Writing a methodologically sound research proposal is a huge challenge to many post-graduate students and researchers. Conceptualizing a research project, formulating a good research problem and in-depth research questions, working out an appropriate hypothesis, presenting a solid literature review, framing a theoretical perspective, selecting appropriate methods of research and interpretation grounded on a methodological justification and proposing an appropriate research design are essential steps in a research proposal.This book guides researchers through all those stages in research proposal writing with examples and emphasis on rigour. This book is written with the intention of assisting post-graduate students as well as researchers who work in the academic disciplines covered by the social sciences, humanities and law. It may also be helpful to students in education, commerce and management faculties, who are inclined to look at their disciplines from a social science perspective.