Research proposal using the CHED-GIA Format

Ida h. revalebicol university research & development center

PRESENTATION:

CHED-GIA PROPOSAL FORMAT

REVIEW OF THE BASIC PARTS OF THE PROPOSAL

Research is not rearrangement of known knowledge

“If we knew what it was we were doing, it would not be called research, would it?”

Albert Einstein

Research Seeks Out of ordinary solutions

“To an uninspired scientist with a hammer, everything looks like a nail”Albert Einstein

Research Requires Imagination

Imagination is more important than knowledge.– For knowledge is limited to all we now know andunderstand,– while imagination embraces the entire world, and all there ever will be to know and understand

• Logic will get you from A to B. Imagination willtake you everywhere

Albert Einstein

…few TIPS in writing a research proposal for FUNDING…

Fact 1: Reviewers• Your proposal is often read by one or two experts in your field. However, theprogram manager, and perhaps otherreviewers are not experts.• Remedy:

– You must write your proposal for their benefit too.

Fact 2: Overwhelmed Managers• The program managers and panel members often see a large number of proposals

• Remedy:

– You have to grab your reader's attention from the beginning.

Fact 3: Perfection• Your proposal may not be perfectRemedy:

– Keep a humble attitude– Ask people to suggest ways to improve yourproposal. Don’t be defensive• If they misunderstand what you were trying to say, rewrite it to clear the misunderstanding• If they don't immediately see the merit of yourproposal, rewrite it until they do.

RESEARCH PROPOSAL FORMAT

THREE MAJOR COMPONENTS

1.BASIC INFORMATION

2.TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION

3.WORK AND FINANCIAL PLAN

Proposal Components…

BASIC INFORMATION1. Research / Project Title

2. Proponent and Institution

3. Implementing Agency/Agencies

4. Research Project Components• PROGRAM / PROJECT / STUDY

5. Project Duration

6. Total Budget Requested

Proposal Components…

TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION

1. Rationale

2. Objectives

3. Expected Output

4. Significance of the Study

5. Review of Literature

6. Conceptual and/or Theoretical Framework

Proposal Components…

7. Methodology

• Research site (location)

• Unit of Analysis / Respondents

• Research Design & Data Analysis

• Research Instrument

• Major Activities (Use a Gantt Chart)

Proposal Components…

8. Budgetary Requirement9. Bibliography / Literature CitedAttachments:• Logframe• Work plan• Financial plan• Profile of the proponent• TERMS OF REFERENCE

Proposal Components…

WORK AND FINANCIAL PLAN

1. Proposed Timetable for the Project

2. Research Manpower schedule

3. Budget

4. Quarterly Financial Plan

POINTS TO CONSIDER

Points to consider…I. RESEARCH TITLE

II. BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY

III. REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

IV. CONCEPTUAL/THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK

V. STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM

VI. ASSUMPTIONS

Points to consider…VII. SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY

VIII. DEFINITION OF TERMS

IX. SCOPE AND LIMITATION

X. METHODOLOGY

XI. BIBLIOGRAPHY

XII. WORK PLAN

XIII. FINANCIAL PLAN

RESEARCH TITLE

• Must be reflective of its problem

• Must answer the following questions:WHAT

WHO

WHERE

BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY DESCRIBE THE EXISTING AND PREVAILING

PROBLEM SITUATION BASED ON THE RESEARCHER’S EXPERIENCE

GIVE STRONG JUSTIFICATION FOR SELECTING SUCH RESEARCH PROBLEM IN HIS/HER CAPACITY AS A RESEARCHER

LINK AND RELATE THE BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY TO THE PROPOSED RESEARCH PROBLEM

REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURERelated literature includes…Research findings

Published or unpublished theories

Principles formulated by experts or authorities in some field or discipline

Ideas or opinions of experts contained in books, pamphlets, magazines and periodicals

REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURERelated literature includes…

Written in terms of the purpose of the study

Authoritative as evaluated

Give reference

Thematically organized

synthesized

CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK• The schematic diagram shows the

variable included in the study• Arrows or line shows the relationship

between the dependent and independent variables

• Independent and dependent variables should be clearly discussed and explained how these would influence the results of the study

THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK

• Theories

• Principles

• Generalizations

• Research findings

STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM

• INTRODUCTORY STATEMENT – reflects the main problem

• Sub-problemNot answerable by either yes or no, when and

where Include all independent and moderate variablesArranged in logical orderExtensive in coverageMutually exclusive in its dimensions• If quantitative avoid the “how questions”

ASSUMPTIONS

• A proposition of some occurences or consideration in eliminating the area of the study

• A proposition based on the researcher’s intuition, experience, and observations but is not scientifically proven

• Adopted as premise to the solution of the problem envisioned by the researcher

SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY• Contribution of the study to

knowledge• New knowledge in the field• A check on theMajor findings of other studiesValidity of the findings in a different

populationTrends over timeOther findings using different

methodology

THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK

• Discusses the importance of the study to:

The societyThe countryThe governmentThe institutionThe agency concernedThe curriculum planners and developersThe researchers

SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY

• EXPOUNDS ON THE STUDY’S PROBABLE IMPACT TO EDUCATION, SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ON-GOING RESEARCHERS AND ETC.

DEFINITION OF TERMS

The terms to be operationally defined :Are those used throughout the

studyMay be a word or a phraseUsually taken from the titleThe statement of the problem or

hypothesis

SCOPE AND LIMITATION• Explains the nature, coverage and time

frame of the study• Presents in brief the subject area of

investigation, the place, the time period or school year covered

• Discuss the variables included in the study and the exclusion of other variables which are expected to be included

• Indicates the extent of capability of results arising from the sampling population

METHODOLOGY

• Research locale• Research Design• Population sampling or

respondents of the study• Research instruments• Statistical treatment of data

METHODOLOGY

RESEARCH LOCALE

• Discuss the place or setting of the study

• Show the target populationNOTE: only important features with bearing

on the present study should be included.

METHODOLOGY

RESEARCH DESIGN• Describes the research mode

whether it is…True experimental or quasi-experimentalDescriptive or survey researchHistorical researchQualitative researchEthnographicetc

METHODOLOGY

POPULATION SAMPLING OR RESPONDENTS OF THE STUDY

• Describes the target population and the sample frame

• Specifies the sampling technique used

• Show how the sample size is determined

METHODOLOGY

RESEARCH INSTRUMENT• Explains the specific type of research

instrument used such as:QUESTIONNAIRE CHECKLISTQUESTIONNAIRE-CHECKLIST STRUCTURED INTERVIEW TEACHER-MADE TEST STANDARDIZED INSTRUMENT ADOPTED/BORROWED WITH

PERMISSION FROM OTHER SOURCES

METHODOLOGY

RESEARCH INSTRUMENT• Explain instruments to be used and the

information it will produce• Explain establishment of validity and

reliability• Only experts will validate such instrument• Appropriate statistical test should be given

and the computed values derived• Interpretation should be included in the

discussion

METHODOLOGY

STATISTICAL TREATMENT OF DATA

• Explain how each statistical test is used in the treatment of data

• If the instrument included options which are scaled, explain how each scale is given weight, its interval and class limits.

BIBLIOGRAPHYThis include all materials used and reviewed by the

researcher:books MagazinesPeriodicalsJournalsThesis / dissertations (published or unpublished)MonographsSpeechesModulesWeb page or internetetc etc

BIBLIOGRAPHYIn the choice of Bibliographic

materials, the following should be considered:

Relatedness to the research problem

Inclusion of recent publications (materials published in the 50s up to 90s should not be included)

WORK PLAN

USE GANTT CHART…

FINANCIAL PLAN

Work plan and financial plan must go hand-in-hand

PURPOSE:• To trace all the activities to be

accomplished in undertaking the study• Corresponding financial requirements in

carrying out these activities.

FINANCIAL PLANThe researcher/proponent must make careful

estimates of all expenses that are likely to be incurred in carrying out the project

• It contains the followingPersonnel requirement,Materials and suppliesCommunication servicesOther operating expenses such as

Research related travel and transportationMaterialsreproduction Testing fee Computerization Evaluation fee etc

FINANCIAL PLAN

Work plan and financial plan must go hand-in-hand

PURPOSE:• To trace all the activities to be

accomplished in undertaking the study• Corresponding financial requirements in

carrying out these activities.

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-Louis Pasteur

“In the field of observation, CHANCEfavors only the prepared mind.”