University Research Coordination Office

University Research Coordination Office

University Research Coordination Office

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CBMS DLSU-AKIEBS RESEARCH PAPER PROPOSAL

(Please prepare one proposal per research topic)

  1. Project Title: (This is the distinctive name given to the research proposal which describes the scope of work in specific, clear and concise terms)

Department/College:

Project Leader: (This refers to the head of the project, who manages the activities of the research team)

Duration: (This refers to the length of period or number of months or years to complete the research project)

  1. Introduction:
  1. Background/Rationale: (This refers to the overview of the project discussing the factors that led to the conceptualization of the problem)
  1. Statement of the Problem: (This refers to the problems both general and specific which the research proponent hopes to solve or offer solution, to reflect CBMS objective)
  1. Objectives: (This refers to the outcomes that the project intends to achieve/bring about)
  1. Review of Literature: (This refers to the body of literature related to the study being proposed and a discussion of the knowledge gaps that the proposed research will address)
  1. Significance of the Study: (This refers to the contribution of the study to a) national goals/plans; b) national policies c) emerging realities; d) regional (local goals/plans); e) community goals/plans)
  1. Expected Outputs: (This refers to the products of the investigation which would contribute to and increase the stock of knowledge/technology)
  1. Procedure/Methodology: (This refers to the detailed technical/scientific activities which include the research design, sampling plan, instrumentation, statistical tools, and treatment of data)
  1. Schedule of Activities: (This includes a brief description in chronological order of each activity. The starting date and planned completion date are indicated in year and month. Milestones or targets are also clearly set. Sample matrices that can be used to accomplish this section are shown below.)

Activity / Duration
From / To
TARGETS
End of Project / First Draft / Final Report
Targets / March 13, 2009 / September 2009
  1. Budgetary Requirements*: (This includes a detailed/itemized breakdown of the total project costs and the source/s of funds. A sample table is shown below.)

Budget Item / Budget Requirement
  1. Credential of Project Leader and Key Researchers: (This should establish credibility and expertise of staff involved in the study)
  1. Bibliography: (This refers to the list of sources reviewed and cited in the proposal)

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