How to Develop Project Proposal/Synopsis

How to Develop COL Project Proposal/Synopsis

The aim of the project proposal must be to ensure that:

• There is a need for the research and it‟s significant and important.
• Student is contributing something original in the research report.
• The topic is feasible in terms of the availability of data.
• The topic must match with the academic field i.e. MBA / MPA.
• Research can be completed within the expected time period

The AIOU COL project proposal helps you focus your research aim, clarify its importance and the need, describe the methods, identify problems and plan alternatives. Preparing a COL project proposal is an important part of your research. Following key elements must be included in the project proposal.

Chapter 1 Introduction

1. Introduction of study along with its origin, history, Background, and rationale of the study
2. Broad problem area: Area in which researcher has find some specific problem to carry out his research
3. Statement of the Problem
4. Objectives of the Study
5. Significance of the Study
6. Scope of Study

Chapter 2  Literature review

1. Distribute this chapter according to heading and sub-heading
2. Theoretical Framework
3. Research Hypothesis

Chapter 3 Research Methodology

1. Research Design
2. Population of the Study
3. Sampling Techniques
4. Sample Size
5. Research Tools
6. Data Collection
7. References
8. Appendices

Note: Chapter 4 and 5 must be included in COL Final Research Report