Purpose of the Research Proposal
- To present the question to be researched and its importance
- To discuss the research efforts of others who have worked on related questions
- To suggest the data necessary for solving the question
The Research Sponsor
All research has a sponsor in one form or another:
- In a corporate setting, management sponsors research
- In an academic environment, the student is responsible to the class instructor
What are the Benefits of the Proposal to a Researcher?
- Allows the researcher to plan and review the project's steps
- Serves as a guide throughout the investigation
- Forces time and budget estimates
Types of Research Proposals
- Internal
- External
Proposal Complexity
3 levels of complexity:
- The exploratory study is used for the most simple proposals
- The small-scale study is more complex and common in business
- The large-scale professional study is the most complex, costing millions of dollars
How to Structure the Research Proposal?
- Create proposal modules
- Put together various modules to tailor your proposal to the intended audience
Modules in a Research Proposal
- Executive Summary 1 Qualifications of Researcher
- Problem Statement 2 Budget
- Research Objectives 3 Schedule
- Literature Review 4 Facilities and Special Resources
- Importance of the Study 5 Project Management
- Research Design 6 Bibliography
- Data Analysis 7 Appendices
- Nature and Form of Results
Evaluating the Research Proposal
- Proposal must be neatly written in appropriate writing style
- Major topics should be easily found and logically organized
- Proposal must meet specific guidelines set by the sponsor
- Technical writing style must be clearly understood and explained
What to include in the Appendices?
- A glossary of concepts, constructs, and definitions
- Samples of the measurement instrument
- Other materials that reinforce the body of the proposal
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