As a final year IT student, the student's supervisor has requested a 1600-word research proposal on a topic of their choice, focusing on the background of the study, problem statement, aims and objectives, significance, literature review, and methodology. The proposal will be evaluated based on how well-formulated the topic is, the quality of the background provided, clarity of the problem statement and support from citations, clear aims and objectives, acknowledgement of the study's limitations, a comprehensive literature review demonstrating breadth and depth, and overall structure, grammar, and originality.

1. *QUESTION*
As a final year Information Technology student of Ghana Communication Technology University,
your supervisor has requested that you submit a proposal for consideration and approval.
Formulate a topic of interest to you and write a 1600 word count research proposal with focus on
the following areas: i) the Background of the study ii) Problem Statement iii) Aim & Objectives of
the study iv) Significance of the study v) Literature review and vi) Methodology
*MARKING CRITERIA TOPIC*
Well formulated, clear and straight to the point researchable topic that depicts exactly what the
study is about.
BACKGROUND
A well-articulated general overview of the area of study with useful references to support
PROBLEM STATEMENT
Very clear specification of the problem with reason and purpose of the research unambiguously
stated, and supported with relevant in-text citations .
AIM & OBJECTIVES
Clear aim and objectives
SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY
Acknowledgement of relevant boundaries, limitations to scope of study
LITERATURE REVIEW
Comprehensive and critical review of literature demonstrating breadth and depth. Identification
and analysis of key issues and arguments within the research field structured as a coherent and
sustained discussion of relevant material. Adequate recognition of sources collated
GENERAL STRUCTURE, GRAMMAR AND ORIGINALITY
Outstanding presentation, logically structured, using correct grammar, excellent spelling, and no
evidence of copy and paste
*QUESTION*
As a final year Information Technology student of Ghana Communication Technology University,
your supervisor has requested that you submit a proposal for consideration and approval.
Formulate a topic of interest to you and write a 1600 word count research proposal with focus on
the following areas: i) the Background of the study ii) Problem Statement iii) Aim & Objectives of
the study iv) Significance of the study v) Literature review and vi) Methodology

2. *MARKING CRITERIA TOPIC*
Well formulated, clear and straight to the point researchable topic that depicts exactly what the
study is about.
BACKGROUND
A well-articulated general overview of the area of study with useful references to support
PROBLEM STATEMENT
Very clear specification of the problem with reason and purpose of the research unambiguously
stated, and supported with relevant in-text citations .
AIM & OBJECTIVES
Clear aim and objectives
SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY
Acknowledgement of relevant boundaries, limitations to scope of study
LITERATURE REVIEW
Comprehensive and critical review of literature demonstrating breadth and depth. Identification
and analysis of key issues and arguments within the research field structured as a coherent and
sustained discussion of relevant material. Adequate recognition of sources collated
GENERAL STRUCTURE, GRAMMAR AND ORIGINALITY
Outstanding presentation, logically structured, using correct grammar, excellent spelling, and no
evidence of copy and paste