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This document provides the official format and structure for research proposals and theses at the School of Public Health, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology. It details the required components, from the title page and declaration to chapters on introduction, literature review, methodology, results, and discussion. The guide specifies formatting rules for titles, citations using the Harvard method, table and figure presentation, and the inclusion of ethical considerations. It serves as an essential template for postgraduate students pursuing Master of Science or Doctor of Philosophy degrees in public health and related fields, ensuring academic rigor and consistency in scholarly writing. This resource is invaluable for students, supervisors, and researchers preparing tertiary-level academic documents, facilitating proper structure and adherence to institutional standards for successful project completion and examination preparation. Refer to this guide for comprehensive formatting instructions.
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. JOMO KENYATTA UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE AND TECHNOLOGY COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH (SoPH) PO BOX 62000-00200 NAIROBI TEL. (067) 52711 EXT 2226 I. RESEARCH PROPOSAL FORMAT A) Title page Should include: i. Title - Should be a reflection of the contents of the document. - Fully explanatory when standing alone. - Should not contain redundancies such as ‘a study of…..or ‘an investigation of…… - Abbreviations should not appear in the title. - Scientific names should be in italics. - Should contain not more than 20 words. ii. Author’s name and affiliation - Preferred order of names- start with 1st, middle followed by last name. - Full names should be used, initials should be avoided. - Titles like Dr. should not appear in the names. Affiliation should be well illustrated i.e. ‘A research proposal submitted in the Department of ….., School of ……….. in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the award of the degree Master of Science/Doctor of Philosophy in…….. in Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology.’ The year should follow at the bottom of the caption. Note: For proposals (spiral bound) the cover page should include the title, author and affiliation (all on one page) and centered. Page number does not appear on the title page B) Declaration: Should include both the candidate’s and the supervisor’s declaration and duly signed. This proposal is my original work and has not been presented for a degree in any other University …………………. ………………… Signature Date This proposal has been submitted for examination with my/our approval as University Supervisors 1. ……………… ………………. Signature Date 2. ……………… ………………. Signature Date 3. C) Dedication (Optional) D) Table of contents: The rubric should be in title case and single spaced. This begins on a new page. It should assist the reader to know quickly and clearly, how the proposal is organized. There must be consistency in the use of headings and subheadings. - The chapter titles should be in caps and bold. - The subheadings should follow each chapter title and should be in title case. - Subheading of rows should be – Chapters & Pages indicated once at the top of each column e.g. PAGE Declaration…………………………………………………ii Dedication…………………………………………………… . . CHAPTER 1 …………………………………………….1 1.0 Introduction ……………………………..1 1.1 Background Information………………………..1 1.2 Statement of the problem……………..………2 . . . . References………………………. Appendices………………………………… Table of contents should be followed by: - List of figures or list of tables- Should be labeled as per the chapters in which they are found e.g. the first figure in chapter one should be labeled as Figure 1.1 E) List of Tables (if any) F) List of Figures (if any) G) List of Appendices H) Abbreviation and Acronyms (if any) I) Definition of terms (if any) - Define terms in the text that are not common id any. J) Abstract: A brief statement on background of the problem, general objective, Summary of methodology (ie study site, design, study population, sample size, instruments/tool, data collection, data processing and analysis (statistical package to be used, statistical test and level of significance), significance of the expected output. - One page. Maximum One and half page Note: Paginate using roman numbers starting with the declaration page FORMAT OF MAIN BODY Each chapter e.g. Chapter One:-INTRODUCTION should start on a separate page. CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION This chapter should include the following; 1.1 Background Information: –Should show understanding and genesis of the problem. - Gives specific gaps that are considered to be the root of the problem. This should be maximum one and half pages - Talk about the global perspective followed by the local scenario. 1.2 Statement of the problem:- - Must indicate exactly what the problem is. - Indicate why and how it is a problem. Give information to support this e.g. by use of statistics -This should be derived from background information to illustrate connectivity. - Length- Maximum 2 paragraphs. 1.3 Justification of the study Should illustrate why the researcher is conducting the research and whom it shall benefit 1.4 Objectives:- 1.4.1 General Objective - One general objective which should be in line with the title. 1.4.2 Specific objectives- have to be in line with the variables the candidates hypothesize to influence …
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