You must adhere to academic writing standards (grammar, spelling, cite appropriately, avoid words with vague meanings, use transitions, emphasis, and counterpoints, etc.).
The reports must have the following sections:
1. Title for the study
Provide a title for your report, it must not be more than 25 words.
2. Table of content
The table of content must be automatically generated, and it should be hyperlinked to the respective sections of your write-up.
3. Abstract
Provide an abstract for the proposed study. Ensure that you do not exceed the standard word limit for abstract and you have also captured all the required parts of an abstract.
4. Introduction and background
Ensure that the introduction presents the background of the study and also provide a justification for conducting the study.
5. Research Aims and Objectives
Discuss the research problem/s, question/s, or opportunity/ies for your study. State the specific aim and list your objectives. You must provide at least 4 objectives.
6. Research Approach/methods
Discuss how you will perform the study.
7. Expected Contribution
Discuss what you expect to achieve at the end of your study.
8. Provide an activity plan (Gantt chart) that you will use to complete your study. Your study plan should span over a period of 12 months
Draw a chart representing the various deliverables the proposed project, the activities and timeless you have allocated to finish the project.
Further Instructions:
a) Font requirements:
• Normal Style – Font type: Times New Roman | Spacing:1.15 | Font size: 12pts | Alignment: Justified
• Heading 1 Style – Font type: Times New Roman | Spacing: 1.5 | Font size: 14pts |Numbered | 6pts before and after spacing |Alignment: Left
b) Page Numbering should strictly follow the following requirements:
• No page number on the front cover
• Centred Roman Numerals on Table of Content page/s
• Centred Arabic Numerals on Pages beyond Table of Content
• Caption all images, figures or tables using the APA format (Ensure you use the Insert Caption tool in MS Office Word)
• Use APA format for citations and referencing (Ensure you use a referencing software, e.g., Mendeley, Endnote, Zotero, etc. for citation and referencing
