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research proposals
17.4 Specific Aims
provides orientation for the rest of the propsal
list detailed approach of overall goal
separated by sections or combined in abstract
laid out in five conceptual steps
Written as a list (not paragraph)
done in BOLD
proposal aim following paragraph
summarizes preliminary results
brief (one paragraph) description of the proposed approach for each aim
summarizes hypothesis
can be placed in italics
final sentence
state the expected outcomes
7.5 Background
provides context to readers
may include important preliminary results
describes what's known about the topic
convinces readers that the aim impacts the topic
subsections
unknown problem/need
aim/hypothesis
Background/known
optional: summary
17.3 Abstract
main points of abstract
proposal objective
general strategy
statement of need / unknown problem
background
importance/ significance
summarizes proposal, highlighting points from each section
written to stand alone
1st & last sentences
includes important key terms
sentences are kept short
provides the first impression
statement of need
highlights why the proposal is important to society
key component to any proposal
overall objective
must be clearly identifiable
helps readers understand your goal
most important element
follows a logical form
placed either it in italics or boldface or labeled: “Objective” or “Goal.”
can be sub-divided
17.2 Components and Format
follow instructions exactly
if you have instructions follow them exactly
questions your proposal should answer
why this project?
why this sponsor?
why you?
what at your institution?
why now?
sections to include
background statement / statement of need
research design
specific aims
significance/ impact
abstract
17.6 Research Design
Describe the approach for each specific aim in detail
lay out attainable approaches to proposal aims
heart of your proposal
details plans
implications
preliminary results
divide research into sections
heading
specific aim
experimental design
rationale/ hypothesis
analysis
expected results
alternative strategies
checklist
all components listed?
research design
abstract/overview
is it short and within limits?
does it contain
statement of need
context
significance
strategy
objective
introduction/background
impact/significance
is the overall objective stated precisely?
is the unknown clearly stated?
is the approach clearly outlines?
is the topic original ?
17.1 general overview
before conducting a proposal
drafted with care to boost success rate
must thoroughly present
proposed solution
organizations qualifications
need or problem
set goals according to interest of tour project
Research founders priorities
17.7 Impact and Significance
End with a broad impact statemtn
last paragraph
state the overall impact
focus on humans will be impacted
mention evaluation plants such as measurable objectives
17.8 Additional Proposal Components
additional information sometimes needed
reference letters
certifications
transcripts
conduct of ethical research
curricula vitae
animal experimentation
permission to conduct research in other countries
budget
realistic and justifiable cost
equipment
travel
materials
personnel
facilities