The Research Proposal

Learning Objectives

  • Describe what a research proposal is;
  • Identify the goals of research proposal;
  • Identify the various components of a research proposal;
  • Identify the 15-steps of writing a research proposal

In this chapter, we will focus on the components of writing an effective research proposal.  We will begin by discussing what a research proposal is, what its goals are, and the various components of a research proposal.  We will also examine a 15-step approach to writing a research proposal.

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