DRAFT RS 11

• Queries researchers should tap into when writing a research proposal

  • In writing the proposal, what do I aspire to achieve?
  • Why do I want to achieve such goals?
  • How will I do it?
• Characteristics of a Good Research Proposal

  • Coherent, unified, and enthralling
  • Directs a problem, issue, or concern
  • Delivers firsthand information that will aid in solving the problem
  • Assumes a methodology suited in resolving the research question
  • Accomplishes a determined time frame
• Characteristics of a good research problem

  • It should express a relationship between two (2) or more variables
  • It should be stated clearly and unambiguously, usually in question form
  • It should be feasible to carry out such operations or activities
• Tips for writing a statement of the problem

  • Wording should be concise and distinctly written
  • Problems should be clearly identified by providing a short summary of your study
  • Persuasive arguments could be shown as to why the research is of value
  • Bits and pieces of the review of related literature could be presented to illustrate how the research applies to different sectors of the society
• Questions the significance of the study should answer

  • Why is it essential to investigate? What are its implications?
  • Can it be connected to other branches of knowledge? How?
  • How will it bring about change in altering our misconceptions of the world? Will this benefit decisions done by policy makers?
  • What new perspectives could be attributed to the completion of the study?
  • Once completed, how will this aid breakthrough in this field, and in other fields as well?
• Characteristics of a good hypothesis

  • It is a conceptual statement of the relation between two (2) or more variables
  • They are always in declarative sentence form, and they relate, whether generally or specifically; variables to variables
  • They can carry clear implications for testing the stated relations
• 0Way/redherring.pdf

  • United States of Alberta (2009)
• Evaluation of a Research Report Outline

  • Is the problem clearly stated?
  • Is the significance recognized?
  • Are specific questions raised?
  • Are there enough previous studies reviewed?
  • Is the review of the previous studies organized?
  • Is there adequate and clear description of the project?
  • Are data gathering instruments appropriate?
  • Is/Are statistical treatment/s appropriate?