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0 CONCEPT NOTE DEVELOPMENT GUIDELINES


(a). The primary purpose of developing a concept note shall be to provide a clear and
structured overview of the postgraduate student’s research idea, allowing reviewers to
assess its feasibility, relevance, and potential contribution to the field of study.
(b).The concept note should not be inadequate, too long, impossible, or contradictory to
conduct within the available time.

2.1 Components of a Research Proposal


(a). A Title, Introduction, Problem Statement, Objectives (objectives must be stratified to
distinguish between General and specific objectives), Hypothesis/Research Questions,
Literature Review, Materials and Methods, Research Timeline, and References may
constitute a concept note.
(b).The concept note should have a maximum size of 3 and 5 pages for Masters and PhD
students, respectively. Any other extra and necessary information a candidate needs shall
be included in the appendix (Research Budget).
(c). In each academic unit, the departments shall provide adequate guidance to the students
about the concept note components relevant to their fields of study.
The common components of a concept note shall include:

2.1.1 Research Title


(a). The student shall provide a clear and concise title for his/her concept note.
(b).The research title for a Master’s concept note shall not exceed 16 words, while for a PhD,
it shall not exceed 20 words.

2.1.2 Introduction
(a). The student shall briefly introduce the research problem or topic.
(b).Explain why the research is important and relevant.
(c). Justify why this area is important to research (not more than 3 paragraphs).

2.1.3 Problem Statement


(a). The student shall briefly state what the problem he/she is investigating.
(b).Give evidence of the magnitude of the problem by either giving the statistics where
applicable or citations.

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(c). Remember your problem can be theoretical or practical, and whichever you opt to
address, make sure you have ‘convicted’ the problem (two paragraphs)

2.1.4 Objectives
(a). The student shall state the research objectives.
(b).The objectives formulated shall not be more than six (6).

2.1.5 Research Questions


(a). The student shall formulate the key questions his/her study intends to explore.
(b).The questions shall be in harmony with the formulated objectives and any hypotheses, if
any. The research questions formulated shall not be more than six (6).

2.1.6 Literature Review


(a). The student shall comprehensively review relevant literature and previous research on the
topic.
(b).The student shall identify gaps, controversies, or areas that need further exploration.
(c). The student shall justify the need for the research based on the literature.
(d).The literature review shall be 2-3 pages.

2.1.7 Materials and Methods


(a). The student shall describe the research methods and techniques he/she plans to use.
(b).Explain how he/she shall collect and analyze data.
(c). Discuss any ethical considerations and potential challenges.

2.1.8 Research Timeline


(a). The student shall provide a tentative timeline for his/her research project, including key
milestones and deadlines.

2.1.9 References
(a). The student shall list all the sources he/she cited in the concept note following a specific
citation style (e.g., IEEE reference style).

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