Introduction
This tab explains how to undertake a research proposal which students have to submit before starting their research projects.
The research proposal - Massey University
Planning Your Research Proposal - University of Western Australia
Writing a research proposal
- Research proposal structure: Massey UniversityOutlines the 3 key messages you need to get across in your research proposal
- Writing a research proposal: Lincoln UniversityExamines the purpose and structure of a research proposal.
- Al-Riyami (2008) How to prepare a research proposalA useful overview of constructing a research proposal in the health sector.
- Research proposal guidelines: Monash UniversityIncludes purpose and structure. Also includes a link to "Writing proposals and Theses in Education". Has handy tips applicable across the board.
Library resources
Writing Research Proposals in the Health Sciences by Call Number: R853.P75 SCHISBN: 9781526411303Publication Date: 2018
Research Proposals: a practical guide by ISBN: 0335248292Publication 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 Call Number: HM571PUN 2006ISBN: 9781412921251Publication Date: 2006
Doing your research project : a guide for first-time researchers by Call Number: LB1028BEL 2014ISBN: 9780335264469Publication Date: 2014
- Writing the proposal and writing up the researchA link to a chapter in Nicholas Walliman's eBook, " Research methods: the basics".
- Research Purpose Statements, Hypotheses, and Research QuestionsLink to a chapter in Patricia Leavy's book, "Research Design : Quantitative, Qualitative, Mixed Methods, Arts-Based, and Community-Based Participatory Research Approaches"