University Research Coordination Office
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CBMS DLSU-AKIEBS RESEARCH PAPER PROPOSAL
(Please prepare one proposal per research topic)
I.
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)
II.
Introduction:
A. Background/Rationale: (This refers to the overview of the project
discussing the factors that led to the conceptualization of the problem)
B. 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)
C. Objectives: (This refers to the outcomes that the project intends to
achieve/bring about)
D. 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)
E. 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)
III.
Expected Outputs: (This refers to the products of the investigation which
would contribute to and increase the stock of knowledge/technology)
IV.
Procedure/Methodology: (This refers to the detailed technical/scientific
activities which include the research design, sampling plan, instrumentation,
statistical tools, and treatment of data)
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V.
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
End of Project
Targets
VI.
TARGETS
First Draft
March 13, 2009
To
Final Report
September 2009
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
VII.
Budget Requirement
Credential of Project Leader and Key Researchers: (This should
establish credibility and expertise of staff involved in the study)
VIII.
Bibliography: (This refers to the list of sources reviewed and cited in the
proposal)
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