HMPYC80 Research Proposal Structure template 2022

HMPYC80
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

RESEARCH PROPOSAL
TEMPLATE

2022




THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS:

 Template structure of a qualitative research proposal
 Structure set according to the RRI REVISED marking
criteria, tut 102, 103 and 104
 RRI REVISED analysis included
 Tut letter pages included for content assistance
 Checklists included
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, TITLE: Qualitative Study on the Effects of Variable 1 on Variable 2 in
South African Students
Author: Student number (do not write your name)


1. Abstract
Research interest: This research aims to investigate/understand/quantify/experiment/
observe…(state your research problem fully; provide context such as the research setting;
elaborate on the phenomena or why your study is needed briefly) . Tips on research statement
formation are discussed on page 22.
Sample:
(1) Describe your population sample…age, gender, demographic, ect.
(2) State your sample size.
(3) State the sampling strategy.

Method:
(1) State your research method/approach: A qualitative approach will be used with a….
(2) Name the methodologies you will be using. The research paradigm/ontology, ect.
Anything that has been involved in your methodologies.
(3) This will be collected via…. (data collection method such as interviews, direct
observation, ect), utilising …..as an (analysis method, such as thematic analysis, ect).
Research statement:
(1)The purpose of this study is to investigate understand/quantify/experiment/ observe….
Tips on research statement formation are discussed on page 22.


Keywords: variable 1 (psychological constructed is needed), variable 2, setting (South
Africa), demographic of the sample (example: rural communities/ university students, ect)
research approach (qualitative), psychological theory of choice, check RRI REVISED
criteria to ensure you meet marking criteria


 Abstract is typically 150 – 250 words. This can be combined as 1 paragraph. Do
not reference in the abstract.
 TUT 103, page 42 helps with structure.

>>>HMPYC80_2022_TL_103_0_B.pdf

https://mymodules.dtls.unisa.ac.za/mod/folder/view.php?id=111464



 TUT 104, page 44 helps with formatting (font, line spacing ect)

>>>HMPYC80_2022_TL_104_0_B.pdf
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https://mymodules.dtls.unisa.ac.za/mod/folder/view.php?id=111464

,This declaration can be found on page 43 of TUTORIAL LETTER 104, 2022




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, Table of Contents
1. Abstract ........................................................................................................................................... 1
2. Background of the research problem .............................................................................................. 4
3. The research problem ...................................................................................................................... 4
3.1. The Research Question ........................................................................................................... 5
3.2 The Research Aims and Objectives ........................................................................................ 5
4. Literature Review............................................................................................................................ 5
4.1. Key concepts, theories and studies ......................................................................................... 6
4.1.1. Variable 1 (state the actual variable, for instance, Anorexia Nervosa) .......................... 6
4.1.2. Variable 2 (state the actual variable, for instance, Social Media) .................................. 6
4.1.3. Theories, methodologies and results .............................................................................. 7
4.2. Gaps in the existing knowledge .............................................................................................. 7
5. Research Methodology ................................................................................................................... 8
5.1. Research Design...................................................................................................................... 8
5.2. Sampling ................................................................................................................................. 8
5.3. Data Collection ....................................................................................................................... 9
5.4. Data Analysis .......................................................................................................................... 9
5.5. Trustworthiness ....................................................................................................................... 9
6. Ethical Considerations .................................................................................................................... 9
Ethical Clearances ......................................................................................................................... 10
7. Expected Outcomes ...................................................................................................................... 11
8. References ..................................................................................................................................... 12
9. Appendices .................................................................................................................................... 20




 LENGTH OF THE PROPOSAL S BETWEEN 1O AND 20 PAGES OF CONTENT
 (THIS STRUCTURE WILL BE SUBJECTIVE TO YOUR STUDY)
 This is only a guide. You are free to add any information you think is important under each heading.
 Alternate structures are discussed on page 21.
 The prescribed Grassroots textbook for HMPYC80 can be used for methodology definitions, ect.




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