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be a sample of the relevant literature, stated as an indication of what will be

extended.

 Objectives. Clearly identify the purpose of your study. Make sure to keep

your tone formal or conventional. A common mistake made in research

projects and proposals, especially for beginners who do not really know how

to write a research paper, is that they tend to use emotional words and

terms in their objectives and other parts of the paper.

 Justification/Significance of the study. The significance of your study may

include the meaning of the research work to you and to those who might

benefit from the research.

 Methodology: methods and procedures to be used for each research question

in gathering of data. These methods may include survey of literature on basis

of which models may be developed or extended; collection and synthesis of

data; surveys of given populations or institutions; observation of practices or

behaviors; experiments; etc. Social science, ethnographic, systems, historical,

political science and other methodologies can be used.

 References. Research paper writing has certain rules that some are not

even aware of. Plagiarism is a serious issue and it is essential for the writer to

cite the sources used in his project. The University has a Policy on Plagiarism

with penalties that apply.

NB: You are strongly advised to prepare this research proposal with the

assistance of the proposed supervisor.

Kindly contact the relevant

Department for researchers/lecturers in your field of study.

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