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Concept Map of Chapter 17: Research Proposals - Coggle Diagram
Concept Map of Chapter 17: Research Proposals
Components and Format
Follow instructions exactly
It is important to present information as requested
Include the following sections in a proposal:
Background, including Statement of Need
Research Design
Specific Aims
Significance/Impact
Abstract
Checklist
Does the Abstract contain:
Context/background (optional)
Statement of need
Objective
Strategy
Significance/impact of initiative
Is the overall objective stated precisely?
Is the Abstract short and within the set limits?
Is the unknown/problem clear?
Are all the components there?
Abstract/overview
Introduction/background
Research design
Impact/significance
Is the approach clearly delineated, and does it include a rationale as well as expected outcomes and significance?
Is the proposed topic original?
Background
Provide context and preliminary results for each aim
Background:
Within subsections:
Background/known
Unknown/problem/need
Aim/hypothesis (optional)
Summary (optional)
Impact and Significance
End the proposal with a broad impact statement
Additional Proposal Components
Costs should be realistic and justified
Abstract
Pay attention to the first and the last sentence
Include a statement of need
Write a concise abstract that includes all the main points of your proposal:
Background
Unknown or problem/statement of need
Overall objective of the proposal
General strategy
Significance/impact
Clearly identify the overall objective
Specific Aims
List your specific aims in precise language
Research Design
Describe the approach for each specific aim in detail
Organize the section into subsections according to your specific aims
Heading: Specific aim/objective
Rationale/hypothesis (not always required)
Experimental design
Analysis
Expected results (outcomes and significance)
Alternative strategies (not always required)