Research Proposal for Undergraduate Major Project
Project
Title: Title
should give the overall idea of research containing keywords. Should be a
brief, appropriate title to address the research proposed. Needs to be an informative
reflection of the proposed project. (5 marks)
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Primary
Researcher (include only SID number)
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Allocated
Supervisor:
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Proposed
project: This
section should include background information, literature review, rationale
and the aims of the project. (500 words) (30 marks)
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Methodology
Clear,
well-defined and feasible methodology needs to be outlined to demonstrate an
understanding of the research to be undertaken (max 400 words) (20 marks)
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Expected
Outcomes What
are the min outcomes that you are expected and what is their potential impact
within your field of research. (max 100 words) (10 marks)
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References:
A
minimum of 5 references are needed. References need to relevant to the
research topic. No general websites but use of books and
scientifically-reputable websites where appropriate. Use of ARU Harvard or
Cite Them Right style. Statements in the proposal need to be supported by
appropriate in-text citations (5 marks).
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Gantt
Chart Gantt
chart or timeline to demonstrate an understanding of how long experiments
will take. Some examples which should be included are, deadlines for ethics
application and approval, training for your research (if required), sample
collection, conducting lab work, data analysis, writing different chapters,
meetings with your supervisor, feedback from your supervisor, dissertation
submission (10 marks)
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Evidence
of Ethics Quiz and Application Evidence
of submission for ethical approval or Ethics approval letters need to be
submitted. It needs to include also certificate (or screen shot) of
successful completion of ethics quiz. (10 marks)
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Standard
of writing and quality of the report Logical
organisation of proposal with general clarity and appropriate scientific
writing style. Correct grammar and sentence structure. (10 marks)
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Total marks – 100 marks.
Different communities
migrated in search of better economic activities, pastures for their livestock,
and favorable climatic conditions for agriculture. For instance, the Cushites
migrated to the southern and eastern parts of Kenyan and northern Tanzania.
However, the migration affected the Cushitic groups' language and culture due
to the formation of alliances with other communities and intermarriages.