Chapter 1. THE PROBLEM AND ITS SETTING1.1 RATIONALE1.2 STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM

1.2.1 Project Questions1.2.2 Goals and Objectives1.2.3 Study Area

1.3 IMPORTANCE OF THE STUDY1.4 SCOPE AND DELIMITATION

Chapter 2. REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATUREChapter 3. METHODOLOGYChapter 4. SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITESChapter 5. REFERENCES

PROPOSAL FORMATPROPOSAL FORMAT

RATIONALE

• Provides a very good presentation of the prevailing problematic situation that prompted the investigation

• It includes justification of the selection or choice of the study

• Conflicting evidences, questionable principles or practices are critically presented and explained to provide the rationale

• Might also involve some theories and concepts relevant to the project study

• Should include a statement on the potential contribution of the study to new knowledge

• Normally from general idea to specific idea

1.1 RATIONALE

1.2 STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM

1.2.1 Project Questions- introductory phrase (based on the issues…)

- ex: the study will address these questions…- these are questions that form part of the problem

1.2.2 Goal and Objectives- what the study wishes to achieve

- …to investigate…to develop…to determine…- must answer the project questions- must be concise and direct

1.2.3 Study Area- states the setting of the study

- useful facts of the area

Sample ‘statement of the problem’

“ Major obstacles to child survival in the developing world include infections, parasitic diseases, malnutrition and the risks associated with low birth weight and high fertility. (UN Informational Letter #37-435) A serious problem exists in the rural villages of Malnesia of children dying from common illness and infections that are attributable to poor nutrition. It is in this view that we answer these questions:…”

Goal and Objectives

• An Objective is a statement of a specific outcome related to a problem you identified. An objective is NOT a statement of what you are going to do! It is a measurable statement of what you will end up with. For example, if you want 100% of the potential clients in your region to be able to access the specified service, your objective should read: 

“At the end of the year, 100% of the potential clients in Region VII will be able to access the specified service through a program enacted by the Region VII Agency Service Program staff.” 

• A Goal is the desired estate – a general statement– Ex: The study aims to come up with an updated

topographic map of USC-TC necessary for future planning and development of the area.

• The terminal objective is more specific.– Ex: At the end of the year, the group will be able to:

• Show on a map the location of existing new and old structures of USC-TC

• Use the Land-Dev software for producing topo maps• Show how the ArcView software can aid in the process of updating

topo maps• Explain the different problems encountered throughout the

production of the topo map

Goal and Objectives

• List of action verbs often used:– Apply Demonstrate Make Show– Arrange Distinguish Name Solve– Build Duplicate Order State– Compare Explain Recall Tell– Contrast Identify Repeat Define– List

Goal and Objectives

1.3 IMPORTANCE OF THE STUDY

• State why the problem investigated is important and what significance the results have

• Is it profoundly useful to the organization, its administrators, personnel, and to other researchers?

• Is the study a noteworthy contribution to the existing body of knowledge and the practitioners in the field?

1.4 SCOPE AND DELIMITATION

• The study is sufficiently delimited to the scope

• The scene is expected to indicate a reasonable area of study which is large enough to be significant but narrow enough to permit careful treatment

• The problem, geographic area, time frame and the number of subjects are adequate enough to render an in-depth analysis

For next week:

• Prepare CHAPTER 1 of your study proposal.

• It will be submitted and checked next meeting.

• Ask your adviser for the formulation.

• Check http://salasclass.tripod.com for sample papers as your guide.