RESEARCH PROPOSAL is Research Endeavor
Is a cycle
Starts with a problem and ends with a solution to the problem.
Research proposal is the thrust of your research endeavor. its your wish, plan, roadmap and tactic
Ideally a research proposal needs to feature in this structure
Background of the study
Research Problem/ Problem Statement
Research Questions
Research Objectives
Significance of the study
Scope of the study
Literature review
Methodology
Theoretical framework
Hypotheses
Measurements
Sample and data collection procedures
Data analysis
Pilot test
Definition of variables/ or key terms
References
For a sample the area need to be specify. Because there are as many proposals as there are researchers and those wishing to conduct a research.