RNW- Research Proposal / Position Paper (Lesson 2)

• A research proposal is a document that summarizes the ideas, impact, plans, and processes from beginning to end of the proposed research.
• A research proposal ensures that the time, effort, and money invested will not be wasted.
• Parts of a Research Proposal?


  Introduction, Methodology, Literature Cited, Budgetary Requirements
• This gives an overview of the study to be done.

  Introduction
• Significance of the Study - Includes the importance of the proposed study in the individuals and society.
• Objectives - the goals that the proposed study aims to accomplish.
• The specific date and place the proposed study would be conducted.
• Review of Related Literature - These are previous studies conducted, which are related to the proposed study.
• Methodology - This gives the details and processes that would be done for the proposed study to happen.
• Locale of the Study - The place where the study is conducted.
• Respondents - people who are asked to take part in a survey or experiment.
• Sampling Procedure - The process of selecting a sample from a population.
• Data Collection Strategy - The method used to collect data from the participants.
• Data Analysis - the part where the researcher tries to analyze the data gathered from the respondents.
• Work Schedule - it shows the timeline and division of tasks on certain days.
• Literature Cited - A list of all the sources used in the research.
• Budgetary Requirements - The amount of money needed to finance the project.
• A Position papers are made to defend a stand or opinion of an individual in a formal and academic way.
• A Position Paper may either be based on a person’s emotions, facts, or both.
• Position papers with supporting details like data and facts tend to be more reliable than others that are purely dependent on the writer’s feelings.
• Position papers with facts are more persuasive.
• A position paper has a clear purpose.
• A Position Paper is organized and orderly.
• A Position Paper is Factual and Reliable
• These are the steps in Writing a Position Paper

  • Decide on a Topic or Issue
  • Decide on your position
  • Research for evidences for both sides
  • Write your position paper and defend your opinion on the issue
• The first step to writing a position paper is deciding on a topic or issue that you want to write about. This can be something related to current events, social issues, political debates, or any other relevant topic.
• There are always two sides of a

  coin and this is the same with

  any issue. Choose your position

  and stand by it until the end.

  Decide on your position
• Your introduction should grab the reader's attention and clearly state your position on the issue. It should also include background information and context to set the stage for your arguments.
• Does a Position Paper has a focused and limited topic?

  Yes.