PRIME UNIVERSITY
An assignment on:
Research Proposal
Course Title: Research Methodology
Course Code: LLB-433
Submitted To:
Md. Mostafijur Rahman
Assistant Professor
Department of Law,Prime University
Submitted By:
Al Imran Hossain
Batch: 43rd
ID: 163050101008
Program: LLB Hon’s
Department of Law
Prime University
What is research?
The systematic investigation into and study of
materials and sources in order to establish facts
and reach new conclusions.
What is proposal ?
A plan or suggestion, especially a formal or
written one, put forward for consideration by
others.
A research proposal “is a document that outlines how
you propose to undertake your research studies”.
Definition of research proposal
A research proposal is a document written by a
researcher that provides a detailed description of the
proposed program,
It is like an outline of the entire research process
that gives a reader a summary of the information
discussed in a project.
Importance of research proposal
Helps examine what the researcher intends t o do.
Research proposal can serve as a document of
contract for the project.
Research proposals can be effective starting places
to discuss projects with your professors, too.
The research proposal is able to give an overview of
the research project so that other people understand
the scope of the research, the significance of the
research, as well as your proposed methodology and
chosen research method.
Advantages of research proposal
Fund to support your research
Allow you to review and critically evaluate
your current research program
Convince yourself and others that your research
is worth supporting
Keep you focused on your research
program Develop novel ideas during
writing proposal
Relationship of research proposal
with research
Research proposal is a plan ,and research is action.
Research proposal is compulsory for
approving proposed research.
Research proposal is a schedule and research
is activity.
Research proposal is a mirror of research
Research proposal is a blue print of
research.
Research proposal can serve as a document of
contract for the project.
Types of research proposal
There are two major types of research proposal;
Internal External
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Academic Solicited
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Non-academic Unsolicited
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Internal research proposal
Academic :
• An academic proposal is the first step in producing a
thesis or major project. Its intent is to convince a
supervisor or academic committee that your topic and
approach are sound,
Non-academic:
This one is not for degree requirement that is submitted by
a university or a college teacher to some research
organization.
External research proposal
Solicited:
Solicited proposals are those that are written and
submitted in response to the issuance of a "Request for
Proposals, a document that identifies a specific
research problem of interest to the funding agency for
which they are specifically seeking a solution.
Interested investigator then submits a “concept” or
"white paper" briefly outlining their proposed
solution to the problem. If the funding agency or
company is interested, they may then request that the
investigator submit a full proposal for consideration
of funding.
External research proposal
Unsolicited :
Unsolicited proposals are those proposals that are
submitted by an investigator in response to a
"general call" for proposals that is issued by a
funding agency or company in a field or area of
study.
Component of research proposal
Title
Precise and accurate
Unambiguous
Avoid extremely long titles
Component of research proposal
Introduction
Orient the readers towards the topic.
Explain the importance and relevance of the topic
Justifies the choice of the topic.
Research question/hypothesis .
Component of research proposal
Statement of the problem
“The problem statement describes the context for the
study and it also identifies the general analysis
approach”.
Should indicate why the researcher needs to be done
and what will be its relevance.
Conveys information about a research problem.
Component of research proposal
Literature review
It shares with the reader the results of other
studies that are closely related to the study being
reported.
It prevents the duplication of work that has been done
before.
Theoretical framework
A summary.
Component of research proposal
Hypotheses
Build the case to support the hypothesis with literature
and data---no reinventing the wheel
Seeing is believing: Use schematic figures or
diagrams to help reviewers understand your model
and idea
State your hypothesis clearly in the abstract
and specific aims; alternative hypothesis in
case
Component of research proposal
Objective of study
The general objective of a study states what
researcher expect to achieve by the study in general
terms.
What to achieve.?
Component of research proposal
Work Plan
Include the major phases of the project:
estimate when you will start each stage of the
work, and how long it will take.
Sequencing, flow and timeline of the study.
Component of research proposal
Methodology
Subjective
Interviews
Questionnaires
Discussions
Surveys
Objective
Experimental
Use of measuring devices
Use of recording devices.
Component of research proposal
RESEARCH DESIGN
Descriptive case
study Mixed Method
Quantitative Method
Design Qualitative Method
Design
Component of research proposal
POPULATION AND SAMPLING
Indicate your sampling techniques .
Quantitative
Cluster Random Sampling
Size of sample
Population
Experimental and control
groups Prevention of bias, etc.
Component of research proposal
References
List all references cited in the proposal.
Make sure these references
are:– Up-to-date
Relevant
Original
source
The common error in proposal
writing
Too much detail on minor issues, but not enough
detail on major issues
Too many citation lapses and incorrect
references Sloppy writing
Failure to state all of the basic assumptions that
are relevant to the study.
Concerns irrelevant assumptions.
Selecting unsubstantiated assumptions which cannot
be defended by any logic, empirical evidence.
Evaluation of research proposal
1. Problem identification:
Is the problem/line of enquiry clearly defined?
Is the basic research problem well formulated, or is
it poorly and vaguely structured?
Is it briefly and concisely stated?
Evaluation of research proposal
2. Background to the research problem
Has there been an adequate description of the
background to the problem either under a
separate heading or as part of the literature?
3. Literature review
Is there clear evidence of a thorough review of
the literature?
Is there a theoretical engagement with the
relevant literature?
Evaluation of research proposal
4. Conceptual framework
Has a suitable hypothesis (or hypotheses) been
formulated, or has a suitable research question (or
research questions) been stated?
5. Objectives
Have the objectives been stated clearly?
6. Research design
Is the project and research design well structured
and outlined, or is it poorly articulated?
Has the research methodology been articulated clearly?
Evaluation of research proposal
7. Significance
Why is it important to undertake this research? Whom
will it benefit or to whom will it be important?
Has the expected outcome (or outcomes) of the research
been clearly identified?
8. Feasibility
Is the problem researchable and is it feasible? Do
the preliminary data and available resources
support its feasibility?
Does the candidate’s academic profile or potential
support his/her ability to accomplish the project?
Evaluation of research proposal
9. Other general comments
Is the proposal well structured or poorly compiled?
If the latter, what should be done to make it a well-
structured proposal?
10.Language
Has the research proposal been proofread and edited?
References
Turney,B., George, ROBB(1971).Research in
education: An introduction.
Wiersma, WiLLIAM,(1975).Research methods in
education.
Koul,LokESH,(1997).Methodology of
educational research
Best,Jone W.(2006).Research in education.
Marshall,Catherine,GretchB.Bossman.(1989).Designin
g Qualitative research.
Thanks
