The project proposal

By Engr. Rahat Ullah Lecturer CECOS University, Department of Civil Engineering

OUTLINE
Components of research proposal
1. Introduction 2. Contribution to knowledge and significance

3. Literature review
4. Approach and Methodology 5. Budget and feasibility 6. Schedule 7. Reference list

COMPONENTS OF RESEARCH PROPOSAL

1.

Introduction

brief contextual background to your study. Briefly tell why this study should be done. Use the proper referencing techniques. In the introduction, you should use evidence (facts, figures, and works by other authors) to convince us that your chosen research topic is:
Relevant Not already over-researched Feasible (in terms of scope, resources and a time frame)

(THE INTRODUCTION INCLUDES)

1.1 THE RESEARCH PROBLEM

The need to communicate what will be studied in clear, concise, and unambiguous terms One or more sentences indicating the goal, purpose, or overall direction of the study General characteristics
Identifies a need for the research Provides focus Provides a concise overview of the research

1.2

PURPOSE OF THE STUDY

Why is this study being undertaken? What is the possible contribution of this study -scientific, policy, a program, practical contribution? Is this study feasible? This should be one or two paragraphs.

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1.3 THE OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY

If your study is predominantly quantitative, you will suggest hypotheses here. If your study is qualitative or more exploratory and descriptive, you will formulate broad objectives.) List a few objectives.

1.4

THE RESEARCH QUESTIONS

The research question is one of the first methodological steps the investigator has to take when undertaking research. The research question must be accurately and clearly defined. The student or researcher then carries out the research necessary to answer the research question, whether this involves reading secondary sources over

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2.1

Contribution to knowledge and significance

Contribution to Knowledge (Academic Contribution)

Explain the benefits of the research in terms of generating new knowledge

2.2

Statement of Significance (Practical Contribution)

Describe how the research is significant and whether the research addresses an important problem in the field of knowledge, and the relationship of the proposal to work in the field generally.

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Literature review

The purpose of the literature review is to identify what past research has been carried out. The literature review also introduces the theoretical framework for the study. DO NOT include literature to support the methodology of your study here. This should be discussed in Approach and Methodology.

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Approach and Methodology

The methodology section should identify what data is intended to be collected, how it is to be gathered and how it is to be analyzed.

The proposed method(s) to be used for the study should be explained.

you need to explain how and why the method is appropriate for the study; for example if it has been used before in similar studies, or if not, how a new or different methodology illuminates the study. Indicate how your study will address the aims of the project that you have identified previous sections. Express how your findings can be generalized.

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Budget and feasibility

Proposed starting date Expected date of completion Are facilities available for the project Itemized detail of expenditure Yes or No?

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Schedule

Include a plan of expected progress in Gantt chart form.

Reference list
Include references here that are mentioned in this document. There are many accepted methods of referencing. Please ensure that whichever method you choose to use that you are consistent throughout the document.
Munson, Kenneth, World Unmanned Aircraft, Janes Publishing Company Limited, London, 1988. Ryans unmanned spy planes, Armed Forces Journal International, Fallbrook, California, 1982 Yan Zhang, Fenfen Xiong and Shuxing Yang, Numerical Simulation for Composite Wing Structure Design Optimization of a Mini-type Unmanned Aerial Vehicle, the Open Mechanical Engineering Journal, 2011, 5, 11-18

QUESTIONS?