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1. Introduction (at least 2 pages)

1.1.

Background
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Provide a clear background

Introduce a condition/situation that leads readers to understand the topic of
your research
Do not start with something that is too broad
Try to show readers that your topic is important to research
Try to show the gap that you are trying to fill in

1.2. Purposes of Research

- Clearly state the purposes of your research
1.3.

Statements of Problems
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1.4.

Formulate the research problems in the form of Research Question(s) (2-3)

Give an introductory sentence before writing down the questions

Clarification of terms

Provide the definitions of several keywords/ key concepts related to your

research problems

2. Review of Related Literature (at least 3 pages)

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Elaborate your literature review by synthesizing related theories and

research findings
Remember that it is not similar to making a list
Combine the use of textbooks and research articles/journals
proportionally (no Indonesian sources)
Use appropriate reporting verbs and try to use transitional
signals accordingly
Elaborate your literature review in paragraphs. Avoid using pointers
such as bullets and numbers.

3. Research methodology (at least 2 pages)

3.1.

Research Design
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Provide some information about your research by mentioning whether your

research is quantitative or qualitative in nature
Mention the nature of the purpose whether it is explorative, descriptive, or
explanative
If you use any specific design, mention the label of the design (e.g. a case
study, a critical discourse analysis framed by .theories)

3.2.

Data Collection
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3.3.

Mention what the data will be like. Are the data in the forms of articles,
conversation transcript, advertisement texts, poems, short stories, etc.?
Explain how you will collect the data. Elaborate the procedure step by step
Give justification on why you select certain data for your study
If you use interview, observation, or perhaps video recording, explain the
purposes of using them

Data Analysis
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It explains the steps you take after the data are collected
Do not talk about how the data are collected in this section!
If you use specific framework or theories in your data analysis, explain it
comprehensively.
Elaborate the steps in analyzing data one by one by referring to your Research
Questions. Move from the first question to the last one.
DO NOT USE POINTERS. Use paragraphs and appropriate time signals.

4. References
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Write down all the sources you use.

Use APA 6th edition style of citing and referencing.
If you use less than 12 sources, 10 point reduction from your proposal
mark will apply.

Format:
Times New Roman 12, 1 spasi
Marjin: Normal
Kertas A4 70gr
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Deadline:
Senin 6 Juni 2016, jam 13.00. Tanpa LAGU LAMA.
Ingat: Lampirkan hasil tes PTESOL di halaman terakhir proposal Anda.