The second edition of the book provides a clear and concise vision of why research proposals are necessary, what proposals need to include, and how to write a successful proposal. In essence, then, it offers a practical guide. But it also explains th…
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AcknowledgementsIntroductionPART 1 : WHAT IS A GOOD RESEARCH PROPOSAL?1. The logic and structure of research proposals2. Successful research proposals3. Selling an idea4. Limitations of conventional research proposalsPART 2 : SEVEN STEPS TO WRITING A GOOD RESEARCH PROPOSAL5. Aims: What is it all about?6. Literature review: What do we already know?7. Research questions: What do we need to find out?8. Methods: How will we get the necessary information?9. Resources: What will it cost and how long will it take?10.Ethics: Is the research socially acceptable?11.Outcomes: What will be produced?Appendix 1: Checklist for the submission of a research proposalAppendix 2: Specimen research proposalAppendix 3: Choosing a research topicReferencesIndex
The second edition of the book provides a clear and concise vision of why research proposals are necessary, what proposals need to include, and how to write a successful proposal. In essence, then, it offers a practical guide. But it also explains the rationale behind research proposals and, in this sense, includes a distinctive theoretical basis for research proposals that is largely overlooked by other books on the subject. This helps students by arming them with a better understanding of the task they are undertaking. The book is structured around the seven core elements of research proposals, something which gives it a distinctive identity. The logical progression from one element to the next is easy for readers to follow, each acting as a stepping stone towards the production of a well-articulated proposal. The third edition will continue to use a clear, jargon-free style of writing coupled with a visually attractive layout and the use of illustrative examples.
