Writing Research Proposals in Education (Second Edition)

Author: Samsiah Abdul Hamid
Publisher: Penerbit UMT
ISBN: ISBN: 9789672939641
Weight: 0.5 kg
Pages: 252 pp
Year: 2021
Price: RM42

Writing Research Proposals in Education Second Edition is a must have book for everyone in education, be it postgraduate students undertaking a research degree or a PhD or a Master’s degree by research, undergraduate students preparing for their Final Year Project, teachers and even education officers. Writing a research proposal which seems like a daunting endeavour will be a pleasurable experience with the advice, tips and strategies provided in this book. Writing Research Proposals in Education Second Edition contains nine chapters that present a complete step-by-step guide in preparing a research proposal for a post graduate study. It begins with a description on how to get started and search for a researchable topic followed by a chapter on doing an extensive literature review.

Other chapters focus on problematizing the research topic and identifying its significance, choosing theories and concepts that could best fit the research framework, and deciding on the best research design and methodology. Chapter Eight focuses on editing advice for conciseness and clarity, proofreading tips for error free proposals and suggestions for proposal defence. The book ends with notes on English words, phrases, and common research expressions which may be useful in thesis writing.