RMG09419 Project Guide: A. Title / Topic

RMG09419 Project guide
a. Title / Topic
Should accurately reflect the scope and content of the study and not how
the study is to be done.
b. Background (atleast 3 pages)

This provides the rationale of the study providing evidence and conditions
of the existing situations to make the reader feel the urgency of the problem
and the need to study it in order to solve it or contribute to its solution.
First ensure that your proposal has addressed key components below. Pay
special attention to the background (at least 3 pages) covering the following;
• Geographical context - why that location and scope

• Historical context - describe the evolution of the research issue and
show evidence that it exists
• Contemporary context - describe the current debate in the literature
(do literature review) on the issue - who has done this, findings and
research gaps
• Policy context - why is this important for national policy
In addition,
• Within the first sentence, try to capture the thrust of your research
• Avoid circular reasoning
• Make your introduction interesting in order to capture the interest of
your audience
c. Statement of the Problem

• What is it that you want to investigate? Or what is the problem that you
think your research will seek to address? This requires careful
formulation and refers to what has been identified as the research
problem and needs a solution in the practical world, theoretical world
or both.
• Should clearly state the nature of the problem and its known or
estimated magnitude / extent locally, regionally or even globally.
• Should be concise and brief (not more than 1 paragraph)
d. General Objective /Aim/ Purpose

Refers to the general intention of the project. Should clearly spell out what
the project is supposed to accomplish.
e. Specific Objectives
These are specific aims/objectives arising directly from the general
objective/purpose/aim of the study. For each specific objective one must have
a method to attempt to achieve it. Specific objectives should advisably not
exceed three in number. Objectives/purpose/aims should be SMART:
Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, and Time bound (achievable
within a specific time frame).
f. Research Questions / Postulates (applicable for Research)

These are questions that are raised that the research will seek to answer so as
to address the research problem and objectives stated. Hypotheses are
statements to be empirically tested.
g. Significance / Justification
This refers to the relevance of study in terms of academic contributions and
practical use that might be made of the findings. It should reflect on knowledge
creation, technological or socio-economic value to the community.
Statements:
• Should convince readers of the importance of the proposal/research
• Show how the project will contribute to theory
• Reflect description of specific application of knowledge gained and its
potential importance
• Indicate why the research is still important whether such work has been
done before
h. Methodology (atleast 3-5 pages)

This is a detailed description of selected methodology i.e. step-by-step
methods of how one intends to achieve objectives of the research. This section
comprises
• Conceptual framework: Relevant variables in line with the research
questions and their relationship
• Theoretical framework: Relevant theory to support the conceptual
framework including the testable hypothesis/proposition
• Analytical framework:
o Measurement of variables (indicators and data types required for
each variable)
o data collection approaches and tools, e.g. sample size, sampling
procedure, data collection tools (e.g. question guide,
questionnaire – append to document draft version)
o Data analysis - how the data will be analysed (quantitative,
qualitative tools)
i. References
This is a list of all works cited and should be written according to the approved
format. References should be cited using a consistent style. References only
include references cited in the text. Bibliographies are usually more exhaustive,
sometimes annotated and may also include material that you consulted but did
not refer to specifically in the text.

RMG09419 Project Guide: A. Title / Topic

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RMG09419 Project guide

b. Background (atleast 3 pages)

• Geographical context - why that location and scope

c. Statement of the Problem

d. General Objective /Aim/ Purpose

f. Research Questions / Postulates (applicable for Research)

h. Methodology (atleast 3-5 pages)

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