Research proposal structure 1. A summary or abstract One or two paragraphs that summarise what you will do in the research project and how you will do it. 2. Problem, question or hypothesis The key details, approaches or framings the research project will focus on. If hypotheses are appropriate, they should be stated along with […]
Applicants are recommended to use the following structure when writing their research proposals: Title It is the prelude information of a proposal. Its content reflects the research aim of a study. Introduction/Scenario It is a prelude that explains what is the concern of a study. What do you plan to study? Why it is important […]
The Qualifying Examination is an oral examination administered by the Doctoral Committee plus an External Examiner. All doctoral students must take a Qualifying Examination. In preparation for the qualifying examination, a doctoral student must submit a written Research Proposal to the Doctoral Committee. After approval by the committee, the student may take the Qualifying Examination, […]
Guidelines for Proposal · Introduction to the proposal with defined rationale · The objectives of the proposal · Work plan: Both Schematic and in detail. Alternative plans to be defined where necessary. · Collaboration: Define the role of each […]
In preparing the research proposal for the purpose of the application, applicants are advised to observe the following format: Title Write a tentative title. It must be precise and concise (Maximum 15 words). Problem or Hypothesis State precisely and clearly what you intend to investigate (Maximum 100 words). Review of Related Literature Write a critical summary […]
SAMPLE RESEARCH PROPOSAL TITLE: WHAT SECTORS CAN BE ENGINES OF GROWTH? AN ANALYSIS OF MANUFACTURING IN INDIA INTRODUCTION The manufacturing sector is the engine of growth according to the traditional economic literature, and the impetus to growth in developed countries emanated from this sector. Recently doubts have been raised over the continued importance of the […]
JNU has a format for PhD synopsis that can help make research proposals better. Here are some tips to use this format, focusing on connecting different research ideas rather than following a strict order. PREPARING A RESEARCH PROPOSAL Title: Take care to choose a title that is descriptive of your work, but at the same […]
Proposal Defence Candidates are required to submit a softcopy of the complete research proposal report between 3,000~7,000 words to the Deputy Dean’s Office (tdekan_ias@um.edu.my) no later than two (2) weeks from the date of presentation including the following: Abstract Introduction, problem statement and scope of research Research objectives Summary of literature review Description of the […]
Research problem A research problem is a question that researcher wants to answer or a problem that a researcher wants to solve. Identification & formulation of a research problem is the first step of the research process. Selection of research problem depends on several factors such as researcher’s knowledge, skills, interest, expertise, motivation & creativity […]
Choosing your topic is the first step in the research process. Be aware that selecting a good topic may not be easy. It must be narrow and focused enough to be interesting, yet broad enough to find adequate information. Pick a topic that interests you. You are going to live with this topic for weeks […]
Guidelines for Pre Proposal Submission All the proposals would be received online through STARS website (https://stars.iisc.ac.in/) The procedure adopted will be as follows: 1. Submission of pre-proposal: This will include an executive summary, key objectives and optionally schematics of the research idea 2. Blind review: Because they will perform blind review of the preproposal, the […]
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Why do we need grants? The two most important things of any research project are idea and execution. The successful execution of the research project depends not only on the effort of the researcher but also on the available infrastructure to conduct the research. Many good ideas do not materialize into a good research project […]
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What are Interdisciplinary Journals? Journals which publish articles from a variety of fields are known as Interdisciplinary (ID) journals. They’re also journals that aren’t always related to one’s own field. They may or may not be “located” within a single discipline, but they serve a diverse range of subjects and fields. At the same time, […]
Funding opportunities in Engineering Field Funding Funding in engineering has become important in Educational Institutions especially Government and aided colleges as well as reputed private Institutions. Research plays a major role in engineering to develop some new innovative products through which value can be added to the departments also to the institution. Research Proposal and […]
Your manuscript’s aims, key data, and conclusions should be clear. The abstract should begin by summarizing the research question addressed and be explicit about the work’s contribution. You should be more concern about the following things in your article: What is the research’s key point of focus? Is it exciting and relevant? How original is […]
1) Register ORCID for your Research ORCID assigns you a unique digital identifier that separates you from other contributors and enables automatic connections between all of your professional endeavors. ORCID provides two core functions: A registry where you can get a one-of-a-kind id and keep track of your activities. APIs for authentication and system-to-system contact […]
Many fake journals are there in Scopus and SCI and particularly many journals have multiple websites for them. This causes great confusion and sometimes scholars get trapped into fake journals. The following are some of the tips to identify fake/predatory journals. Go for a detailed search of the journal website. Check whether the journal is […]
What is research problem? It’s a clear and definite statement or expression about your chosen area of concern, a difficulty to eliminate, a condition toimprove, or a troubling problem that exists in theory, literature, and practice. A research problem indicates a need for its meaningful investigation. Why is research problem important? It sets the scope. […]
H-index The h-index is short for the Hirsch index – Jorge E. Hirsch (2005). The h-index is an author-level metric that attempts to measure both the productivity and citation impact of the publications of a scientist or scholar. The h-index is simply a count of the largest number of papers (h) from a journal or […]
A “citation” is the way you tell your readers that certain material in your work came from another source. When do I need to cite? When you use words, thoughts, ideas, etc. of someone else. When you direct quote. When you paraphrase. When you use or reference an idea or thought that has already been […]
Finding a potential journal among 2.6 Million research journals (up to 2018 year) is a difficult task. The journal growing at a rate of about 10% per year. The author should have an idea before they publish an article. This page will provide a methods to identify potential journals, measuring research impact and useful tips […]
Writing a fund winning research proposal is important to demonstrate that you have worthwhile project to undertake and also to provide stepping stone for new opportunities. Research funding gives recognition and popularity to the researcher and his/her educational institution. But, writing a grant proposal can be a difficult task particularly for the inexperienced researcher. As […]
Patent A patent is an exclusive right granted to an innovation which is a product or service that generally provides a new way of doing things, or introduce a new technological solution to an issue. To gain a patent, a patent applicant must provide invention details on the technology to the public. Protection shall be […]
