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Engage in scientific social research by demonstrating the ability to conceptualize, justify and delineate a viable research topic in a particular discipline or domain; incorporate and reflect on theories in conjunction with creative thinking to formulate and set up a preliminary research idea and research problem in the initiating stage of research proposal development.

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Interrogate multiple sources of knowledge in scientific social research to evaluate knowledge content and research approaches as it relates to the preliminary research idea and problem.

Critically review and appraise information gathered for relevancy; apply information to the research idea and problem; synthesize scientific viewpoints and develop logical arguments in relation to the research idea/problem using scientific writing skills.

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Demonstrate an understanding of the complexities and uncertainties of selecting, applying or transferring appropriate standard procedures, processes or techniques to unfamiliar problems in a specialised field, discipline or practice.
Critically review information gathering, synthesis of data, evaluation and management processes in specialised contexts in order to develop

creative responses to problems and issues.
Identify and address ethical issues based on critical reflection on the suitability of different ethical value systems to specific contexts

Take responsibility for own work, decision-making and use of resources, and accountability for the decisions and actions of others where appropriate.
Critically review information gathering, synthesis of data, evaluation and management processes in specialised contexts in order to develop creative responses to problems and issues.

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Prepare an outline of the research report for the intended research proposal and communicate academic, professional or occupational ideas and texts effectively.
Present and communicate a final draft of a research proposal to a range of audiences using academic, professional or occupational ideas and texts effectively.

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Research title
Research objectives
Problem statement

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Literature review

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Research approach
Research design
Validity and reliability/trustworthiness
Population and sampling
Data gathering technique
Research ethics

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Research proposal template
Layout of the proposal
Referencing technique

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Read at least 50 research titles on research already being done
Discuss with one another the title interested in

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Read as many scientific research articles as possible
Write a literature review

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Read scientific research articles
Analyse the research approach, research design, validity and reliability/trustworthiness, data gathering instrument used, and research ethics for each research study

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Make sure the writing up of your research proposal is according to TUT's template
Apply the TUT Harvard referencing technique

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Read at least 20 scientific research articles.
Learner should formulate a proper research title, objectives for the research study as well as a problem statement. Refer to the "formula" on how to formulate a proper research title (in your study material).

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Read the article on how to read research papers

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TUT Citation Guide PGS Booklet Series - Part 5

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READ READ!!
Make sure that the research approach is appropriate to your the research objectives
Make sure that the research design align with research approach
Make sure that the choice of data gathering instrument align with approach and design
Indicate how research ethics will be addressed

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Put the whole proposal together
Make sure that there is a "golden threat"  throughout the separate parts of the proposal (research objectives, problem statement, literature review, and research methodology)
Pay attention to citations throughout the proposal
Use correct referencing technique
Get training in the use of endNote

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Refer to the "formula" on how to formulate a proper research title

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FORMULA FOR DEVELOPING A PROPER RESEARCH STUDY TITLE

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Rubric on how this session will be assessed by CPJ Harmse is attached

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Read the article on how to read research papers
Refer to TUT's referencing guidelines

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Rubric on how this session will be assessed by CPJ Harmse is attached

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Watch the video on research (link will be given during contact session)

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Rubric on how this session will be assessed by CPJ Harmse is attached

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Rubric on how this session will be assessed by CPJ Harmse is attached

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Please use the following proposal template

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The proposal will be assessed by post graduate supervisors at the department