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Proposals & problem statements

How to write a research proposal that survives a supervisor's first read: problem, objectives and scope.

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Proposals & problem statements11 Oct 20266 min read

How to Write a Research Proposal: A Practical Guide for University Students in Uganda

A proposal is a promise about the study you intend to carry out. This guide works through the structure a supervisor expects, the problem statement, objectives, questions, methodology and scope, and the mistakes that send drafts back for revision.

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Every part of the research process, in one place

The journal is organised the way the work actually happens — from choosing a method to formatting a reference list.

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