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BAYERO UNIVERSITY, KANO
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING
APPROVAL FOR SEMINAR PRESENTATION BY THE SUPERVISOR
I ____________________________________________________________ the supervisor of
the M.Eng./PhD Dissertation/ Thesis titled:
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By _______________________________________________ with Registration number
______________________________ have read through the proposal and certify that the student
is ready to present the seminar.
Signature: ___________________________ Date: _________________________
Signature/Date: _________________________________________
Dr. G. H. Yunusa
PG Coordinator (M.Eng/PhD)
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Proposal Paper
TITLE OF THE RESEARCH
STUDENT’S NAME1, SUPERVISOR’S NAME1
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Department of Civil Engineering, Bayero University, Kano
THE PROPOSAL PAPER SHOULD NOT BE MORE THAN 10 PAGES FOR M.ENG
AND 15 PAGES FOR PhD.
1.0 INTRODUCTION
This should be written in not more than three pages. It should contain background of the study,
statement of problem, justification, aim and objectives of the research. Scope and limitations of
the research should be stated.
Recent literatures must be used. At least 60% of the citations must be within the last four years.
2.0 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY/STATEMENT OF PROBLEM
The students are expected give clear background of their study. Students are also expected to
spell out the identified problem which prompted the research. State-of-the-art literatures (not
more than 4 years old) should be used to support the assertion made.
3.0 AIM AND OBJECTIVES
The aim of the research should be stated and it should provide the overall direction of the
research. Wording that are all encompassing such as investigate, evaluate, understand, develop
etc. could be used. The objectives provide specific steps that should be followed to achieve the
overall aim of the research. They should be specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and time-
bound. Wording such as determine, examine, analyze, collect, review etc. could be used. At the
end of the research conclusions should be drawn based on the stated objectives.
4.0 SCOPE AND LIMITATIONS
Scope are the parameters under which the study will be operating, whereas the limitations are
matters and occurrences that may arise in the study which are out of the researcher’s control.
Students are expected to clearly state the scope and limitations of their researches.
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5.0 PROPOSED METHODOLOGY
This sections should be structure depending on the area of research and it may contain: Proposed
methodology to be used.
Proposed materials and methods to be used.
Proposed data to be collected.
Proposed equipment to be used.
Proposed tools and techniques for data analysis.
6.0 PROPOSED RESEARCH ACTIVITIES
This can be presented in form of Gantt chart
REFERENCES
The referencing style should as recommended by in the PG-General Regulations. Candidates are
expected to use the APA style. The guideline permits the use of other approved style depending
on the subject area.
See some examples below:
Ahn, T. B., Cho, S. D. and Yang, S. C. (2024). New and alternative Civil engineering Materials –
a review. Geotextiles and Geomembranes. 20(2), 135-146.
ASTM (2008). Standard Test Methods for Determination of the Soil Water Characteristic Curve
for Desorption Using Hanging Column, Pressure Extractor, Chilled Mirror Hygrometer,
or Centrifuge, Designation D6836, American Society for Testing and Materials,. West
Conshohocken, United States:
