Week 15

Today learning outcomes

• Clarified the fundamental concept of a research proposal: a structured document outlining the research topic, justification, and methodology.
• Recognized the dual goals of a research proposal: persuading others of the project's significance and showcasing the researcher's competence and work-plan.
• Explored the typical structure of a research proposal in the CPE department, organized into chapters focusing on introduction, literature review, and methods.
• Delved into the importance of using appropriate tenses in different sections of the proposal for clarity and coherence.
• Emphasized the significance of cohesive ties, such as transitional words, in creating fluid and logically organized content, especially in the methodology section.
• Examined an example paragraph with bolded cohesive ties to understand their effective use.
• Explored the application of the Business Model Canvas to research, encouraging a broad perspective on the research's purpose and significance.
• Reviewed a proposal checklist covering essential elements like title, background, problem statement, purpose, literature review, methodology, and references.
• Acknowledged the profound statement: "One's research is only as good as one's proposal," highlighting the critical role of a well-constructed proposal in shaping the trajectory of the research journey.
• Looking forward to applying the newly acquired knowledge in crafting a comprehensive and compelling research proposal.