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What are the basic purposes of all research proposals?
What are the basic purposes of all research proposals?
The basic purposes of all research proposals are to convince the reader that: (a) the research project has clear objectives; (b) the research project is worth doing (it is significant / important in some sense and will make an original contribution to knowledge / understanding in the field); (c) the proposed methods are suitable and feasible; (d) there is a well thought through plan for achieving the research objectives in the available timeframe.
What should a research proposal include?
What should a research proposal include?
A research proposal should include clear objectives, significance of the research project, proposed methods, and a well thought through plan for achieving the research objectives in the available timeframe.
Why is it not enough to simply describe previous works, the project, and the methods?
Why is it not enough to simply describe previous works, the project, and the methods?
It is not enough to simply describe previous works, the project, and the methods because a research proposal needs to convince the reader of the clear objectives, significance, suitability, feasibility, and a well thought through plan for achieving the research objectives.
What is the purpose of the introduction in a research proposal?
What is the purpose of the introduction in a research proposal?
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What is the first stage in developing a research proposal?
What is the first stage in developing a research proposal?
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