How to Write a Research Proposal English Freshman II

 An abstract is a brief summary of the proposal. It includes: The research question. The rationale for the study (objectives). The methodology.  Write an Abstract

 Introduce your topic. Example: Masochism is a psychological disorder that is associated with what is called the Emo style among teenagers.  Narrow down or focus your topic. Example: There are several reasons why teenagers are likely to develop a masochistic personality. These include social and academic frustrations and strict parental upbringing.

 Mention research objectives. Example: This research attempts to investigate the reasons behind the increasingly growing psychological disorder of Masochism among teenagers.  Outline Key literature. Example: There has been considerable amount of study about teen depression and suicide, but very few addressed the Masochistic disorder as a major symptom of teen depression.

 Decide research methodology. Example: My research tools would include statistics about the percentage of emos, an interview with a specialist in teen psychology, primary and secondary sources from the University library, and reliable online sources.

 Mention Your research voice. Example: I’m going to be neutral /objectives in examining the reasons behind such phenomenon.

Now let’s practise!