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Ch. 16 Research Proposals - Coggle Diagram
Ch. 16 Research Proposals
16.1 General Overview
Research a funder's priorities
Thoroughly present the need or problem, the solution, & qualifications to implement the solution
Funds are garnered through successful grant applications
16.2 Components & Format
Follow instructions EXACTLY
Why this project?
Why you?
Why this sponsor?
Why now?
Abstract
Specific Aims
Background (including statement of need)
Research Design
Significance/Impact
16.4 Specific Aims
List your specific aims to detail your approach to you overall goal
Placed in bold face followed by a brief description of each approach
16.5 Background
Provide context & preliminary results for each aim
What is presently known about the topic?
Start with general background, then list the problem and offer possible solutions
16.3 Abstract
Clearly identify the overall objective
Include statement of need to convince readers of importanace
Start with strong 1st sentence and great closing sentence
Highlight why proposal is important to society
First sentence should start with a key term to introduce the topic to the reader
Includes: Background, unknown or problem/statement of need, Overall objective, general strategy, & significance/impact
16.6 Research Design
Describe the approach for each specific aim in detail
Organize section into subsections according to specific aims
End proposal with a broad impact statement