“From research idea to research proposal—your step-by-step companion for confident academic writing.”
Writing a research proposal is often the most challenging step in a student’s research journey. This book is designed as a practical and easy-to-follow guide that helps researchers transform their ideas into well-structured and academically sound proposals. Covering every essential component—from problem identification and literature review to objectives, methodology, sampling, and ethical considerations—it provides step-by-step guidance in simple language. Enriched with examples, checklists, practical exercises, and sample formats, the book enables readers to develop their proposals with confidence and clarity. Ideal for M.Ed., MA in Education and Ph.D. scholars in Education, Humanities, and Social Sciences, this handbook serves as both a learning resource and a working companion. By the end of the book, readers will be equipped to prepare a complete, submission-ready research proposal grounded in academic rigour and scholarly responsibility.
Contents –
Chapter 1: Understanding the Research Proposal
Chapter 2: Writing the Title and Introduction
Chapter 3: Statement of the Problem
Chapter 4: Objectives of the Study
Chapter 5: Assumptions of the Study
Chapter 6: Need and Importance of the Study
Chapter 7: Research Questions and Hypothesis
Chapter 8: Review of Related Literature
Chapter 9: Research Methodology
Chapter 10: Scope, Limitations and Delimitations
Chapter 11: Significance of the Study
Chapter 12: Conceptual and Operational Definitions
Chapter 13: Tentative Chapterisation
Chapter 14: References and Bibliography
