HOW TO WRITE A RESEARCH PROPOSAL AND AND UNDERGRADUATE PROJECT AND PROPOSAL

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How to write a research proposal

A ROAD MAP TO HOW TO WRITE A RESEARCH PROPOSAL AND AND PROJECT by Prof V. A. Jideani

These guidelines would help you on how to write a research proposal for your academic research, also how to write a project for your undergraduate project module.

If you are a 4th or final year undergraduate student, or you intend to write a project, and research proposal then this beautiful piece of a research proposal and project guideline is for you. And it’s FREE.

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ROAD MAP TO WRITING A THESIS

This research workshop material contains concise and well-detailed steps on writing a research proposal, starting from the proposal and project proposal processes and the major elements of a research proposal, distinguishing between a research proposal and a research thesis/project. This material can help you to develop in the following areas listed below. 

Research Proposal Format:

  1. Background/Introduction
  2. Problem Statement
  3. Objectives
  4. Hypothesis
  5. Ethics in Research

In minutes, following the detailed steps that are present in the material and as well participating in the exercises that are given in the research material.

This is a very helpful material if you are a beginner in writing a project and research proposal.

A BRIEF LOOK ON THE CONTENT OF WRITING A RESEARCH PROPOSAL (FORMULATING A PROBLEM STATEMENT).

Formulating Problem Statement
  1. The problem statement convinces the reader that the problem is real and worth investigating.
  2. Consists of 3 statements:
    • The Ideal
    • The Reality
    • The Consequences
  3. By situating the ideal scenario next to the situation as it exists, you can persuade the reader that the problem exists as well as emphasize the consequences of ignoring or addressing the problem.
  4. Describe the goals, desired state, or the values that are considered important and that are relevant to the problem (Description of the ideal scenario)- Statement 1
    • Connect statements 1 & 2 using a term such as “but”, “however,”, unfortunately”, or “despite”.
  5. Describe a condition that prevents the goal, state, or value discussed in statement 1 from being achieved or realized at present (The reality of the situation)- Statement 2
  6. Using specific details, show how the situation in statement 2 contains the little promise of improvement unless something is done. Then emphasize the benefits of the research by projecting the consequences of the possible solutions as well (The consequences)- Statement 3.
  7. End with your proposed research to investigate the possibility of making reality more like the ideal.
 Example 1

Polony was produced from Bambara groundnut (Moumakua, 2011). However, due to the bulkiness, the product was high in hardness and chewiness.  Furthermore, the overall acceptability of the product indicated that the consumer neither liked nor disliked the product and the leguminous taste was not very appealing.  Therefore, there is a need to improve the texture and taste of the BGNP.

Exercise 2.
  • Describe the values that are considered important and that are relevant to the problem (Ideal scenario).
  • Describe a condition that prevents value described in statement 1 from being achieved or realized at present (The reality of the situation).
  • Using specific details, show how the situation in statement 2 contains the little promise of improvement unless something is done. Then emphasize the benefits of the research by projecting the consequences of the possible solutions as well (The consequences).
  • Write down the problem statement.

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A ROAD MAP TO HOW TO WRITE A PROJECT PROPOSAL AND AND UNDERGRADUATE PROJECT

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