DIT 0306 PROJECT PROPOSAL GUIDELINES
DIT 0306 PROJECT PROPOSAL GUIDELINES
Should have your full names, Registration number, proposal title and the
clientele/person/case study that you are developing the system for
1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background –Should show understanding and genesis of the problem within your client
operations.
- Talk about the global perspective followed by the local scenario
- A checklist would assist in coining the details
1.5 Objectives
-One general objective which should be in line with the title.
- Specific objectives- have to be in line with the variables the candidates hypothesize to
influence the phenomenon being investigated.
- Should be related to the general objective.
- Should not be questions in the questionnaire.
-These should be the student’s objectives-not the client’s. It should be measurable within
the 8 months of the projects
-They must cover research area, an implementation one and at least one to evaluate if they
have achieved what they set out to do.
-They should be SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Reliable and Testable)
-They must be research project objectives
-They should be simple statements-not a paragraph
1.6 Justification
- Should illustrate why the researcher is conducting the research and whom it shall
benefit.
- Should indicate why the proposed solution will solve the client’s problem.
- What is it contributing to that research area/Problem area
1.8 Scope
- This is a kind of a disclaimer. It should cite the focus of the study geographical area or
target group/ population.
- State what you will confine yourself to as far as the focus
Note:
- Paragraphing should be consistent. Either leave space or indent between paragraphs.
- Spacing and indenting should not be used together.
- One sentence paragraphs are unacceptable.
- A paragraph should have a minimum of five sentences.
3 OTHERS
Project time plan
Resources
Budget and budget justification
Project monitoring and evaluation