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Chapter 17 - Research Proposals - Coggle Diagram
Chapter 17 - Research Proposals
17.1 General Overview
What is the funder looking for?
Does your research match the funder's goals?
What problem does your research address?
What is your solution to this problem?
How can you solve this problem?
17.2 Components and Format
-follow instructions precisely; answer why the funders should choose your proposal
17.3 Abstract
-be concise and cover all the main points of your proposal
-use key terms in first and last sentences
-clearly include a 'statement of need' that is convincing; why does this research need to be done?
-state the overall objective of your proposal; your goals can be short or long-term and outline your steps
17.4 Specific Aims
-in 2-5 steps, list your specific aims, including rationale, hypothesis and aim
17.5 Background
-to set the context of your proposal, use background information and any preliminary results
17.6 Research Design
-How will you address each aim of your proposal? Include any preliminary findings and how you will be expanding on your proposed topic.
-be consistent in your formatting of sections and subsections of your design, including headings, experimental design, analysis, and expected results
17.7 Impact and Significance
-end your proposal with an impact statement that highlights the positive effects on humans
17.8 Additional Proposal Components
-list expenses for your research in an itemized budget that is not outrageous
17.9 Checklist
-use a checklist to check your proposal to ensure all sections have been included properly