FINAL Research Proposal

Topic: Blockchain Technology in Secure Voting Systems: opportunities and challenges

Requirements for FINAL Research Proposal: 

• 8 pages long
• 1.5 spaced
• 12-point Times New Roman font
• APA citation format

FINAL RESEARCH PROPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS

Objective:

The Final Research Proposal will synthesize all the skills and knowledge you have
developed through the previous assignments. It is your opportunity to create a cohesive,
well-structured research proposal that could be realistically executed in your field of study.
This proposal should build on the Survey Design, Data Analysis Software Research Paper,
Literature Review, and Research Proposal Outline.

Proposal Sections:

1. Introduction

o Research Topic: Clearly state your research topic and explain why it is
significant.

o Research Problem: Identify the gap in your research’s existing literature.
Clearly articulate the problem your study aims to solve.

o Research Objectives: Describe your research goals and the specific
outcomes you aim to achieve.

o Research Questions or Hypotheses: Formulate your central research
question(s) or hypotheses, building on your Survey Design assignment.

2. Literature Review

o Summary of Relevant Research: Summarize the critical studies, themes,
and theories related to your research question drawn from your Literature
Review Paper.

o Gap Identification: Highlight the gaps in the literature that your study will
address.

o Critical Evaluation: Provide a critical evaluation of the field’s current state
and how your research will contribute.

3. Methodology

o Study Design: Describe your research design (e.g., qualitative, quantitative,
or mixed methods). Explain why this design is appropriate for your research
question.

o Data Collection: Detail the methods and tools for collecting data (e.g.,
survey, experiment). Reference your Survey Design and Data Analysis
Software Research Paper here.

FINAL RESEARCH PROPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS

o Participants: Explain how participants will be selected (if applicable).

o Data Analysis: Discuss the data analysis software or methods you plan to
interpret your data. Incorporate insights from your Data Analysis Software
Research Paper.

o Ethical Considerations: Describe any ethical issues and how you will
address them (e.g., informed consent, confidentiality).

4. Expected Outcomes

o Potential Findings: Based on your research design, predict possible
outcomes of your study.

o Impact of Research: Explain how your research might contribute to the field.
Discuss the broader implications for practice, policy, or future research.

5. Timeline

o Provide a detailed timeline that outlines the different phases of your project,
from literature review and data collection to analysis and writing.

6. Conclusion

o Summarize your research proposal by revisiting your research objectives, the
significance of your research, and the expected outcomes.

7. References

o Include all sources cited throughout your proposal. Use APA citation style as
required in your previous assignments.

Requirements:

• Length: 8-10 pages, 1.5 spaced

• Font: Times New Roman, 12-point

• References: Minimum of 10 sources, following APA guidelines

Final Tips:

• Be Cohesive: Ensure each section logically builds on the previous one. Your
literature review should lead to your methodology, and your expected outcomes
should connect to your research question.

FINAL RESEARCH PROPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS

• Stay Organized: Use the outline you developed earlier as a roadmap for structuring
your final proposal.

• Justify Choices: Provide clear reasons for your methodological choices and discuss
how your research addresses the gap you identified.