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WRITING A RESEARCH PROPOSALS IN HISTORY
A research proposal is a concise explicit outline summary of research interest area and strategies. It has to do with the systematic statement of intentions and processes to be followed towards the reconstruction of the unique past invents (your project topics)
The proposal naturally follows the identification of a research interest area or TITLE. It touches on major areas in the historical research interest. The purpose is to give insight into what the researcher has in mind, what he intends to do, how he wants to do it, the objectives in view, the problems identified in the research areas ; available related literature works, the justification and the significant of the study, the tentative chapterization, sources as well as general introduction and other matters that can guide the research supervisor(s) in helping the researcher are included in the proposals.
In practice, the research proposals enables the researcher to be able to appreciate at the beginning the magnitude of the problems in the task ahead as well as to gear towards better preparation.
The proposal represent the first major effort towards the understanding of the interest area as well as actual adventure into the research area. A research proposal, therefore , is an experimental device towards the conduct of a research. It is like a compass to the navigator and map to the to the geographer.

CONTENT OF A GOOD RESEARCH PROPOSAL
Research Title/ Topic……………………………………………………………………………………………,
Name of Researcher………………………………………………………………………………………………
Supervisor………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Introduction/ Background………………………………………………………………………………………
Objectives of the Study…………………………………………………………………………………………,
Justification of the Study…………………………………………………………………………………………
Scope/delimitation of the Study……………………………………………………………………………
Review of Related Literatures/Identified Literatures…………………………………………….
Research Method…………………………………………………………………………………………………
Significance of the Study/Contribution to knowledge…………………………………………,
Tentative Chapterization……………………………………………………………………………………,
PARTS OF THE PROPOSAL
Introduction or Background to the Study
There is no tailor made approach to writing an introduction or putting forward the background to the study. It depends on individual’s style of writing, choice in selection of content, the nature of the topic and the interest of the researcher.
Statement of the Problem/ Justification for the Study
The term ‘statement of the problem’ belongs to the sciences. It is seldom used in history research. What is called problems in the social sciences are loopholes, missing links and inadequacies in our knowledge or understanding of specific area of study.
Justification for the Study
Objectives of the study
Literature Review
The Significance of the Study
Research Methodology

SAMPLE A
CHAPTERIZATION FORMAT
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION
Conceptual/Theoretical Background
or
Historical Background
or
The Land and the People
or
Objectives of the Study
Scope/Delimitation of the Study
Review of Related Literature
Significance of the Study
Research Method
CHAPTER TWO (FOCUS ON THE RESEARCH TITLE)
CHAPTER THREE (FOCUS ON THE RESEARCH TITLE)
CHAPTER FOUR CONCLUSION
Discussion
Conclusion
BIBLIOGRAPHY Primary Sources
(Government Publication, Archival materials, Oral Information, Thesis/Projects, Books, Journals)
Secondary Sources
Appendices If any


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‘Niyi, OGUNKOYA
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NIGH-OASIS EDUCATIONAL AND CONSULTANCY SERVICES
MOBALUFON, Ijebu-Ode.
Department of History And Diplomatic Studies,
Tai Solarin University of Education.
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WRITING A RESEARCH PROPOSALS (ACADEMICS)
A research proposal is a concise explicit outline summary of research interest area and strategies. It has to do with the systematic statement of intentions and processes to be followed towards the reconstruction of the unique past invents (your project topics)
The proposal naturally follows the identification of a research interest area or TITLE. It touches on major areas in the historical research interest. The purpose is to give insight into what the researcher  has in mind, what he intends to do, how he wants to do it, the objectives in view, the problems identified in the research areas ; available related literature works, the justification and the significant of the study, the tentative chapterization,  sources as well as general introduction and other matters that can guide the research supervisor(s) in helping the researcher are included in the proposals.
In practice, the research proposals enables the researcher  to be able to appreciate at the beginning the magnitude of the problems in the task ahead as well as to gear  towards  better preparation.
The proposal represent the first major effort towards the understanding of the interest area as well as actual adventure into the research area. A research proposal, therefore , is an experimental device towards the conduct of a research. It is like a compass to the navigator and map to the to the geographer.



SAMPLE A
CHAPTERIZATION FORMAT
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION
Conceptual/Theoretical Background
or
Historical Background
or
The Land and the People
or
Objectives of the Study
Scope/Delimitation of the Study
Review of Related Literature
Significance of the Study
Research Method
CHAPTER TWO (FOCUS ON THE RESEARCH TITLE)
CHAPTER THREE (FOCUS ON THE  RESEARCH TITLE)
CHAPTER FOUR CONCLUSION
Discussion
Conclusion
BIBLIOGRAPHY Primary Sources
(Government Publication, Archival materials, Oral Information, Thesis/Projects, Books, Journals)
Secondary Sources
Appendices If any


For more information, Contact
‘Niyi, OGUNKOYA
234 8030627795, 08058004514
NIGH-OASIS EDUCATIONAL AND CONSULTANCY SERVICES
MOBALUFON, Ijebu-Ode.
Department of History And Diplomatic Studies,
Tai Solarin University of Education.
nighoasis@gmail.com

RESEARCH AND PROJECT WRITING IN;
HISTORY, HISTORY AND DIPLOMATIC STUDIES, INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS, STUDIES IN WAR AND PEACE, POLITICAL SCIENCE, SOCIAL STUDIES, ARTS AND HUMANITIES.


TOPICS IN INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS:
a. Refugee in Africa; the Nigeria experience a study of ORU REFUGEE camp.
b. Management of Refugee in Africa; A study of Nigeria or Ghana.
c. War and Peace in Africa in the 21st Century; causes and implication on the continent.
d. Children and Women Refugee in Africa; the way out,
         
        AFRICA, WAR AND INTERNAL UNREST
A. War in Sierra-Leone
B. War in Liberia
C. War in Egypt
D. War in Tunisia
E. War in Libya
The roles of the United Nations in the wars (one at a time)
The roles of African Union in any of the wars
Nigeria mediatory role in international wars and or conflicts. E.g
Liberia, Sierra-Leone etc.

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