Research Question / Your Research Proposal (Books)

Practical, hands-on guide helps beginning researchers create a mixed methods research proposal for their dissertations, grants, or general research studies. Intertwines descriptions of the components of a research proposal (introduction, literature review, research methods, etc.) with discussions of the essential elements and steps of mixed methods research. Examples from a real-world, interdisciplinary, mixed methods research study demonstrate concepts in action throughout. Readers who complete the exercises in each chapter will have an individualized, detailed template for their own mixed methods research proposal.

The objective of social research should be to discover something new about the social world. To achieve this you need a research question and you need to develop one (or a set of questions) which is researchable, in practice. This stage of the SAGE Research Methods Project Planner will:

• Help you decide what to study;
  
• Explain how to choose a good research project;
• Provide an overview of the research practicalities you should consider.

This is your step-by-step guide to success with your research proposal. This new edition covers every section of the proposal, telling you all you need to know on how to structure it, bring rigour to your methods section, impress your readers and get your proposal accepted. With practical tips and advice throughout.

Draws together the key elements in the process of preparing and submitting a proposal. Examines the posing and phrasing of research questions and hypotheses. Looks at how methods and methodology should be handled in a proposal. Discusses the crucial issues of planning, strategy and timing in developing targeted proposals. Understand the context within which their proposal will be read, what reviewers are looking for and will be influenced by. Supports the development of relevant skills through advice and practical activities. Explores the nature and purpose of different kinds of proposals

Clear, straightforward, and reader friendly for anyone considering writing a proposal for a thesis, a dissertation, or a grant. Covers all aspects of the proposal process, from the most basic questions about form and style to the task of seeking funding. Offers clear advice backed up with excellent examples. Includes a discussion of the effects of new technologies and the Internet on the proposal process. Discusses the need for academic rigor in research. Includes several specimen proposals that help shed light on the important issues surrounding the writing of proposals.

When it comes to research proposals, there′s the good, the bad, and the messy. There are essential elements and students often forget them, miss them, or struggle to find a workable plan. This Little Quick Fix gives you a clever, beautiful workbook packed with real-life examples to keep you on track. Use it to work through guided exercises; understand the elements of the proposal; and put them together thoughtfully to create your own research proposal - fast.

Provides guidance on what to include and what to omit from your proposal and demonstrates how to 'sell' your research idea. Guides the reader through each stage of the process: Choosing a research topic; Reviewing the literature; Formulating the research question; Explaining the research methods; Estimating the costs and planning the time involved; Obtaining research ethics approval. With top tips throughout, this book provides an insight to the logic behind research proposals and the way that good proposals address 7 basic questions that readers will ask when they evaluate any proposal.

Find your interest, hone it into a topic, and turn it into a research question that is relevant, interesting, and researchable.

An authoritative guide to science proposal writing is essential for any scientist embarking on a thesis.New chapter on interdisciplinary research, the book explains each step of the proposal process in detail.