HOW TO WRITE A RESEARCH PROPOSAL INSTRUCTOR: Dr. Pi-Ying Teresa Hs. PRESENTER: Cara Chen

What is a research proposal? Intended to convince others that you have: A worthwhile research project Competence and the work-plan to complete it.

you plan to accomplish you want to do it you are going to do it Must address the following questions you plan to accomplish you want to do it you are going to do it

Basic elements for a research proposal Title Discussion Introduction Basic elements for a research proposal Results Abstract Method Method Literature review

Title Should be concise and descriptive Pricks the reader’s interest Predisposes him/her favorably towards the proposal

Abstract A brief summary about 300 words Should include: The research question The rationale for the study The hypothesis The method The main findings

Introduction Provides the necessary background or context for your research problem. Begins with a general statement of the problem, focus on a specific research problem

Literature Review Not "reinventing the wheel” Show your ability Indicate your ability Give credits-have laid the groundwork for your research Provide a new model Convince the reader Demonstrate

Methods How you plan to tackle your research problem It should be Contain sufficient information The most appropriate and valid way

Design What kind? Subjects or participants Who ? What kind of procedure ? Instruments What kind ? Why ? Procedure How ? What activities? How long ?

Results what kind of data you will be collection what statistical procedures will be used

Discussion Convince the reader of the potential impact Should mention the limitations and weakness.