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Title$/$topic of research: Investigate the importance and impact of operational readiness for construction projects in mining

TABLE OF CONTENTS

$1.$ Introduction

$1\mathrm{.}1$ Introduction and Background to the Research Problem $($approximately $35$ lines$).$

$1\mathrm{.}2$ Research Problem $($approximately $10-12$ lines$).$

$1\mathrm{.}3$ Aim of the Study

$1\mathrm{.}4$ Research Objectives $($not more than $3)$

$1\mathrm{.}5$ Research Questions

$1\mathrm{.}6$ Significance of the Study

$2.$ Literature Review $($approximately $5-7$ pages$)$

$3.$ Research Methodology $($approximately $8$ pages$)$

$3\mathrm{.}1$ Research Approach

$3\mathrm{.}2$ Research Philosophy

$3\mathrm{.}3$ Research Strategies

$3\mathrm{.}4$ Research Design

$3\mathrm{.}5$ Target Population and Sampling

$3\mathrm{.}5\mathrm{.}1$ Target Population

$3\mathrm{.}5\mathrm{.}2$ Kinds of sampling

$3\mathrm{.}5\mathrm{.}2\mathrm{.}1$ Probability Sampling

$3\mathrm{.}5\mathrm{.}2\mathrm{.}2$ Non$-$probability sampling

$3\mathrm{.}5\mathrm{.}3$ Sample size

$3\mathrm{.}6$ Research Instrument

$3\mathrm{.}7$ Pilot Study

$3\mathrm{.}8$ Reliability and validity $/$ Trustworthiness $($use qualitative method$)$

$3\mathrm{.}9$ Data analysis

$3\mathrm{.}10$ Research Ethics: Key Considerations

$4.$ Proposed Timetable

$5.$ Bibliography

$6.$ Appendices

Appendix A: Letter of Permission to Conduct the Study

Appendix B: Draft Covering Letter

Appendix C: Draft Questionnaire $/$ Interview Schedule

Appendix D: Ethical Clearance Checklist