Format of Research Proposal

A research activity is actually diverse and full of information to make understand about your work. We write research proposals in the explained manner. The format suggested and practiced by our experts is explained below but, in some cases, it may vary.

1.    Title

It is one of the important aspects of a research proposal. The title should not be more than 25 words but it must provide adequate information within the specified limit of words. It is expected to describe the purpose of the research proposal too. To lure the interest of readers write an appealing title. The title is printed on the front page along with the name of the student (or students), supervisor, institution and department.

2.    Index

It is also known as a table of contents. It consists of the heading of the content along with the location (page number). It is advisable to add a list of tables and list of figures. This list consists of three columns, one for the title of figure/table and another column for page number and orders number (to assign priory) of the same.

3.    Abstract

An abstract consists of an overview of the project. It includes background information, motivation, technicalities, and scope of the project in brief. Generally, it extends to 500 words but it is recommended to keep it crisp. Writing an effective abstract is a delicate task because an inexact sentence can lead to ambiguity. It is suggested by our expert writers to write abstract after the completion of a research proposal and get proofread by your mentor or expert. There is no limit of word count however it should not be too lengthy.

4.    Literature Review

This section consists of information regarding the research study gathered from reading books, review articles, published articles, etc. Mention relevant only, for this you need to study a lot of technical material rigorously. Seldom literature review is a part of the introduction but in general practice, separate sections are preferred. We encourage all the students to share credit with the author whose research article you quote in your proposal.

It is recommended to write a literature review like a story with providing arguments and critical analysis. It may sound foolish but it attracts the attention of people and that is what we aim for. Make sure your story conforms to a timeline that means the oldest event or study comes first and newest at last. The Do’s and Don’ts of literature review are as follows:

Do’s

• Share the credit with those who have provided foundation information for your research study.
• Illustrate your knowledge regarding the scope of research
• Evaluate literature material critically
• Explain existing theories with a fresh interpretation.
• Persuade readers that your research proposal can make an impact.

Don’ts  

• Poorly structured
• Absence of coherence
• No mention of recent development in the corresponding research field.
• Not sharing credit with the actual author.
• Citation of irrelevant information.

5.    Methods

The grades of your research proposal writing depends on this section. It is a deciding part of an analytical study whether it will succeed or fail. It exhibits how you planned and to what extent you solved the problem. It is the lengthiest section with a maximum weightage of marks. You must include adequate information for readers to understand it. It is mandatory to come with a solution and explain articulately in this section. To pursue people easily you must add calculations, analysis, CAD models, stats etc.

6.    Budgeting

Our writers provide an estimation of the proposed project however it varies case to case. It consists of the cost of equipment, project apparatus, and logistics cost.

7.    Results

In the case of a research proposal, you don’t have any actual results but you can mention anticipated results backed by mathematical models, statistics, even terms of profit you can write the results. Investors give importance to this section.

8.    Discussion

To get the best grades or lure the investment you need to convince the readers that your research study is innovative and has the potential to make a considerate impact. It is advisable to don’t exaggerate your work. To make it sound realistic, state the limitations clearly.

9.    Research schedule

Generally, this section is in the table form but varies from university to university. Gantt chart is widely used for showcasing the progress of the project with respect to time. Before writing it down check the norms of your university. It is a way to keep track of your project-related activity.

10.Terminologies

In this section, you will provide a simple explanation of all technical words and jargon used in the research. This section is important because it will help readers to understand your research proposal report better. The length of this section depends on the number of terminologies used in report writing.

11.References

It is the last section of the report which includes the list of sources that you have referred for the purpose of report writing. There are various formats available online but we suggest you follow the guidelines issued by your university for the references.