HOW TO WRITE A

RESEARCH PROPASAL

Presented By
Dr. Rakesh R. Jani
(I/C Principal)
Rajesh A. Jadav
(Asst. Professor)
Shree Swaminarayan College of Commerce & Management

What is Research ?

Meaning of Research
Proposal
A

research proposal is a document

proposing a research project,
generally
in
the
sciences
or
academia, and generally constitutes
a request for sponsorship of that
research. Proposals are evaluated
on the cost and potential impact of
the proposed research, and on the
soundness of the proposed plan for
carrying it out.

Research Proposal
Elements

Title
2) Abstract
3) Introduction
4) Objective
5) Literature Review
6) Methods
7) Results
8) Discussion
9) References
10)Common Mistakes in Proposal Writing
1)

Title of Research
Proposal
Do`s
1) Concise
2) Descriptive
3) Attractive
4) Effective
5) Interesting
6) Specific
7) Focus on Research study

Title of Research
Proposal
Don'ts
1) Phrase
2) Lengthy
3) Complex
4) Meaning Less
5) Contradictory

Examples of Title
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Study on Banking
Comparative Study on Banks
Survey on Amul
Research on Mobile
Profitability Analyses
Research Proposal on Chocolate
Working Capital Analyses
Study on Insurance Sector
Management study on Nirma

Examples of Title
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Study on banking services of SBI

Bhavagar City
Comparative Study: Banking services
of HDFC & ICICI Bank Bhavnagar City
Study of Marketing Strategy of Amul
Products in Bhavnagar City.
Research on Mobile Services with
special Reference of BSNL Services
3 Years Profitability analysis of Excel
Crop Care Ltd.

Abstract of Research
Proposal
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Approximately 300 words

Research Question
Grounds
Hypothesis
Design
Procedures
Sample
Instruments
Summary

Introduction of Research
Proposal
Background
2) Purpose
3) Context
4) Research Problem
5) Interesting
6) Focused
7) Research Area
8) Significance
9) Depth
10)Clarity
1)

Objective of Proposal
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Achievability
Applicability
Clarity
Measurability
Simplicity
Understandability

Literature Review of Research Proposal

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Groundwork
Not Reinventing The Wheel
Your Knowledge
Your Understanding
Integrate and Synthesize the
Existing Literature
Develops a new model
Convinces Your Reader

Methods in Research Proposal

Plan
2) Describe the Activities
3) Approach
4) Address Your Research Question
5) Qualitative Research
6) Quantitative Research
7) Data Collection Process
8) Design
9) Subjects or Participants
10)Instruments
11)Procedure
1)

Results of Research Proposal

No Results at The Proposal Stage
2) Some Idea About Result
3) Data collecting, Statistical
Procedures Used for Results
4) Assumption Regarding Results
1)

Discussion of Research
Proposal
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Impact of Your Proposed

Research
Enthusiasm
Confidence
Merits of Your Proposal
Limitations & Weaknesses
Justified by Time & Financial
Constraints

References

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Books
Research Paper
Conferences
Newspapers
Dissertations
Public Information
Website

References

Book

Surname, Initial(s) (Year) Book

title in italics. Edition - if
available. Place: Publisher.
Jani, R.R. (2010), Service
Marketing, First Edition, Jaipur
(Rajasthan), Peredise Publication.

References
Research Paper
Surname, Initial(s) and Surname, Initial(s) (Year) 'Title of
article', Title of journal in italics, volume (issue),
page.
Dutt, Ravi (2016), An Empirical Investigation in The Role
of Micro-Finance Institutions Fostering Financial Inclusion
for Women in Haryana, International Journal of Research
in Commerce & Management, Volume 7, page 6 10.
Jani, Rakesh.R, (2011). A Study of Consumer Preference
of Amul Milk in Bhavnagar City in, SHARE, Journal of
Mutidisciplinary Research & Studies, Vol.2. No.4. page 40
44.

References

Conference
Surname author, Initial(s) (Year) 'Title of
paper', in Surname editor, Initial(s) (ed.) Title
of conference in italics. Place: Publisher,
page no.
News Paper
Surname, Initial(s) (Year) 'Title of article',
Title of newspaper in italics, Date, page.

References

Dissertations
Surname, Initial(s) (Year) Title of thesis or
dissertation in italics. PhD thesis. Institution,
Place
Website
Author (Year) Title in italics. Available at: URL
(Accessed: Date).

Common Mistakes in Proposal Writing

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Proper Context
Delimit The Boundary
Cite Landmark Studies
Accurately Present Contributions
by Other Researchers
Stay Focused
Develop an Argument

Thank You
Very Much