Please review the following detailed guidelines to help you
create a thorough and high-quality research proposal.
1. Purpose of the assignment
Develop a structured research proposal showing your ability to define a problem, review literature, design
methodology, and plan analysis and ethics.
2. Task description
Write a research proposal with these sections in order:
1. Abstract (150300 words)
* Include a brief background, main objectives, and concise proposed methods.
* Ensure the abstract is 150300 words.
2- Research Significance (max 200 words)
* Explain how your study will contribute to existing knowledge, inform policy, or enhance professional
practice in the field of disaster psychology.
* Highlight the research gap your study addresses and discuss the current relevance and urgency of your
chosen topic.
3- Research Objectives
* State 25 clear, specific, and measurable objectives.
* Objectives should logically follow the problem and lead into your methods.
* You may present them in English, as indicated in the template.
4- Literature Review
* Summarise key, recent, and relevant studies related to your topic (e.g., last 510 years where
possible).
* Organise your literature review by themes or key concepts rather than presenting it as a series of
article summaries.
* Show clearly how the literature leads to your research gap and objectives.
5- References (using reference manager software)
* Use a reference manager and an approved bibliography style (e.g., APA).
* Check for accuracy and consistency in your citations and reference list.
* Include enough recent, high-quality sources for your topic.
* Length: 812 pages (excluding title and references).
* Format: Word document, 1.5 spacing, 12-point readable font, standard margins.
* Use English (Arabic terms/headings allowed if required by template).
* References prefer to be from Saudi Arabia related researches.
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