Research Proposal Outline

On the research proposal, it’s always a must to use section headings to make it easier for the reader to locate the information. Here is a sample research proposal outline based on APA guidelines to help you:

 

I.            Title Page

II.            Abstract (limit to 100-250 words)

III.            Introduction (2-3 pages)

1. The Problem that Needs to be Addressed
2. Research Variables
3. Summary

IV.            Review of Related Literature (5 -7 pages)

1. Brief History
2. Summary and Review of Existing Literature

V.            Methodology (3-5 pages)

1. Purpose
2. Paradigm
3. Study Design
4. Population sample
5. Investigative Techniques
6. Instrumentation
7. Data Collection
8. Data Analysis
9. Ethical Consideration
10. Biases
11. Assumptions
12. Limitations