FRP Synopsis Format (3-5 pages)

Introduction: Topic of Research

Problem Definition:
Explaining the topic, This should include relevance/importance of the topic in the
present context, identifying the different dimensions of the topic, what is the context of
the research, how the research will add/ contribute/contradict to the current beliefs on
the topic and research gaps addressed by the topic of research.

Content of the Research from Secondary Sources (this you will not write as
heading)
 About the Industry
 To which the sample/research pertains
 Sources of Literature Review(mention few papers in tabular format)

Objectives of the Research:

State the key or Primary Objective of the research, breaking the key objective into
different sub-objectives of research.

Research Hypotheses OR Identification of Key Variables:

Formation/Identification of key variable related to your topic, identifying the

relationship between variables in form of cause – effect relationship,

Research Methodology:

Data Source: Primary/Secondary

Research Design: Exploratory/Conclusive
Research Approach: Survey, Experimental, Observation
Research Instrument : Questionnaire, Observation Sheet, Camera
Sampling Plan :
Sampling Unit: Respondents profile
Sampling Size: Size and further composition(division) of the sample
Sampling Technique: Random, Stratified, Convenient or any other???
Contact method: Personal/email/Phone