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Research ProposalA - Z
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Md Ramim Tanver Rahman
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Research Proposal
lWhat is a research proposal
l T h e importance of the research proposal
lBasic principles
l T h e length of a research proposal
lFormalities
lSelf Assessment of theProposal
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1. What is a researchproposal
1.1 definition
l "a document that presents a case for an idea and
the action one proposeswith respect to it."
lpurpose:
"to justify what you plan to do in order to gain
approval for it."
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content: a plan & outline
l central issues or research questions
l research methods
l the significance of the research
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function No. 1: informative
l (1) the background and context of your research
l (2 ) present understandings and knowledge on the topic.
l (3 ) how your research adds to, develops (or challenges)
existing literature
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function No. 2: persuasive --- “Will it work??”
l the research question is significant enough
l the method you plan to use is suitable and feasible
l the results are likely to prove fruitful.
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2. Importance of the researchproposal
(1) direction and map for yourresearch
Ø what you willdo,
Ø why it should bedone,
Ø how you will do itand
Ø what result you will expect
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(2) sell your research idea toyoursupervisor.
Ø think through the wholeproject
Ø condsider problems that mayoccur
Ø estimate thesize of a project
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(3) the opportunity foryour your supervisor to
evaluate theproject
Ø whether the results are likely to be significant?
Ø an appropriate methodology?
Ø conclusions are consistentwith youraims?
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l ( 4 ) forms the basis of your dissertation outline
l (5 ) transferable skill
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3. Basic principles
l(1) . A good proposal explains clearly three elements
Ø what research is intended,
Ø why it is being researched and
Ø how the researcher proposes to carry out the
research.
l(2). A good proposal is straightforward.
l(3). A good proposal uses clear and precise language.
l(4). A good proposal should be clearly organised.
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l(5). The nature -- not fully binding
Ø Yourproposal does NOT permanently set what you will
do.
Ø Good proposals evolve as the workprogresses.
Ø your proposal as an initial outline or a starting point
rather than a summary of the ‘final product’.
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4. The length of a researchproposal
lprinciple
Ø no set length fora proposal,
Ø to provide enoughinformation
Ø to avoid becoming unnecessarily wordy or repetitive
lrecommended length
Ø 2,000 words long, plus references and bibliography
Ø maximum 5000 words
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5. Elements of research proposal
l Cover page / Title page
l Abstract
l Introduction
l Issues / Research Question
lSignificance of theResearch
lLiterature Review
lMethodology
lTable of Contents / Outline
lTimetable
l Bibliography
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5.1 Cover page / Titlepage
lnecessary elements:
Ø your name, student ID,department
Ø supervisor/s,
Ø title of yourdissertation.
ltitle:
Ø The title should beshort.
Ø This is just a tentative /working title
Ø The title should beindicative.
Ø It should be consistent with the outline.
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ABSTRACT
Ø on a separate page, immediately following the title page
Ø at the top of the page in all-capital letters
Ø less than 200words
Ø brief summary / a condensed outline / quick overview
Ø including a short introduction,your research
questions, research methods and possible implications
Ø Be especiallyalert
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5.3 Introduction / Rationale /Statement of Topic
l the broad background of your research
Ø a brief overview of area and current state of knowledge
Ø recent debates on thetopic
Ø recent events
Ø the major issue, problem, or gap in knowledge.
Ø a legal framework
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l How did the problem or issue arise?
l Why is this an important area to study? (the practical
and/or theoretical value of theresearch)
l Are there any underlying assumptions?
l Definitions of key terms or concepts ?
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5.4 Issues / research question:
l questions that you seek to answer through your research
l the most important aspect; the focal point
l the clarity of the research question
l to reflect & refine: manageable project
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lWhat legal orgovernance question(s) do you intend to
investigate?
lWhat problem are you trying to resolve?
lWhat will be the purpose of your findings?
lWhat new understanding are you trying to provide?
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5.5 Importance/Significance of Research
Think about how your research may be used:
Ø may resolve theoretical questions in yourarea
Ø may develop better theoretical models in yourarea
Ø may correct a misunderstanding of thelaw
Ø may provide solutions toa legal problem
Ø may lead to lawreform
Ø may influence publicpolicy
Ø may change the way people behave
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5.6 Research Methodology
ltwo questions:
Ø what approach you will adoptand
Ø why this particularapproach is suitatble
l doctrinal
library-based, relying on information that alreadyexists
l comparative study
l fieldwork or empirical study
gathering information through direct interactionwith
people and processes
l historical approach
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5.7 literature review
(1) definition
l a critical summary and assessment of the range of
existing materials dealing with knowledge and
understanding in a given field….
l I t s purpose is to locate the research project, to form its
context or background, and to provide insights into
previous work.
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(2) content
–what is already known on the topic;
–how to integrate your study into a broader framework
of relevant theory and research:
relate to, build on & develop, or differsfrom
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(3) Step 1: Review
Ø collect --read -- understand -- summarize
l refer to key articles and texts and briefly explain how
they are relevant ro your research
l be selective and up-to-date
that you have done some research &
thatyou are familiarwith the topic
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(3) Step 2: Integration
l how to avoid a common problem: disconnection
critical assessment of the literature
Øto compare different views and assess the validity and
consistency
Ø to indicate where existing literature hastaken us: key
trend, latest result.
Ø to identify a gap in the existinglaw/literature
Ø to find a problem that needs to be solved.
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5.8 Table of contents
the structure of yourdissertation:
headings and subheadings
the dimensions and logic of the research topic.
a temporary organisational framework.
lnot fixed:
modification after research / based onfeedbacks
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5.9 Timetable:
l a schedule and plan
tasks and chapters -- stages and timeperiod
l I t is possible to revise the timetable.
l D o not underestimate the amount of time you need.
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5.10 References and Bibliography
l ( 1 ) it should be fully referenced
l (2 ) include a short bibliography
Ø not need to becomplete
Ø indicative: the most relevantworks
Ø does not count towards theword limit
Ø goes beyond cited work
lFollow a standard referencingsystem: OSCOLA
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6. Formalities
Ø typewritten in Times New Roman,
Ø 12 point fontsized,
Ø 1.5 - spaced.
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7. Self Assessment of the Proposal
a check list: 10questions
Ø (1) Is the title clearand concise?
Ø (2) Is the research questionmanageable?
Ø (3) Does the literature review draw on authors from
wide range of materials?
Ø (4) Is the proposed research methods suitableto
answer the researchquestion?
Ø (5 ) Is the time planfeasible?
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Ø (6) Does each footnote and each item in the
bibliography follow theOSCOLA?
Ø (7) Is it descriptive ordoes it reflect yourcritical
thinking?
Ø (8 )Is it up todate?
Ø (9) Is it written in a fluent, easy to read style?
Ø (10) Are there spelling, grammarand punctuation
mistakes?