��A presentation on Research Concept Note�By �Dan Ayebale (PhD)

Insurance training College Research Workshop

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5^th November, 2022

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Outline

1. Definition of a research concept note
2. The purpose of the a research concept note
3. Research concept note structure
4. Illustration of the different sections of the research concept note
5. Discussion session

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What is a research concept note?

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This is a pre-proposal document giving an informative summary of the intended research.

• The research concept note should really be a foundation for developing a full research proposal.

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What is a research concept note?

• Because it is a foundation for the intended proposal, a research concept note should be well thought through and should be to the point:

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• showing what the research will be about, why it is important do conduct the research, how the research will be carried out (methodology) including a clear timeline of activities and budget requirements.

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• A research concept note is often a 3 to 5 page write up.

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What purpose does a research concept note serve?

From the research concept one is able to:

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• Establish whether your intended study is within the areas of interest of the college or the award.

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• Understand if you are really able to do a good job—you actually do not need to write a lot to demonstrate whether or not you will do a good job in the intended study.

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Structure of the research concept note

1. Front or tile page (1 Page)
2. Introduction (1.5 pages)
3. Literature review (Max 2 pages)
4. Methodology (Max 1.5 pages)
5. References (APA 7^th edition reference style and to avoid citing sources listed in the predatory sources). See the list of predatory journals and publishers in this link: https://beallslist.net/ and https://beallslist.net/standalone-journals/

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Structure of the research concept note

The ones below mostly required when submitting full proposals

Activities and implementation plan (1 page)

Budget (I page)

CVs (1 page)

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