Management 2700B: Research Methods
Group Research Assignment – Spring 2005
Guide for Submitting Research Proposal for Project Funding
I.
Introduction
The major learning objective for this assignment is to combine theoretical and
applied understandings of different research methods, techniques, and tools
to create a proposed research project that is both relevant and functional.
a. Submission Deadline: 4:30, April 18, 2005
b. Proposals will be accepted only in hard copy format.
Double spaced, 20 page maximum excluding bibliography and appendices
if used.
II.
Overview of General Requirements
a. Proposal – The proposal will be reviewed and evaluated based on the
information you give about the project, the logical development of
concepts, propositions or hypotheses, tools for measuring and evaluating
your research statement, your research design (including administration,
incentives, budget, etc.), and the overall professionalism of your work.
III.
Proposal Guidelines
The following components must be included as part of your proposal:
Title page
Abstract or Executive Summary – 150 words maximum
Motivation - describe the importance or relevance of your proposed
study; present problem statement and objectives.
Literature Review - summarize prior research (secondary, exploratory,
etc.); develop construct or concept definitions which will be used in your
proposal; outline the propositions or hypotheses you will be testing (one
hypothesis per group member).
Research Design – describe method of data collection (administration,
follow-ups); population and sampling procedures (and size); data analysis
techniques; validity, reliability, and error relevant to your research design.
Instrument - cover letter; survey design – paying attention to layout, and
items (or questions) per construct
Ethics
Limitation and constraints
Possible Outcomes and importance of each
Bibliography - include as Appendix A
Budget – include as Appendix B
Team Description – include as Appendix C