Proposal Writing: ENG-301

Proposal Writing: ENG-301

• Course Title: English-B
• Course Code: ENG-301

Overview

• Topics covered: Introduction, Research Mythologies, Final Section
• Objectives: Students will understand how to write proposal research, main headings for proposal writing, steps of proposal writing

Contents

• Section 1: Introduction

  • 1.1: Background - provides context for the research topic, explains the research journey's starting point, interest in the topic, and development of the research question.
  • 1.2: Statement of the problem - concise summary of the issue the research project addresses, the foundational step in any research project.
  • 1.3: Objectives of the study - explains what the research aims to achieve, defining the scope and direction.
  • 1.4: Research Question - main question the research aims to answer, a crucial element for research papers, theses, and dissertations.
  • 1.5: Justification - the rationale explaining why the study is being conducted, showing gaps in previous studies, allowing exploration of these gaps, and helping the audience understand the importance.
  • 1.6: Limitation - constraints and restrictions affecting the scope, methodology, or results of the study.
  • 1.7: Scope - defines the boundaries of the research, specifying what is included and excluded.
  • 1.8: Elaborate key words -essential terms/phrases representing the core ideas in the study. These help readers/databases identify the main focus, making it easier to find relevant studies.

• Section II: Methodology

  • 2.1: Research Design - outlines the framework for conducting the research study, specifying the methods and procedures for data collection, analysis, and interpretation.
  • 2.2: Population - entire group of individuals, objects, or events with a common characteristic, studied to draw conclusions.
  • 2.3: Sample and Sampling Method - a subset of the population used for the study, techniques or procedures for selecting the sample.
  • 2.4: Plan of Analysis - detailed strategy outlining methods and techniques for processing, examining, and interpreting collected data.

• Section III: Final Section

  • 3.1: Research Timeline - a structured plan outlining key stages and estimated time needed for completion. This organizes workflows, sets deadlines and ensures all aspects of the study are planned and executed.
  • 3.2: References - sources of information cited, quoted or referred to in the study, these sources provide evidence and background information for the research. Citation styles (APA, MLA) are important to credit original authors, avoid plagiarism, and allow readers to verify sources.

Definition of Proposal Writing

• Proposal research is a written document detailing a plan for conducting a research project.
• It's a proposal to sponsors, institutions, or funding agencies to secure approval and funding for the research.
• The proposal outline includes the research problem/question, objectives, methodology, timeline, and expected outcomes, showcasing the study's contribution to existing knowledge/addressing specific issues.