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Steps to Writing a Research Proposal

1. Introduction

2. Statement of problem

3. Background information

4. Declare the purpose

5. State Significance

6. Explain Methods

7. Review of Literature

8. Formulate hypothesis

9. Define your terms

10. Research assumptions

11. Define scope and limitations

12. Explain the procedure