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Research Proposals (Chapter 16) - Coggle Diagram
Research Proposals (Chapter 16)
Components and Format
Follow instructions exactly! It is important to present information as requested so you can increase your chances of obtaining funding.
Your proposal should answer these questions:
Why this project?
Why you?
Why at your institution?
Why this sponsor?
Why now?
Sections to include are: abstract, specific aims, background, research design, and significance/impact
Abstract
Include main points for the proposal: background, unknown or problem, overall objective of the proposal, general strategy, significance/impact.
Put effort into writing the first sentence and the last sentence. Start off with an important key term and end with a great closing sentence.
Include a statement of need and clearly identify the overall objective so the readers can understand your goal for the proposed work.
Specific Aims
Your specific aims should be written in a list rather in paragraph form. This serves an an orientation for the rest of the proposal and gives detailed approaches to the overall goal.
Background
For each aim, provide context and results. Included in the background section is some context for the readers that describes what is presently known about the topic.
Structure:
Background:
Within subsections:
Background/known
Unknown/problem/need
Aim/hypothesis
Summary (optional)
Research designs
Discuss the approach for each of the specific aims in detail. The research design section can also be known as the experimental approach, methodology, or strategy.
Make subsections that relate to your specific aims. It helps reviewers find the corresponding approach for each aim.
Additional proposal components
Costs should be realistic and justified. To perform the proposed research you usually need to list the expenses required.
Impact and Significance
In the last paragraph you should state the impact and significance of the overall project.