Guidelines to Writing Research Proposal for Higher Degree Programmes

Guideline to Writing Research Proposal for Higher Degree Programmes

Applicants for higher degree programmes by research are required to submit a comprehensive
statement of the research programme which they propose to carry out. The proposal should
comprise the following elements

Field of Research

Topic of Research Proposal

Background or a brief literature review
on the research topic

Objective of Study
Explain the objectives that influence
the research

Methodology of study
Explain the methods used in study
such as library research, lab work, field
work, historical documentary, interview,
survey, evaluation and analysis, etc.
Work schedule

Equipment required (where applicable)

Please give details on the estimated
costs (where applicable)

Brief bibliography
The research proposal should contain between 1,500-2,000 words or about four (4) pages.

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