Research Proposal
A research proposal is a concise and coherent summary of your proposed
research. It sets out the central issues or questions that you intend to
address. It outlines the general area of study within which your research
falls, referring to the current state of knowledge and any recent debates on
the topic. It also demonstrates the originality of your proposed research.
Research proposals contain summarised literature reviews. They must provide
persuasive evidence that a need exists for the proposed study. A proposal
describes the detailed methodology you will use for conducting your
research. Additionally, your proposal also shows how your research meets
ethical standards set by the UJ research ethics committee. It is important
to include the theoretical lense or basis on which your research will be
done.
If your research leads to the development of new products that have commercial
potential, you will need to obtain intellectual property rights. Intellectual
property rights help protect creations of the mind that include inventions,
designs, trademarks, literary or artistic work, images, symbols, etc. These
rights protect your creation or work from unfair use by others. The
Technology
Transfer Office is responsible for managing UJ’s inventions, and
licensing or commercializing them to industrial partners. It guides the
evaluation process, helps inventors to define the context of the invention and
identify its commercial potential. Please contact Varonique De La Rey
(vdelarey@uj.ac.za: 011 559 3747)
The actual format of the research proposal, as well as its contents can vary
from study to study. However, a research proposal is made up of several
elements. Useful information on the elements of a proposal can be found
here. It is advised that
you contact your Supervisor for a template that is specific to your Faculty.
Video: Writing a research proposal
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