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Assessment: Research Proposal
Assessment Detail
This assessment requires students to develop a final research proposal based on the previous three assessments which should also include research ethics and proposed time frame. It is expected that students progressing to the MPMB/MBA will use this proposal as a base to further develop their Capstone research project (Applied Research Project) such as PR.16001. Students are recommended to develop their assessment in the following order:
1. Introduction (Problem definition & objective): State the research problem clearly (research questions), provide motivation for undertaking the research; provide succinct, clear, logical description of the objectives and plan of action.
2. Background (Literature and Previous Work): Discuss the objectives, methodologies and findings of relevant previous research that provides a background for your research topic. The aim is to provide a critique of existing work and identify gaps in knowledge and / or methodological weaknesses in existing research.
3. Significance & Broader Impact (Impact of Proposed Research): Discuss the potential value of solution or contribution to the research problem within and outside the area/field of study. Also discuss broader implications of the proposed research. Broader impacts may include social, economic, technical, ethical, translational, clinical, pharmaceutical, technological, or business aspects.
4. Research Design and Methods (Proposed Methodology): Discuss research methods/tools suitable for use to solve the defined problem. This should include the type of data to be used, how data will be collected and analysed, possible ethical issues and how these will be addressed. In addition, discuss why the methodology and methods you have selected is suitable to address the research question(s).
5. Results & Communication (Expected outcomes): Discuss what are the potential output of the proposed research and how the same will be disseminated to wider audience.
6. Conclusion: Summarize the key points from your proposal and reiterate the significance of the proposed research, why it is worth undertaking and what benefits it would have. End this with positive note so that your proposal will be considered for research.
7. Timeline: Present the tentative timeline for completing your research project. You should focus on completing your research work within 10 teaching weeks.
8. References: Include bibliographic detail of all in-text citations in APIC Harvard Style. Websites, blogs, personal communications are generally not viewed as a trusted source of reference.