methodology, research plan, conclusion and references. The report length should be between 8-12 pages.

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Research Proposal Report Guidelines

The document provides an introduction and guidelines for writing a research proposal report. It explains that a research proposal clarifies the research project scope and contribution by answering what problem is being addressed, why it is significant, what strategy will be used, and why it is a good strategy. It outlines 12 steps for developing the research proposal, including identifying an area of research, formulating research questions, reviewing relevant literature, outlining the methodology and potential problems. It provides directions for organizing the report, which should include a title page, table of contents, abstract, introduction, literature review, methodology, research plan, conclusion and references. The report length should be between 8-12 pages.

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  • Writing the Research Proposal
  • Introduction to the Journal Article Review Task
  • Organization of the Research Proposal
  • Additional Proposal Components
  • Submission Instructions

Introduction to the Journal Article Review Task

What is a Research Proposal Report?

Writing a clear and convincing proposal for your research project is an important skill. Most
projects (in academia and in the workplace) require a detailed proposal before being allowed
to proceed (or even receive funding and resources!). Practising this genre will also help you
clarify in your own mind your research project scope and direction, and the contribution that
you plan to make to the field.

The Research Proposal Report seeks to answer the following questions:


 What is the problem being addressed?
 Why is the problem significant?
 What strategy is being proposed for attacking the problem?
 Why is this a good strategy?
Writing the Research Proposal

Here are some helpful steps to keep in mind, discuss with peers/your supervisor, and to
WRITE about.
Step 1: Identify a general area to research.
Step 2: Formulate a research question or questions.
Step 3: Identify the key constructs and/or concepts underlying the research area [theory,
practice, state of the art].
Step 4: Provide a justification for the research.
Step 5: Identify the subjects from whom or which you will collect data. Identify how you will
collect data.
Step 6: outline the procedure and methods you will use.
Step 7: Identify the type of data you will end up with.
Step 8: State what type of analysis or testing you will carry out on the data. Include how you
will validate your future results.
Step 9: Set out your research project outcomes.
Step 10: Identify the problems you anticipate.
Step 11: Set out possible solutions, alternatives or contingencies.
Step 12: Identify the resources required.

How to organize the research proposal report?


Organise your research proposal report as follows:

Title Page -
Include the institution and school name, the course code, the title of your research project,
your name and ID, supervisors' names (If any), date submitted, relevant image (Optional)

Table of Contents
Include the headings and subheadings of the report and page numbers.

Abstract
Length 150-250 words
Abstracts are essentially a summary of the whole text and provide an overview for the reader
to identify the key information that your text contains. Abstracts can be a very important tool
for advertising your work as they may be placed in journal databases, and they are often
placed in conference programs so attendees can decide which talks to attend. Your abstract
may be the first contact that readers have with your work.
Written as a single paragraph which usually has the following information;
• Background Information: Some writers present the big picture with a short statement that
places their work in context of the field.
• Purpose and scope of the work: State the problem/gap/potential and research project aim/s
• Method of investigation: Briefly explain your proposed approach (you haven't done the
research yet!)

• Most important results: Not relevant for a proposal abstract- but you may like to hypothesise
about the results.
• Main conclusions/outcomes: What you hope to contribute to the field and/or the novelty in
your proposed research.

Introduction
Explain the need for the research - include a problem statement and the research aims. [½ to
1 page]
Literature Review
Give a critical review of the developments/progress and the current state of the art in the field
related to your research topic. [4-5 pages including visuals]

Methodology/Approach
An overview that describes the major stages of your research - include objectives, a flow
diagram, summary descriptions of your subject/sample and your proposed approach [1 +
pages]

Research Plan
Include thoughtful insights into potential problems and your contingencies, plus any training,
possible publications, approvals, travel, or liaison/collaboration required. Also include a
realistic and detailed timeline of important milestones. [1 + pages]- Remember, it is a just
plan; not a blueprint!

Conclusion
Restate your justification and aims and finish with the predicted contribution or outcome of
the proposed research. [½ to 1 page]- Sell your project!

References
Include a list of all sources used in the report. Follow the style of a leading journal in your
field.

Bio Statement
A bio statement is a very short summary of your academic and related work history. Editors
of conferences and journals may request a short bio-statement to include with your
conference abstract or your journal article.
This is usually 50 to 150 words.
Include your academic name, current research/employment, past achievements (education,
research, employment) and major areas of research interest.
Example of Bio statement
Y.J. Lee is currently a research student in the Department of mechanical Engineering and is currently
working on the mechanical behaviours of spot welding. He received his BS in mechanics from
Beijing University and MS from the Chinese Academy of Sciences. His major research interests are
solid mechanics and spot welding.

How to upload the Article Review Assignment


NOTE- We RECOMMEND that you submit your draft report writing (multiple times) prior
to the due date on LMS. The proposal will be assessed after the Turn -it-in check. The
passing criteria is max 15% similarity index.

Length
3000 - 4500 words OR between 8 - 12 pages–(NB* word/page count does not include your
references, figures/tables, or appendices)

Research Proposal Report format:


A Word or PDF file is acceptable.
The header of the document should contain your full name and NUST student ID
Line spacing - 1.5; Font size 12; Font style – choose a clear font [e.g. Times New Roman,
Arial, Calibri] – nothing fancy!
The title page is not numbered. Pages after the title page but BEFORE the Introduction take
Roman Numbers [ i ii iii iv]. From the Introduction to the end of the document use Arabic
numerals for page numbers [1 2 3 4]

Due Date: Thursday 30 May, 2021, 11.00 pm


Length: Between 700 to 900 words

Assignment cover sheet:


Add assignment cover sheet – it must be signed and dated by you.
Scan and save as a pdf document.

Submission Instructions
Go to the topic "RM-898 Research Methodology’'
1. Upload your article review file into Turn-it-in “Assignment - 4’.
2. The passing criteria of this assignment is to secure more than 50% marks and to have a similarity of
index of less than 15% (Never copy paste the sentences from the literature).

Common questions

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The abstract plays a critical role as it is often the first contact that readers have with a research proposal. A well-crafted abstract can effectively convey the essence and significance of the proposed research, potentially influencing readers' decision to engage with the full document. It acts as a marketing tool that can impact perception by clearly outlining the importance, methodology, and potential contributions .

The literature review is critical as it contextualizes the research by providing a critical assessment of existing progress and current state of the art in the field related to the research topic. It should include developments/progress in the field, analysis of previous studies, gaps in current knowledge, and how the proposal will fill these gaps. This demonstrates the significance and originality of the proposed research .

Submitting a proposal draft multiple times is recommended to refine the content through feedback and ensure it is polished. Tools like Turn-it-in are suggested to check for similarity index, helping to maintain originality and meet academic integrity standards by ensuring less than 15% similarity .

The bio statement should be concise, usually between 50 to 150 words, and include the researcher's academic name, current research/employment, past achievements such as education, research, employment, and major areas of interest. These elements effectively present the researcher's credentials and establish credibility for the proposed research .

The key steps in writing a research proposal include identifying a research area, formulating research questions, identifying key constructs, providing justification for the research, selecting data collection subjects, outlining procedures, and defining analysis methods. These steps help in clarifying the research scope by ensuring that the researcher has a focused question, a solid theoretical foundation, a clear methodology, and anticipated results and contributions to the field .

An abstract serves as a concise summary that provides an overview of the research proposal, helping readers quickly understand the research context, purpose, methodology, and potential contributions. It typically contains background information, problem statement, research aims, proposed approach, and hypothesized outcomes .

The methodology section should include an overview of major stages of the research, objectives, a flow diagram illustrating the process, descriptions of the subject/sample, and the proposed approach. This structure helps in conveying a clear, logical plan for the research process and ensures that the methodology aligns with the research questions and objectives .

A well-drafted research plan contributes to success by identifying potential problems and contingencies, outlining necessary training, possible publications, approvals, and collaboration needed. It also includes a realistic timeline of milestones, which guides the execution of the research. This detailed foresight demonstrates the feasibility and readiness to tackle challenges, increasing the likelihood of proposal approval .

The formatting guidelines include using a clear font, specific line spacing, different page numbering systems pre- and post-introduction, and inclusion of a cover sheet. These guidelines ensure consistency and professional presentation, aiding readability and ensuring that the document meets institutional requirements .

The problem statement is crucial as it identifies the issue that the research will address, setting the context for its significance. It should answer questions like 'What is the problem?', 'Why is it significant?', and 'What are the research aims?'. This clarity helps to justify the need for the research and guides the research objectives .

Introduction to the Journal Article Review Task What is a Research Proposal Report? Writing a clear and convincing proposal
Step 12: Identify the resources required. How to organize the research proposal report? Organise your research proposal re
Literature Review Give a critical review of the developments/progress and the current state of the art in the field related
Beijing University and MS from the Chinese Academy of Sciences. His major research interests are solid mechanics and spot wel

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