Research Process

             RESEARCH PROCESS                               

                                  Hello readers ! This blog is a part of my academic writing. The blog is about Process Of Research. In this blog I'll write about which type of difficulties i had face during my topic selection of Research Proposal. 

* What is Research Proposal? 

                                     A research proposal is a document proposing a research project, generally in the sciences or academia, and generally constitutes a request for sponsorship of that research. Proposals are evaluated on the cost and potential impact of the proposed research, and on the soundness of the proposed plan for carrying it out. Research proposals generally address several key points:

• What research question(s) will be addressed, and how they will be addressed
• How much time and expense will be required for the research
• What prior research has been done on the topic
• How the results of the research will be evaluated
• How the research will benefit the sponsoring organization and other parties. 

                                Academic research proposals are generally written as part of the initial requirements of writing a thesis, research paper, or dissertation. They generally follow the same format as a research paper, with an introduction, a literature review, a discussion of research methodology and goals, and a conclusion. This basic structure may vary between projects and between fields, each of which may have its own requirements.

                                   The purpose of a research proposal can be summarised as follows:

• To propose a research project that will result in a significant contribution to knowledge.
• To formulate a detailed plan of the project including methodological approach and theoretical framework.
• To ensure that the proposed research is achievable within the required time and with the available resources.
• To demonstrate that you have adequate expertise and experience to undertake the project.

                                Even if the completion of a research proposal is not a requirement of your candidature, it is a good idea to write one. Writing a research proposal will encourage you to clarify your objectives and key ideas.

                                      It will enable you to think about each stage of the research process so that you can develop a clear and detailed plan. It will also help you to foresee problems that you may encounter during your candidature and prompt you to think about how you will manage them when they arise.

Which skills are required for a research proposal?

                                      Writing a research proposal engages a number of skills. These skills can be grouped into three clusters:

Subject knowledge and research skills

                                          The proposal gives you an opportunity to exhibit your mastery of subject knowledge and familiarity with current research trends.

Critical thinking skills

                                      A good research proposal displays evidence of advanced analysis, evaluation and synthesis skills, as well as creativity and the ability to combine vertical and lateral thinking.

Communication skills

                                     The proposal displays your ability to express yourself in precise and concise language. 

                               It is necessary to keep these skills in mind as you work on your proposal as your readers will be looking for evidence of them in your writing.

Content and structure

                                     The required content and structure of a research proposal varies from one field of study to another. You should therefore consult closely with your supervisor so that you are made aware of any particular requirements in your field of study. In general, however, a research proposal consists of the following elements:

• Background to the topic, significance and research problem
• Research aims and questions
• Review of literature
• Study/project design
• Timeline
• Expected outcomes/impact

Zeroing in on the target

                                  It is useful to think of a research proposal as an exercise in zeroing in from the big picture (the broad academic field) to a specific target (your project).

                                      First, the proposal needs to identify a specific research area in the broader landscape of the discipline, and establish why it is significant and worth exploring.

                                   Second, the proposal needs to identify an existing or newly identified gap in knowledge that can be developed into a significant research problem.

                                      Third, the proposal needs to build a convincing case for your project as a viable way of approaching the research problem. This aspect is often the most exciting and creative part of the proposal. It allows you to showcase how your project design brings a new approach to an existing or newly identified problem.

                                   Finally, the proposal needs to demonstrate that your approach to the problem is achievable within the period of your candidature.

                          When i chose my topic for Research Proposal i was that i want to do this on my favorite hollywood movie Pirates Of The Caribbean. At first i set my eyes on Jack Sparrow's ( Main Character of the movie ) compass which doesn't works as per normal people but it shows right path of what do you want or what do you wish for. Jack didn't have fear of losing that compass as well as he doesn't like to give it to someone else but sometimes he give it to others to get an accurate path for what he wishes for. But this topic was not enough for the Research Proposal. So i chose another topic the topic is Concept of feminism in Pirates Of The Caribbean ( Here is the link of my blog on the Research Proposal )

                                 I found it quite difficult to write about all the female characters of the movie. Because there are lots of female characters in the movie. But i write about many of them. I mentioned about piracy of women in that blog. For that i wrote about why women were not allowed on the ship. Our proff. Vaidehi mam guide us in this. The Research Proposal is quite difficult form of academic writing. But i complete it by due date.

* CONCLUSION 

                                      Research Proposal is quite difficult task for us but we does it very smoothly by guidance of our professor Vaidehi mam. The Research Paper is very informative for students in their academic course. 

Miner, J.T., & Miner, L.E. (2005). Models of Proposal Planning and Writing. Praegar.