writing the research proposal - massey university
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Writing the Research Proposal
Presenter:Dr. Tariq HabibyarLearning ConsultantNational Centre for Teaching and Learning - Wellington
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In this session:
What is a research proposal?
Organising a research proposal
Writing the research proposal
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Research Proposal:
A Statement of Intent
A written document for selling your idea
Written for thesis & dissertation
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Why a proposal?To convince your audience that:
Your research idea is worth studying
The problem it is addressing is of significance
You have chosen the best approach for studying the problem (methodology and design)
You are the right person (knowledgeable and confident)
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Length:
Will vary depending on:
– The purpose and details provided
– University requirements, discipline and topic
Read department guidelines
Discuss it with your lecturer
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Deciding your Research Topic:
• Passion and interest
• Contribution
• Challenge and Change
• Relevance and importance
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Basic Sections:
Title Introduction Literature Review Methodology Ethical statement Timeframe/Plan & Budget Primary references
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Title: Reflects what your study is about
Not too general
Clearly indicates your topic and the key issues/concepts you are exploring
Encapsulates what you intend to do
No more than 15 words
Make time to think about it
Catchy and attention grabbing (if possible)
Simple
May change as you progress
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Introduction:
Acquaints your reader with the topic
Historical Background
Your topic within the larger context…
Statement of the Problem
Rationale or Significance
Hypothesis (if relevant)
Delimitations
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Statement of the Problem:
Introduces the issue/gap/problem
Sets the context for the study
Justifies the need for your study
Concise and clear
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Significance, Rational:
• Refer back to the problem
• State your purpose/aim
• What objectives do you expect to achieve?
• What specific research question/s will be addressed?
• Why is it important to do this research?
• Contribution?
• Wider implications and uses?
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Hypothesis:
Prediction
Assumption
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Delimitations:
Your choices
Boundaries
Sets the parameters and tells reader what will and will not be included, and why
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Literature Review:
• Review the written work around your topic
• Show the relationship of your research to other local and international researches in the field
Discuss improvements in the field and what is already known
Clarify your study’s contribution to the field of knowledge
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Research Methodology:
Answers the ‘How’ of Your study
Answers the ‘Why’ for your choice of methodology and design’ (Justification)
Demonstrates the reasons behind your choice of :
– Methodological standpoints
– Methodological approaches
– Techniques for data collection and analysis
Justify your choice of one approach over another and its relevance and importance to your research
(Hart, 2005)
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Research Design:
The overall plan for collecting, handling, and analysing data in order to provide sufficient and suitable evidence to answer your research questions, accept/reject your hypotheses, or fulfil your aims and objectives
(Manalo & Trafford, 2004, p. 82)
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Methodological traditions (epistemology)
Positivism Post-positivism Interpretivism Phenomenology
Critical inquiry Post-modernism Etc.
Methodological approaches and cultures
Experimental Quasi-experimental Non-experimental
Phenomenological Grounded theory Action research
Ethnographic Ethno-methodological Hermeneutic Structuralist
Symbolic interactionist Critical inquiry Feminism Historical
Quantitative Qualitative Etc.
Methods (techniques) for data collection and analysis
Questionnaires Interviews Life history Content analysis
Case study Semiology Observational Conversation analysis
Discourse analysis Document analysis Concept mapping
Nominal group technique Comparative analysis Etc.
(Hart, 2005, p. 314)
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Data Analysis:
• Break down of data for understanding
Indicates how you will present results
Statistical tests you will use
Methods you use to prove your hypotheses
Tools used to move from exploration to discovery
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Ethics section:
Protect confidentiality, anonymity, and the physical and mental well-being of participants
Specific ethical issues of your research and how you intend to conform to the relevant ethical codes
“Code of Ethical Conduct for Research and Teaching Involving Human Subjects”
Other codes of conduct (e.g., relevant governmental/committee codes) also need to be mentioned
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Timeframe & Budget:
Timeline for the study
– Times and dates of each step of your research process
– Be as specific as possible
Budget estimate of costs involved in your study (need not be too detailed)
– Costs that will be incurred
– Indicate source of funds
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Primary References:
Highlight appropriate texts cited in your proposal
Supervisor guidance for other essential texts
Never underestimate the value of a good reference list
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Writing Tips:
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Paragraphs:
Clear, concise, and to the point
Consider:
– Paragraph organization
Follow T – Topic sentence/controlling idea
E – Explain, elaborate, or define
E – Evidence, examples, or illustrations
Between 100-150 words
Avoid long paragraphs of 250+ words
One main idea = one paragraph
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Paragraphs:
• Is there one main idea per paragraph?
• Is your paragraph relevant to the topic?
• Have you used topic sentences?
• Have you avoided short or overly long paragraphs?
• Is there a progression of ideas from one paragraph to another?
• Have you linked paragraphs together?
• Have you read it out loud to pick up errors?
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Sections:
• Is there a logical progression of ideas?
• Are sub-sections clearly labelled or sign-posted?
• Does it relate to an understanding of the thesis topic?
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Style:
• Is correct referencing style used?
• Is there appropriate use of evidence?
• Have you avoided clichés?
• Have you excluded emotive language?
• Is it the appropriate tone and level?
• Have you avoided slang or jargon?
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What we covered?
What is a research proposal?
Organizing a research proposal
Writing a research proposal
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What we covered?
What is a research proposal?
Organizing a research proposal
Writing a research proposal
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References
Coates, K.M. (2003). Selection bias operating against skilled candidates from countries-of-origin other than New Zealand. Unpublished Master’s thesis, Massey University, Auckland.
Fenton, P. (Ed.). (2002). Writing research proposals: For masters and doctoral students. (Available from the Student Learning Centre, Massey University, Auckland campus).
Hart, C. (2005). Doing your masters dissertation: Realizing your potential as a social scientist. London: Sage Publications,
Lu, J.H. (2002). Nutritional status of migrant Mainland Chinese children in Auckland. Unpublished Master’s thesis, Massey University, Auckland.
Mauch, J.E., & Birch, J.W. (1998). Guide to the successful thesis and dissertation: A handbook for student and faculty (4th ed.). New York: Marcel Dekker.
Sevillano, L.M. (1998). Filipino women writers: a literary history and anthology (1900-1969). Unpublished Doctoral dissertation, De La Salle University, Manila.
University of Auckland. (January, 2005). Guidelines for PhD full research proposals. Retrieved April 4, 2007, from the University of Auckland, Faculty of Arts website: http://tinyurl.com/2lgtnp