1、How to Write a ProposalYun WuSchool of Geodesy and GeomaticsWuhan University2013/11/10 1Outline The purpose of a research proposal The structure of a research proposal 2013/11/10 21 The purpose of a research proposalTo convince others that you have a worthwhile research project and that you have the
2、 competence and the work-plan to complete it. What is the area and the what is the problem Why do you want to do it How are you going to do it What is your plan to accomplish2013/11/10 32 The structure of a research proposal2.1 Title pageTitle, author, affiliation 2.1 Abstract Approximately 300 word
3、s research question, the rationale for the study and the hypothesis (if any), the method Predicted results (or main findings)2013/11/10 42.3 Introduction State the research problem its necessity and importance. Literature Review State your methods or procedures Present the rationale of your proposed
4、 study .2013/11/10 52 The structure of a research proposal2.4 Approach/methodsDetermined by the purpose of the research. It contains an overall description of your approach, materials, and procedures Make a software? Investigate a technique? Investigate a methodology?2013/11/10 62 The structure of a
5、 research proposal2.5 Preliminary /predicted results and discussionpresent any results you already have obtained What is your final achievements?2.6 Work plan including time table describe in detail what you plan to do until completion of your senior thesis project list the stages of your project in
6、 a table format indicate deadlines you have set for completing each stage of the project, including any work you have already completed discuss any particular challenges that need to be overcome 2.7 List of references2013/11/10 72 The structure of a research proposal It time to make your thesis proposal2013/11/10 8
