Friday, September 19, 2008

Analyzing Research Proposals

©Background
-For people who don't have preconceived notions on the topic
Abstract
Research Theme
©Purpose
©Introduction
Background/Problem
Proposed Research Topic
Objectives
Summary

Objectives
-Purpose statement of sorts
Justification
Topic, Questions, Themes
Method
Audience-geographically/type of people affected by the study
Relevance
Lit Review*/Previous Research
Vocabulary/Terms

*Grouping previous studies into "this is the view they took on it"

Research Plan (Participant-Observation, Interview)/Methodology
-How to go about doing unbiased research
Research Focus
Project Design
Method
○ Participants
○ Apparatus
○ Procedures
Scope
○ Time
○ People
○ Quantity
Cost
Timetable/Frame/Schedule
Methods of Collecting the Data/Analysis

Expected outcomes
Results
Risks and Benefits
Limitations
Discussion

References
Dissemination of Research
Waiver/Consent Form
Future Directions
Conclusion
Deliminations/Exclusions
Author Resume/Acknowledgments

1 comment:

Angie said...

Just wondering, what's the significance of "©"? And thanks a lot for posting these! This is very helpful.