Writing research proposal
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This document provides guidance on writing a research proposal. It discusses that a research proposal communicates the research problem, significance, and planned procedures to solve the problem. It is often required to present a brief plan before data collection, by a university, or for funding. The document outlines the key components of a strong research proposal, including an abstract, statement of the problem, significance, background, objectives, methods, work plan, personnel, facilities, and budget. It emphasizes developing clear objectives and thorough methods, justification of decisions, and arranging feedback on the proposal draft before final submission.
Writing research proposal
- 2. INTRODUCTION Written document specifying the research content before project commences Communicates research problems, its significance, planned procedures for solving the problems It is written for various reasons i. Presenting a brief plan before data collection in front of the professor ii. University requirement iii. Funding agencies
- 3. OVERVIEW OF RESEARCH PROPOSAL PREPARATION Clear idea of researcher’s plan Explanation of how and when various tasks are to be accomplished Determines the capability of the researcher for the proposed plan Evaluation criteria for proposals i. Importance of research question ii. Its theoretical relevance iii. Adequacy of research methods iv. Availability of appropriate personnel and facilities v. budget
- 4. GENERAL GUIDELINES PREPARING RESEARCH PROPOSAL Proposal content General tips on proposal presentation
- 5. PROPOSAL CONTENT Following the Format of institution Filling the kit of funding association or agencies a. Abstract b. Statement of the problem c. Significance of the problem d. Background of the problem e. Objectives f. Methods g. The work plan h. Personnel i. Facilities j. Budget
- 6. a. ABSTRACT Brief synopsis Helps as frame of reference Should be 200 – 300 words in length Concise study objectives and methods to be used
- 7. STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM Addressing the research problem Statement should say the importance Should not promise more than can be produced Broad and complex problems unlikely to solve
- 8. SIGNIFICANCE OF THE PROBLEM Explain how proposed research makes contribution to knowledge Indicates i. Generalizability ii. Contribution to theory iii. Potential for improving nursing practice & patient care iv. Possible applications or consequences of the knowledge to be gained
- 9. BACKGROUND OF THE PROBLEM How intended research builds on what has already done in an area Must strengthen the authors arguments concerning the significance of the study Orientation of the reader what is already known about the problem Indicate how proposed research augment the knowledge Serve as a demonstration of the researcher’s command of current knowledge in a field
- 10. OBJECTIVES Provides clear criteria against the research methods Stated as research hypothesis Conceptual frame work fit the variables of the study Avoid use of null hypotheses No possibility of hypotheses in descriptive and exploratory studies In that case frame the objectives in question form
- 11. METHODS Thorough research methods will give knowledge on application of research objectives Thorough method section includes a. Description of the sampling plan b. Instrumentation c. Specific procedures d. Analytic strategies e. Rationale for methods f. Potential methodological problems g. Intended strategies for handling the problems
- 12. THE WORK PLAN Plan of managing the work Work plan sequence to complete the task Anticipated length of time for the completion Personnel required for the completion It indicates how realistic and thorough the researcher is in designing the study
- 13. PERSONNEL Addressing Funding agencies Qualifications of the key project personnel description Competencies of project director and other team members
- 14. FACILITIES Requirement of special facilities Access to physiologic instrumentation, libraries, data processing equipments computers, special documents or records Reassurance of sponsors of advertisers Willingness of the institute in case of any need like space provision, equipment, services or data
- 15. BUDGET Project activity in monetary terms How much money need for various tasks Well conceived work plan helps for preparation of budget Difficulties in detailing budget indicates inadequacy insufficiently developed budget
- 16. GENERAL TIPS ON PROPOSAL PRESENTATION No exact steps to follow But some advise will minimize anxiety and frustration Following tips are especially relevant to funded research project I. Review a successful proposal II. Pay attention to reviewer’s criteria III. Be judicious in developing a research team IV. Justify and document the decisions V. Arrange for a critique for a proposal
- 17. I. REVIEW A SUCCESSFUL PROPOSAL Accepted written proposals Referring – journals, proposals Attending Reading Reading grants magazines
- 18. II. PAY ATTENTION TO REVIEWER’S CRITERIA Funding agencies provides criteria of reviewers Criteria may be list of questions, or specification of points to different aspects As an Eg National Institute of Child Health and human development funded some project related to fertility regulation using the following evaluating criteria Conceptualization of the problem ( 0 – 30 points) Project staff qualifications and availability ( 0 – 15 points) Data sources and analysis ( 0 – 20 points) Review of analysis of literature ( 0 – 15 points) Facilities and equipment ( 0 – 10 points)
- 19. III. BE JUDICIOUS IN DEVELOPING A RESEARCH TEAM Funding agencies weighs the qualification of the researcher Needs 3 brilliant theorists Compensate gaps and weakness by use of consultants No need of too many managers Unwise to have 5 or more top level professionals
- 20. IV. JUSTIFY AND DOCUMENT THE DECISIONS Proposal sometime fails because of poor confidence, inadequate thought, rationale for decisions Decision must be made carefully, minding the cost and benefits
- 21. Decision involves in Problem selected, population studied Size of the sample, data collection procedures to be used Use of comparison, control of extraneous variables, personnel working in project, analytic procedures
- 22. ARRANGE FOR A CRITIQUE FOR A PROPOSAL Before formal submission review the draft by other person Consultant participation in development of draft
- 23. FUNDING FOR THE RESEARCH PROPOSAL Government funding Private funding