Cowoo » writing http://cowoo.net/home The future can be created. Wed, 31 Dec 2008 12:01:41 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 Write a research proposal: the methodology section http://cowoo.net/home/2008/12/write-a-research-proposal-the-methodology-section/ http://cowoo.net/home/2008/12/write-a-research-proposal-the-methodology-section/#comments Wed, 17 Dec 2008 06:29:41 +0000 cowoo http://cowoo.net/home/2008/12/write-a-research-proposal-the-methodology-section/ I am writing a research proposal nowadays. I almost finished the introduction, literature review and research question sections. Now I come to the methodology part. However, unlike other sections of the essay, this chapter is not as clear as the title states. What should I write here? How should I organize this section? With these questions in mind, I search the web and find some tips. Here is a summary of what I have found. Hope they are helpful.

ResearchPaperz.net has a post on the methodology part, but it is a little too brief to follow. A-pluss.com says that "the more methods you will present, the more chances you will have to get approval" is the golden rule, but I am doubt of this saying. Because I think the proper one corresponding to the research questions is the right one.

Emerald has a "winning research funding" research proposal guidance, which emphasizing:

How will you do the research?

Who will do the research?

How much will you ask for?

Although this article is mainly talking about applying for research funding, it also has many useful tips for me, and can be more useful in the future.

articulates the problem accurately
provides appropriate background
is manageable within the time
is cost-effective
is linked to defined outcomes
has a clear methodology
is seen to make a contribution to the field
has concise writing
demonstrates right team approach
has credible academic supervision.

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