Appendices refer to the different supporting documents that contain any additional information needed to enable professionals to follow your research procedures and data analysis.

An appendix is a page containing supplementary material that is not an essential part of the text itself but helps provide a more comprehensive understanding of the research problem. It is also used for information that is too cumbersome or lengthy to be included in the main body of the paper.

• Appendices appear just after the reference list.
• In a proposal book, the reference list appears immediately after Chapter Three (Methodology).
• In a final report, the reference list appears after Chapter Five.
• Each appendix must be referred to by name (e.g., Appendix A, Appendix B, Appendix C) in the text of the paper.
• In-text citation example: To refer to the Appendix within your text, write it at the end of the sentence in parentheses. Example: In addition to the limitations of email, Dansons et al. (2012) reviewed studies that focused on international bank employees and college students (see Appendix B for demographic information).

Every appendix must start on a fresh page and be numbered using Roman numerals (e.g., Appendix I, Appendix II) or standard numerical formats as guided by the institution. Below are the specific requirements for each appendix under the new Uganda Health Professionals Assessment Board (UHPAB) guidelines:

1. Data Collection Tools (Proposal & Report): Must contain the blank copies of your research instruments, such as questionnaires, interview guides, observational checklists, or scoring sheets used to gather data.
2. Ethical Requirements & Introductory Letters (Proposal & Report): Includes signed consent forms and participant information sheets. The Introductory Letter issued by the Principal must be signed in triplicate (3 copies): one for the authorities of the study area, one for the IRC file, and one attached here in the final report.
3. Similarity Index Report (Report Only): Trainees must run their final report through anti-plagiarism software. The printed report showing a similarity index of 30% or less must be attached here to prove academic integrity.
4. Maps (Proposal & Report): Clear, labeled maps showing the exact location of the study area (district, sub-county, and facility/village).
5. Pictures (Proposal & Report): Any relevant photographs taken during the study (e.g., of the facility, training, or setup) that support the research, ensuring participant confidentiality is maintained.
6. Information Sheets (Proposal & Report): Written explanations provided to participants explaining the purpose of the study, their rights, and how their data will be used before they sign the consent form.
7. Proposed Budget (Proposal Only): A detailed table of estimated financial costs required to complete the study.
8. Work Plan (Proposal Only): A chronological timeline (usually a Gantt chart) showing the scheduled dates for each research activity from topic formulation to final report submission.

A consent form is the document that proves the informed consent process has taken place.

• Constitutionally, any person 18 years and above is eligible to give formal consent.
• For persons below 18 years (principally below 15 years), they will provide assent to agree to participate, while the next of kin or institutional authority will consent as a key witness.
• The process involves explaining clearly to the prospective participant what the research is about to ensure full understanding.
• The participant must be allowed to make a free choice whether or not to participate. There must be no coercion of any sort.

• Statement of Introduction & Researchers Information: Introduce yourself to the participant (names, address, profession, and contact details).
• Study Title & Purpose of the Study: The official title of the research and a concise explanation of why you are studying that topic.
• Research Procedures: An overview of the specific procedures involved in the research.
• Benefits and Potential Risks: Honest description of procedure risks, side effects, or discomforts, along with potential benefits.
• Confidentiality Protection & Assurance: Description of measures taken to protect participant information and reassurance regarding data security.
• Voluntary Participation & Participant Rights: A clear statement that participation is voluntary, they have the freedom to withdraw without penalty, and an explanation of their rights during and after the study.
• Participant Questions & Contact Information: A statement allowing participants to ask questions, including how they can contact the researchers.
• Statement of Consent (Informed Consent Statement): A section where the participant acknowledges having been explained to, having understood clearly, and accepting to participate.
• Signature Lines & Date: Designated spaces for the participant's signature, researcher's signature, and the date. (Note: In some sensitive studies, participants sign but do not put their actual names to protect anonymity).
• Consent Form Copy: Assurance that the participant will receive a copy of the signed and dated consent form.

A research budget is a line item (tabular) representation of the expenses associated with the proposal project.

• Budget Justification: Contains more in-depth detail of the costs behind the line items (also called explanatory notes) and explains the use of the funds where it is not immediately evident.
• Accuracy: Cost estimates need to be as accurate as possible. Reviewers will note both over-estimations and under-estimations.
• Development: The budget should be developed in consultation with the appropriate project representative. Sponsors customarily specify how budgets should be presented and what costs are allowable.

In research, a study timetable is referred to as a Work Plan. It is an easy, inexpensive tool that helps you control your study time, giving you perspective on what you need to accomplish and the timeframe available.

A Gantt Chart is a planning tool that shows graphically the order in which various tasks must be implemented (done) and the duration of each activity.