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The document outlines the structure and requirements for a project proposal, including sections such as Introduction, Problem Statement, Aim and Objectives, Methodology, and Scope. It emphasizes the importance of citing references throughout the proposal and provides formatting guidelines. Additionally, it includes examples of how to properly cite sources and a reference list in APA style.

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Project Proposal

The document outlines the structure and requirements for a project proposal, including sections such as Introduction, Problem Statement, Aim and Objectives, Methodology, and Scope. It emphasizes the importance of citing references throughout the proposal and provides formatting guidelines. Additionally, it includes examples of how to properly cite sources and a reference list in APA style.

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Outline of Project Proposal/Chapter 1

PROJECT PROPOSAL

TITLE:

BY:

MATRICULATION NUMBER

Underlisted are the sections expected to appear in your project proposal:

1.0. INTRODUCTION/BACKGROUND/OVERVIEW

You are to pick one of the above, not two. It should start with a brief definition or description of
what you are trying to do. You are not expected to define/describe from your own personal
feeling or understanding. You are to do research, but you must cite your reference. References
are not meant for Literature Review only. Anywhere in your project where you have a definition
or explanation, always cite your reference. Examples:

Teaching can be defined as the art of pushing string. Most of the time, the learning outcomes
expected by the teachers are not always commensurate with the hard work they put in (Strang, et
al, 2006).

or

According to Strang et al (2006), Teaching can be defined as the art of pushing string. Most of
the time, the learning outcomes expected by the teachers are not always commensurate with the
hard work they put in.

Or

Strang et al (2006) defined Teaching as the art of pushing string. Most of the time, the learning
outcomes expected by the teachers are not always commensurate with the hard work they put in
These are different ways of citing your references in line with your write up. If you scroll down
to the end of this document, you will see the reference listed.

Note that your introduction can be 2-3 paragraphs, or more (but not too long)

1.1. PROBLEM STATEMENT

What problem are you trying to solve? Clearly explained in one or two paragraphs. No long
story. For example,

Over the years, accessing medical care at the University Health Center has involved a lot of
paper work. Each patient has a file, with all the medical history and details in various sheets of
paper…………...[discuss briefly, the problems associated with this method and end by telling us
that these problems form the motivation for this Project]

1.2. AIM AND OBJECTIVES

Your aim should be specific and phrased in such a way that it is possible to identify when it has
been achieved. Format should be…

“The Aim of this research is to…….(state what you want to achieve at the end)

Research objectives outline the specific steps that you will take to achieve your research aim.

E.g., The objectives of this research are to:

- design a/an ………. that will ………(the aim)

- implement the designed system.


1.3. METHODOLOGY

Note that Methodology should start with…

A review of literature will be carried out on …………….(the important points). [Then


you tell us the next step after literature review, i.e. system analysis, design, and
implementation (front-end, backend, system requirements etc)]

1.4. SCOPE (where applicable).

Note that Scope is applicable if your research is based on an existing system. For example, if you
have a case study, then your case study is the scope.

*Layout*

****Font Style – Times New Romans

Font size – 12

Line Spacing – 2

Paragraph – full justification

Section Headings – CAPITAL LETTERS

Sub-section – Capitalize first letter

Table labels – on top of table, according to Chapter. For example, Tables in Chapter 3 should be
labelled Table 3.1, 3.2, etc

Figure labels – at the bottom of the figures, according to Chapter. For example, Figures in
Chapter 3 should be labelled Figure 3.1, 3.2, etc

**References (APA Style)

On the Reference page, you have:


Berscheid, E., Dion, K. K., Walster, E., and Walster, G. W. (1971). Physical attractiveness and
dating choice: A test of the matching hypothesis. Journal of Experimental Social
Psychology, 7, 173-189.

Fullerton, R. A. (2013). The Birth of Consumer Behavior: Motivation Research in the 1950s. In
Journal of Historical Research in Marketing, Vol 5, No. 2, pp.212-222

Strang, J, Masterson, P and Button, O (2006). Meeting the Challenges of Twenty-First Century
Learning, in Attitudes Skills Knowledge: how to teach learning-to-learn in the
secondary school, Edited by Lucas B., Crown House Publishing Ltd Crown
Buildings,Bancyfelin,Carmarthen,Wales,SA33 5ND,UK www.crownhouse.co.uk,
ISBN: 1-845-90024-3, 978-1-845-90024-3, https://www.crownhouse.co.uk/assets/look-
inside/9781845900243.pdf Accessed on 16/12/2024

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