For the attached document (Problem Statement and Research questions.docx of my Research proposal) please provide The rationale, Definitions, The hypothesis.
Please use attached PPT, to create Rationale, Definition and The hypothesis
The rationale, is a brief summary of the need for the research study. Why is this topic being examined?
Definitions are a list of the terms you believe need to be defined for this research proposal for clarity or are not commonly known terms. The definitions section is typically one to two paragraphs in length (this depends largely upon the number of key words or phrases that must be defined).
The hypothesis is a brief statement of what you believe is the solutions to your stated problem and/or the answer(s) to your stated research question(s) that you will be able to prove through your proposed research.
Your hypothesis, rationale and definitions will also comply with the following general formatting requirements:
- Maximum of two (2) pages in length
- Typed using a 12-point Times New Roman font
- Double-spaced throughout entire paper
- Use a 1 inch margin
- Page header will include your title and page numbers
- Cover/Title page will include your name and the date of submission
Rationale
The rationale section of the research proposal identifies the need or justification for conducting your proposed research effort. Examples of matters that are typically addressed in the rationale section include (a) why it is important for the organization to solve the stated problem; (b) the manner in which the organization is suffering or being harmed, or will potentially suffer or be harmed, as a result of not solving the stated problem; or (c) the manner in which the organization will potentially benefit as a result of solving the stated problem. Your rationale must be clearly related to your problem statement and stated research question(s). It should be clear, concise, definitive, self-explanatory, unambiguous and readily understood by anyone who reads it.
Definitions
The definitions section of the proposal is intended to place boundaries around the scope or applicability of your proposed research effort by defining the specific and limited context in which certain key words or phrases are used in your proposal, as opposed to the broader or more general context in which the reader might otherwise interpret them. Limit definitions to those few key words or phrases for which clearly understanding the specific limited context in which you are using them is essential in order for the reader to correctly understand the overall scope and context of your proposal. Do not provide definitions for words or phrases that you are using in a manner that is consistent with their generally accepted or understood definitions or contexts. Providing such unnecessary definitions detracts from clarity. Consult a dictionary if you are uncertain regarding the generally accepted or understood definitions or contexts for a given word or phrase. Do not include any discussion in the definitions section regarding why you are using a particular word or phrase in your proposal or why you are using it in a particular context. This type of information should be self-evident in the narrative of the other sections of your proposal. Definitions shall not be presented in a glossary style or bullet format. Rather, they shall be presented in a paragraph narrative format. Citations shall be provided in the definitions section for any instances in which the definition or context for a word or term you are using is taken from a specific source (i.e., you are using the word or term in the specific context it was defined in another author’s work). In the event that you do not feel that you need to define any specific terms or phrases, then include a statement in the definitions section indicating that all of the keys words and phrases used in your proposal are being used in a manner consistent with their generally accepted definition or context. The definitions section is typically one to two paragraphs in length (this depends largely upon the number of key words or phrases that must be defined).
Hypothesis
The hypothesis section of the research proposal provides a definitive statement regarding what you believe is the solution to your stated problem and/or the answer(s) to your stated research question(s) that you will be able to prove through your proposed research. It is a statement, or statements, that will ultimately either be proved or disproved as a result of conducting your proposed research. It shall be clear, concise, definitive, self-explanatory, unambiguous, and readily understood by anyone who reads it. Your hypothesis shall clearly state what you believe is the solution to your stated problem and/or the answer(s) to your stated research question(s).
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