Introduction
This week we discussed how to write a research proposal and discussed the important points that makes our research strong. We also talked about the common mistakes students make while writing a proposal. Additionally, we also discussed the structure of the proposal and the key elements which should be kept in mind while writing a proposal.
How to write research proposal?
Research proposals, like all other kinds of academic writing, are written in a formal, objective tone. The language we use in the proposal should be concise and not to complex. A research proposal describes what you will investigate, why it’s important, and how you will conduct your research.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Avoid using complex and difficult words
- Not providing context to the research question(s).
- Not citing significant studies in the field that changed others’ understanding of the topic.
- Not accurately presenting other research done on the topic.
- Not staying focused on the primary research question.
- Not proofreading for grammar and spelling errors.
- Failing to have a clear sense of direction (proposals should flow like a research paper).
Structure of a Proposal
A thesis will usually contain most or all of the following sections:
- Title page
- Abstract
- Acknowledgements
- Contents page(s)
- Introduction
- Literature review
- Methodology
- Themed topic chapters
- Results
- Discussion or Findings
- Conclusions
- References
- Appendices