Research on the development planning of smart eco-city in China

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RESEARCH PROPOSAL PhD

I. Title should be statement (around 15 words): Type here:

• TOPICS must have a contribution to EDUCATION FIELD AND MUST SOLVE A NEW problem in EDUCATION field.
• Specify the measurable/observable variables (for quantitative and mixed methods) or main concepts (for qualitative) studies in the title.
• Title should reflect purpose (focus).
• Topics cannot be too generic.
• Avoid use of words like “research on” “investigation on”, “study on” …

II. Problem Statement (300-500 words)

Indicate problem (do not indicate too many problems that can’t solve and problem should include latest references within 5 years):

Justification of the importance of the problem as found in the past research:

The deficiencies in existing knowledge about the problem to solve the shortcoming or filling the gap:

III. Research Questions, Objectives, and/or Hypotheses (maximum 500 words)
• For quantitative and mixed methods studies hypothesis and Research Questions are necessary.
• For qualitative studies, at least Research Objectives must be clarified.
• There is no hypothesis in qualitative studies.
• The Research Questions and Research Objectives must REFLECT ON THE PROBLEM AND PURPOSE OF THE STUDY.
• They must be at PhD level (not just identifying or describing or defining…)

Indicate Research aim:

Research Objectives:

Research Questions (within 3-5):

IV. Review of Related Literature should be written in a critical summary format (500 – 1000 words)
• Include minimum 10 references within 5 years.
• Organize your writing into themes and sub-themes. Highlight the need of the study.
• There should be cohesion and coherence in the text.
• The flow of information must be logical. Have a conclusion paragraph highlighting the significance of conducting the study.

V. Methodology (maximum 1000 words)
• Description of how you intend to investigate the problem/gap you have identified.
• The description should consist of relevant research techniques or methods.

1. Indicate research design:

2. Research method:

3. Instruments:

4. Sampling:

Participants:

Data collection and analysis procedure:

VI. Selected recent Bibliography (minimum 10 references within last 5 years in APA format)

• List of references that support the study.