Why is a research plan important?

The research plan is the path that the researcher must walk in order to apply his study, it is a compass and the starting point that will guide the researcher to the right path in case of deviation from the right path, and this research plan is the introduction of scientific research and an important fundamentals of research because.

It is the starting point to complete the study, and through which the researcher communicates the need to complete his study, so this plan must be integrated and detailed in order to convince the discussion committee, which may decide to put amendments to the research plan, and may give the green light for the researcher to continue his research, and in some cases may ask the researcher to develop another research plan, so the researcher should prepare a research plan that is suitable for the practical research in which it is conducted, and to make it as a starting point to the research.

 The importance of the scientific research plan 

The importance of research plan lies in the fact that it enables the researchers to identify and enumerate many complex issues, and it is considered as the starting point for the research. The importance of research plan can be summarized in the following points:

1. The importance of research plan lies in the fact that it enable the researcher to determine the goal of the study with the required accuracy, because the researcher without the efforts that precede the preparation of a good plan does not usually have an in-depth picture of the subject of the research and its ramifications and boundaries, committed to inconsistent with the time limit for him and the possibilities available to him.
2. The importance of research plan lies in the fact that it assist the researcher to identify the easiest way to lead to the specified goal easily. Additionally, the importance of research plan lies in the fact that it help the researcher to identify the best and easiest methods that help him to reach the specific goal of the search easily. Moreover, the importance of research plan lies in the fact that it is considered as the starting point for the researcher, the research plan sets the primary and main objective of his research, in order to achieve the designated objectives.
3. The starting point of the research (research plan) helps the researcher to imagine the obstacles that may face him in the implementation of the research, regardless of the topic if the problem of the study above the possibilities of time or material, or may prepare for those obstacles before starting the implementation of the research, thus avoiding himself in a dilemma that makes him regret later.
4. The starting point of the research (research plan) helps the researcher and the discussion committee to evaluate the research even before its implementation, in terms of its importance, and to estimate the amount of effort needed by the research, the capacity of the researcher, and the clarity of its methodology, and as for the researcher and the discussion committee all sufficient and adequate information about the research, as if a quick summary of events, which makes it easier for the researcher to approve or reject the search even before the researcher starts doing it.
5. The starting point of the research (research plan) provides the supervisor of the researcher as a basis for evaluating the research project. The importance of research plan also lies in the fact that it helps the researcher to supervise the research during the period of carrying out the research.
6. The starting point of the research (research plan) provides the researcher with a reference and guide during the conduct of the research, it is easy to refer to when you forget some elements; therefore, the existence of a written research plan helps the researcher to assess his position on the remaining steps of the research.
7. The importance of research plan lies in the fact that it is the main reference for the researcher during the research, where this plan reminds the researcher some ideas that may be forgotten.

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 Aspects of research plan/components of research plan 

The following are the main aspects of research plan/components of research plan:

1. Research Title: The first aspects of research plan/components of research plan is the title. Where the title should be characterized by clarity, ease of language, short phrases and accuracy in expression, so as to crystallize the problem of research, and determine its dimensions and key aspects.
2. Introduction: Another aspects of research plan/components of research plan is the introduction. Where the introduction explains the scope of the research problem and its importance, the extent of the shortage in the field of research and previous efforts in it, the reasons for the researcher's choice of the problem, and the beneficiaries of the research.
3. Problem of the search: Another aspects of research plan/components of research plan is the research problem. Where it should be in clear and understandable terms that reflect the content and scope of the problem.
4. Research Objectives: The purpose of conducting the research is another aspects of research plan/components of research plan.
5. Importance of Research: Another aspects of research plan/components of research plan that represents what the research aims to achieve or the contribution it will make to human or scientific knowledge is the importance of research.

There are also many aspects of research plan/components of research plan as shown below:

1. Theoretical framework.
2. Previous studies.
3. Research questions and hypotheses.
4. Research concepts.
5. Research methodology and tools, and statistical methods to be followed.
6. Proposed perception of the sections and chapters of the research.
7. Research Sources:

The previously mentioned aspects of research plan/components of research plan are ordered according to the university manuals.

In preparing a research plan, the researcher must specify the timeframe of the study. Where the timeframe is the proposed plan to conduct the research. The timeframe should be realistic and concise. The researcher should consult the supervisor in the preparation of the study timeframe. The study timeframe is looked at as the future plan to complete the research. The researcher should commit to the timeframe, and to all activities described in the timeframe. Since committing to timeframe will ensure the effective completion of the study. 

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