18 Writing a Research Proposal

Question 1

essential ingredients of a research proposal:

Answer 1

the issue, benefit, research design

Question 2

proposal intended to convince:

Answer 2

worthwhile project, have competence and plan to complete

Question 3

writing needs to have these 3 Cs:

Answer 3

coherent, clear, compelling

Question 4

title often stated in terms of ___ relationship

Answer 4

functional

Question 5

sometimes there is a ____ title

Answer 5

lay

Question 6

federal granting agencies require:

Answer 6

abstract/summary

Question 7

sometimes have ___ before a lit review and rationale

Answer 7

introduction

Question 8

what is intro?

Answer 8

background/context, usually gen. statement of prob w/ focus on specific research prob, followed by rationale or justification for proposed study

Question 9

typical elements of intro

Answer 9

research prob (purpose), context, rationale, major issues, key variables, hypothesis/theory, boundaries, defintions

Question 10

purpose of lit review?

Answer 10

give credit, critically evaluate, integrate/synthesize lit., new theoretical insights, convince reader that research is significant (fills gap)

Question 11

tips for lit review?

Answer 11

subheadings, tell story

Question 12

methods include:

Answer 12

design, subjects (sampling procedure), instruments, procedure (activities, length)

Question 13

need to mention ___ of proposed research

Answer 13

limitations and weaknesses