Subject Guides: Research: Research Proposals

The research proposal - Massey University

Research proposal structure: Massey University
Outlines the 3 key messages you need to get across in your research proposal
Writing a research proposal: Lincoln University
Examines the purpose and structure of a research proposal.
Al-Riyami (2008) How to prepare a research proposal
A useful overview of constructing a research proposal in the health sector.
Research proposal guidelines: Monash University
Includes purpose and structure. Also includes a link to "Writing proposals and Theses in Education". Has handy tips applicable across the board.

Writing Research Proposals in the Health Sciences by Zevia Schneider; Jeffrey Fuller
Call Number: R853.P75 SCH
ISBN: 9781526411303
Publication Date: 2018
Research Proposals: a practical guide by Martyn Denscombe
ISBN: 0335248292
Publication Date: 2019
"This helpful step-by-step handbook will guide the reader through each stage of doing a research proposal from choosing a subject right through to writing it up."
Developing Effective Research Proposals by Keith F. Punch
Call Number: HM571PUN 2006
ISBN: 9781412921251
Publication Date: 2006
Doing your research project : a guide for first-time researchers by Judith Bell with Stephen Waters
Call Number: LB1028BEL 2014
ISBN: 9780335264469
Publication Date: 2014

Writing the proposal and writing up the research
A link to a chapter in Nicholas Walliman's eBook, " Research methods: the basics".
Research Purpose Statements, Hypotheses, and Research Questions
Link to a chapter in Patricia Leavy's book, "Research Design : Quantitative, Qualitative, Mixed Methods, Arts-Based, and Community-Based Participatory Research Approaches"