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Developing Effective Research Proposals

• Keith F Punch - University of Western Australia, Australia
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With practical tips and advice throughout, new features include:

• Comprehensive explanation of method and methodology, and how to maximize this crucial section of your proposal
• A new section on mixed methods: an increasingly common approach in research
• A new chapter on how to get it right with ethics
• Fresh exercises and activities, now for each key chapter.

The Third Edition provides an authoritative and accessible guide for anyone tackling a research proposal. It is perfect for students in education, nursing, health, and across the social sciences.

This book is incredibly useful for  graduate students attempting to work out the ‘rules of the game’ of research proposal writing. Especially helpful are the exercises that can support students with tricky aspects such as developing research questions. 

This third edition is a 'must have' for demystifying the proposal writing process. It includes mixed-method approaches and provides additional insights, tips, strategies, and examples that are indispensable. Just wish I had this book when I was struggling with my first proposal!

It provides a clear and easy-to-follow guide to putting together a proposal with detailed discussion of the topics that need to be included. The structure of the book reflects the proposal development process, from developing the general framework to writing different elements of the proposal. It begins with a helpful discussion of the reviewer, their expectations and the functions that the proposal needs to fulfill, which has relevance across all types of research proposal.

A very useful book for students undertaking the independent study particularly for MA.

Keith Punch hits home with his concise account of the art and practice of proposal writing. In setting a research proposal assignment, it was essential that students develop an understanding of the reasons why a proposal is an essential part of the research process and what comprises an effective research proposal. Keith Punch's text offers this and more. If I'd just read Keith's book before submitting my last proposal to the ESRC I wouldn't be where I am now!

A very good book with practical step by step guide for anyone starting out on a research proposal. All elements covered comprehensively.

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Writing a research proposal is one of the most important tasks facing academics, researchers and graduate students. Yet there is a good deal of misinformation and a great lack of guidance about what constitutes a good research proposal and what can be done to maximize one's chances of writing a successful research proposal. Pam Denicolo and Lucinda Becker recognize the importance of developing an effective research proposal for gaining either a place on a research degree program or funding to support research projects and set out to explore the main factors that that proposal writers need to attend to in developing successful proposals of their own. Developing Research Proposals will help readers to understand the context within which their proposal will be read, what the reviewers are looking for and will be influenced by, while also supporting the development of relevant skills through advice and practical activities. This book:

• Explores the nature and purpose of different kinds of proposals
• Focuses on the actual research proposed
• Discusses how best to carry out and structure the literature review
• 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

The authors draw together the key elements in the process of preparing and submitting a proposal and concludes with advice on responding to the results, successful or not, and their relevance to future proposals.

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This is a sound introduction to proposal writing, especially for those unfamiliar with the process. It is clearly presented and written in largely jargon-free language that will appeal to the neophyte... The work is useful as an introduction to the proposal-writing process.

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This book is essential reading for those writing research proposals for a PhD application as well as those writing proposals to funding bodies. It is intended for those who are writing proposals for the first time but also for those who may have written proposals before, but never succeeded in getting funding... For me, this book is perfectly pitched. It is simple, but not simplistic. It offers practical advice, but also interrogates your thinking about the actual research design...This book is an excellent addition to any newer researcher's bookshelf as well as for administrative staff and those in research offices who support academics writing proposals. You get a sense that the authors are true experts and genuinely want to support new and early academics in what is an increasingly competitive part of modern day academia. Annika Coughlin SRA News

Developing Research Proposals is a very accessible and authoritative guide, and part of Sage’s informative Success in Research Series ... Overall, the authors have written a book providing a wealth of information and advice that would come in handy not only to those interested in maximizing their chances to get a research degree place or funding for project in a complex and demanding environment, but also to those interested in their personal development as researchers. Andreea Moise LSE Review of Books

This is a fabulous text that is pitched at the right level, yet accessible to all undergraduate and postgraduate level students. The information is clear and well laid out and the book is easy to navigate.

essential reading for part time masters students undertaking research methods module

This textbook covers well the basic elements for tailoring and designing a professional research proposal. However, it should be combined with other textbooks as it is not extensive. Strongly recommended.

A very clear and step-by-step approach to writing research proposals. Very useful when undertaking research for the first time. I would recommend it to any new researcher.

Proposals are so strange to students new to research. They cannot understand the need of justification but jump straight in to wanting to do things. This text will help understand the need to plan

Excellent book that clearly takes the students through the process of planning a research proposal.

a useful addition to research methods module reading list

I am recommending this as supplemental reading to PhD students in the first part of their doctoral research. It is as very helpful tool to aid thinking about exactly how to develop their proposals. I also am recommending it to colleagues seeking to become research active.

Important book for classes with applied research projects for students and advanced Master's.

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This book is incredibly useful for  graduate students attempting to work out the ‘rules of the game’ of research proposal writing. Especially helpful are the exercises that can support students with tricky aspects such as developing research questions. 

This third edition is a 'must have' for demystifying the proposal writing process. It includes mixed-method approaches and provides additional insights, tips, strategies, and examples that are indispensable. Just wish I had this book when I was struggling with my first proposal!

It provides a clear and easy-to-follow guide to putting together a proposal with detailed discussion of the topics that need to be included. The structure of the book reflects the proposal development process, from developing the general framework to writing different elements of the proposal. It begins with a helpful discussion of the reviewer, their expectations and the functions that the proposal needs to fulfill, which has relevance across all types of research proposal.

A very useful book for students undertaking the independent study particularly for MA.

Keith Punch hits home with his concise account of the art and practice of proposal writing. In setting a research proposal assignment, it was essential that students develop an understanding of the reasons why a proposal is an essential part of the research process and what comprises an effective research proposal. Keith Punch's text offers this and more. If I'd just read Keith's book before submitting my last proposal to the ESRC I wouldn't be where I am now!

A very good book with practical step by step guide for anyone starting out on a research proposal. All elements covered comprehensively.

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Developing an Effective Research Proposal

Welcome to this RMIT University Library online module which provides you with key information, strategies and resources for developing an effective research proposal.

The module is aimed at graduate researchers (PhD or Masters by Research) who are seeking to understand why and how to write their research proposal.

The course materials include information, videos and learning activities which explore key features of developing effective research proposals.

We hope you find this module useful and stimulating.

Learning objectives

On successful completion of the module, you will be able to:

• determine the purpose and importance of the research proposal
• create effective research questions
• identify they key components which structure a research proposal, and
• familiarise yourself with writing the “what”, “why” and “how” sections of your proposal.

This module should take you about 30 minutes to complete.

Work through each chapter using the navigation footer ( i.e.  previous/next) or use the contents page to select a particular section.

Please help us improve this module by taking a moment to complete the feedback form provided at the end.

Research and Writing Skills for Academic and Graduate Researchers Copyright © 2022 by RMIT University is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License , except where otherwise noted.

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• Keith F Punch - University of Western Australia, Australia
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With practical tips and advice throughout, new features include:

• Comprehensive explanation of method and methodology, and how to maximize this crucial section of your proposal
• A new section on mixed methods: an increasingly common approach in research
• A new chapter on how to get it right with ethics
• Fresh exercises and activities, now for each key chapter.

The Third Edition provides an authoritative and accessible guide for anyone tackling a research proposal. It is perfect for students in education, nursing, health, and across the social sciences.

This book is incredibly useful for  graduate students attempting to work out the ‘rules of the game’ of research proposal writing. Especially helpful are the exercises that can support students with tricky aspects such as developing research questions. 

This third edition is a 'must have' for demystifying the proposal writing process. It includes mixed-method approaches and provides additional insights, tips, strategies, and examples that are indispensable. Just wish I had this book when I was struggling with my first proposal!

It provides a clear and easy-to-follow guide to putting together a proposal with detailed discussion of the topics that need to be included. The structure of the book reflects the proposal development process, from developing the general framework to writing different elements of the proposal. It begins with a helpful discussion of the reviewer, their expectations and the functions that the proposal needs to fulfill, which has relevance across all types of research proposal.

A very useful book for students undertaking the independent study particularly for MA.

Keith Punch hits home with his concise account of the art and practice of proposal writing. In setting a research proposal assignment, it was essential that students develop an understanding of the reasons why a proposal is an essential part of the research process and what comprises an effective research proposal. Keith Punch's text offers this and more. If I'd just read Keith's book before submitting my last proposal to the ESRC I wouldn't be where I am now!

A very good book with practical step by step guide for anyone starting out on a research proposal. All elements covered comprehensively.

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Registration is open for grant writing workshop.

University of Iowa faculty and research team members are invited to register for a daylong grant writing seminar sponsored by the Research Development Office, a unit of the Office of the Vice President for Research. 

The  Writing Winning Grant Proposals (Phase I) seminar will be led by Dr. John Robertson, Managing Member of Grant Writer's Seminars and Workshops (GWSW) on Friday, September 20, 2024, 8:30am - 4:30pm at the Iowa Memorial Union. A virtual option is available.

“For nearly two decades, we have partnered with GWSW to provide their winning approach to our researchers,” said Aaron Kline, director of the Research Development Office. “The Phase I seminar provides attendees with an actionable framework to apply to their next grant proposal.”  

The registration fee for the workshop is $150, which includes a grant writing workbook and lunch. Participants are encouraged to check the  registration website  to see if sponsored registrations are available from their college or department. The registration deadline is September 8.

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For faculty members who are interested in receiving one-on-one coaching and virtual consultations about a grant proposal over a 4-6 month period, a  Phase II Intensive Worksho p will be offered in January 2025. The Phase II workshop is limited to 25 participants who previously participated in the Phase I seminar and who are nominated by their collegiate associate dean. 

“Phase II provides participants an opportunity to work with Dr. Robertson on the application of the GWSW framework to a real-world proposal. Both of these programs are valuable tools for researchers to develop their grantsmanships skills, enabling future research success,” said Kline.

To participate, faculty should discuss sponsorship with their collegiate Associate Dean for Research and DEO, and also  complete the Phase II registration form by Monday, September 30, 2024. 

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With practical tips and advice throughout, new features include:

• Comprehensive explanation of method and methodology, and how to maximize this crucial section of your proposal
• A new section on mixed methods: an increasingly common approach in research
• A new chapter on how to get it right with ethics
• Fresh exercises and activities, now for each key chapter.

The Third Edition provides an authoritative and accessible guide for anyone tackling a research proposal. It is perfect for students in education, nursing, health, and across the social sciences.

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