Designing your First Research Proposal

Product Details:
Author(s):
Jansen, J and
Vithal, R
Year Published:
2019
Edition
2nd Edition
Type:
Print | Soft Cover
Language:
About this publication
This popular manual has received an updated and modern look while maintaining its succinct content.
Key Benefits:
• Clear and coherent strategy for preparing a research proposal for basic to advanced research
• Can be used in a variety of educational contexts in both tertiary and secondary education
• Workbook format for use in workshops for doctoral, Master’s and baccalaureate students
• Appropriate across many disciplines
• Accessible to English second-language speakers 
• Interactive structure promotes self-directed research training – suitable for distance education.
 
Content
Guidelines for the effective use of this manual
Steps in Writing a Research Proposal
Selecting a Focus
Identifying Critical Questions
Stating a Rationale
Conducting a Literature Review
Locating a Conceptual/Theoretical Framework
Preparing a Data Collection Plan
Planning for Data Analysis
Anticipating the Report Outline
Dealing with Validity and Reliability Concerns
Acknowledging the Limitations of the Research
Protecting Human Subjects (Ethics)
Estimating the Budget
Final Thoughts
Further Reading
Web Links/Resources
Interest / Benefit to
Honours, Masters’ and Doctoral Research Students Workshops, Distance education and Face-to-Face mentoring