Parts of the Research Proposal

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The research proposal is a framework for any

research study.


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` 1. Title Page` 2. Introduction of the Study` 3. Review of Related Literature` 4. Statement of the Problem`

5. Purpose of the Study` 6. Research Questions` 7. Hypotheses` 8. Definitions` 9. Assumptions` 10

. Limitations` 11. Methodology` 12.Significance of the Study` 13. References


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` It is a page at the beginning of a book that

gives its title and the name of the author

and publisher.

` Example:

The Effects of Collective Negotiations on

Nursing Job Satisfaction in RTR Hospital

in Tacloban.


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` It describes what the study will cover and should

be written in a manner that will make the reader

interested in the topic.

`A brief background of where the study will beconducted may be included.

` The operative word for this section is brief.

Keep in mind, this is a proposal not the

completed study.


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` This component reviews pertinent

literature and information relevant to your

topic.

` Previous research should be included.

` Five to 10 citations are satisfactory for the

proposal.

` Citations should be relevant and recent.


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` This part logically establishes the different underlyingintellectual motives for conducting the research on thisspecific topic.

` Opposing conclusions are a good way to set up the

statement of the problem.` Example:

There appears to be opposing conclusions in theresearch concerning collective bargaining and itseffect upon the plight of the nurses. Smith (2005)found that the bargaining had not benefited nurses.Jones (2005) noted that bargaining had greatlyenhanced nurse morale.


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` This section succinctly describes what the

researcher intends to find.

` Example:

` The purpose of this study is to determine

the extent to which the collective

bargaining process has influenced nurse

job satisfaction levels.


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` In this part, you will break down the Purpose of theStudy into several pertinent research questions.

` It is important for the following parts to fall logically inline:

1) Statement of the Problem2) Purpose of the Study

3) Research Questions

` Examples:

What was the level of nurse job satisfaction beforebargaining rights? What was the level of nurse jobsatisfaction after bargaining rights?


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` The research questions are put in

statistical terms in this section.

` Example:

There is no significant difference in

teacher job satisfaction following the

acquisition of bargaining rights.


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` In this part, define terms specific to your study that

may not be familiar to the outside reader.

` Specifically define general terms the researcher

assumes all individuals would know but might be

different in different school districts in a state, region

or nation.

` Example:

PNA-The National organization of Nurses - one

hundred percent of all RTR Hospital nurses are

members of this organization.


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`Any assumed aspect the researcher may

take should be duly stated.

` Example:

The instrument used in this study will

accurately measure the job satisfaction

levels of nurses.


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` Any boundary or limitation of the study must be

stated.

` Example:

The study will measure levels of job satisfaction inonly one hospital branch. Nurses surveyed may

vary in years of experience.


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This section includes the following four parts:

1. Subjectsi. Describe subjects or sample (who and where).

ii. The population may be described in this part.

2. Instrumenti. Give details about the test or instrument and specific

materials.

ii. Validity and reliability may be discussed.

3. Procedures

i. Describe a step-by-step process of the researchers plan ofaction.

ii. The timeline and permission to conduct the study maybe included.

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4. Data Analysis

i. Describe how the data will beanalyzed.

ii. The following information should beincluded

iii. The type of statistical test that will beused, whether or not means will becompared, and whether or not chartsor graphs will be included.


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` State why this study is worthy of the time and

effort that will go into it.

` Substantiate the reasoning behind conducting a

study of this type in this district, state or region.` Example:

Data derived from this study will serve as a guide

to hospitals in similar settings that are also

considering the collective bargaining process.


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`A sufficient amount of references should

be used. The number of references will

vary depending on the topic and resources

available.

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