There is no fixed formula for writing a proposal. Your challenge is to convince members of the research community that you have identified a problem that can be clarified by your research have a theoretical background and a methodical approach to solve the problem have a realistic time frame and reasonable expenses budgeted for? will […]
RESEARCH PROPOSAL FORMAT Title page Include your name, department and supervisor/s, title: Proposal for Thesis, and thesis title Table of Contents Abstract Include an outline of your proposal, what your research will involve, research questions or hypothesis, research methods and how you will analyze the data. Background Set out why you chose your topic – […]
Recommended length No more than 2500 words (excluding title, abstract & references); 5 – 7 pages is sufficient. Structuring a PhD proposal Title A title should summarize the main idea of the project. Include key words in the title, that can already draw in potential supervisors. Abstract (250 -500 words) An abstract is a condensed […]
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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 […]
