About this publication
This popular manual has received an updated and modern look while maintaining its succinct content.
Key Benefits:
• Clear and coherent strategy for preparing a research proposal for basic to advanced research
• Can be used in a variety of educational contexts in both tertiary and secondary education
• Workbook format for use in workshops for doctoral, Master’s and baccalaureate students
• Appropriate across many disciplines
• Accessible to English second-language speakers
• Interactive structure promotes self-directed research training - suitable for distance education.
Content
Guidelines for the effective use of this manual
- Steps in Writing a Research Proposal
- Selecting a Focus
- Identifying Critical Questions
- Stating a Rationale
- Conducting a Literature Review
- Locating a Conceptual/Theoretical Framework
- Preparing a Data Collection Plan
- Planning for Data Analysis
- Anticipating the Report Outline
- Dealing with Validity and Reliability Concerns
- Acknowledging the Limitations of the Research
- Protecting Human Subjects (Ethics)
- Estimating the Budget
- Final Thoughts
- Further Reading
- Web Links/Resources