Minimum Requirements of the Research Proposal
A. BASIC RESEARCH PROPOSAL TEMPLATE
I. Introduction and Rationale
II. Literature Review
III. Research Questions
IV. Scope and Limitation
V. Research Methodology
a. Sampling
b. Data Collection
c. Ethical Issues
d. Plan for Data Analysis
VI. Timetable / Gantt Chart
VII. Cost Estimates
VIII. Plans for Dissemination and Advocacy
IX. References
B. ACTION RESEARCH TEMPLATE
I. Context and Rationale
II. Action Research Questions
III. Proposed Innovation, Intervention, and Strategy
IV. Action Research Methods
a. Participants and/or other Sources of Data and Information
b. Data Gathering Methods
c. Data Analysis Plan
V. Action Research Work Plan and Timelines
VI. Cost Estimates
VII. Plans for Dissemination and Utilization
VIII. References
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