What are some key strategies for developing a research proposal?

Firstly, one must plan properly and understand the structure before writing a proposal. A proposal should be a comprehensive yet brief document that provides insight into the entire project. It is, therefore, crucial to conduct a thorough literature review to understand the background of the work/project, the problem statement, and the gaps you want to address. All this information is in the available body of knowledge. When highlighting the problems, let this be supported with facts from literature. In the end, a proposal should be written to convince the reader/funder that there is an urgent need for you to carry out the proposed study or research.

I am working in the field of mental health. Due to working in a country under the pressure of economic oppression and social challenges, to the best of my knowledge, the research gap would be to determine which socially based interventions can have positive effects on the mental well-being of the general population. At the same time, the sociopolitical condition is still alarming.

The word RESEARCH refers to searching a topic/domain multiple times in order to formulate a novel problem statement. This can only be possible by coming across numerous literature's in the related field and noting down the pros and cons at every step. It's just not to apply some new logical flows to get the outcomes rather to focus on the practical applicability in day-to-day life considering the related verticals. It is just a consistent & continuous learning mechanism and value addition to the thrust area on a regular basis. Limitations and constraints play a major role with respect to identify the research gaps. Proper analysis from the root level must be carried out in this regard and going forward the feasibility needs to be addressed.

My father’s family name being Pirrip, and my Christian name Philip, my infant tongue could make of both names nothing longer or more explicit than Pip. So, I called myself Pip, and came to be called Pip. I give Pirrip as my father’s family name, on the authority of his tombstone and my sister,—Mrs. Joe Gargery, who married the blacksmith. As I never saw my father or my mother, and never saw any likeness of either of them (for their days were long before the days of photographs), my first fancies regarding what they were like were unreasonably derived from their tombstones. The shape of the letters on my father’s, gave me an odd idea that he was a square, stout, dark man, with curly black hair.

Identifying the gap means the research to be done is original and significant. Therefore, the process is more than just mechanical. Scholars need proper guidance and should have good insights when searching the literature. While reviewing the literature, they need critical thinking to identify the significant aspects of an original problem, which is relevant to work out, is timely, and is required. A workable hypothesis must be able to be generated on the basis of the problem identified.

"What is something puzzling that contradicts (or seemingly contradicts) our current understanding of the world or some phenomena under study?" I would formulate a research question by asking myself a question like this. I find that this way of thinking helps me develop a concrete problem statement. It ensures that we are asking fresh, academically interesting, and new questions, that addresses gaps or needs us to look at old evidence in a new way. For example, typically one might think that capital flows from wealthier nations (that have it) to poorer nations (that don't). But when we look at data, do we see capital flowing "upward" from poor to rich? The question arises as to "why".

1 One of the most rudimentary requirements and yet the often ignored aspect is deep diving into 'why' am I doing this research. I want to study whether mental health literacy influences teacher support given to students' mental health needs in school. Having clarity on your why helps you assume your philosophical positionality for the research (positivism or interpretivism or pragmatism) as well as the methodological decisions that follow. I want to study this because literature suggests that when teachers are equipped, they tend to show more helping attributes. This clarity helps me posit myself as a pragmatist researcher: choose mixed methods design; use scales to check MH literacy of teachers + interview students to map support received

El planteamiento del problema, comúnmente expresado en forma de pregunta, debe sustentarse sobre la revisión de la brecha, para ello será necesario realizar diversas formulaciones hasta que las delimitaciones empaten con nuestro referente empírico (realidad). Cada componente es esencial en la investigación, pero la mayoría de metodólogos coinciden en que la pregunta de investigación es la médula del ejercicio investigativo.

My usual formula for an impactful and concise first paragraph is the following: - What's new? (e.g. ChatGPT 3.5, a chatbot produced by the company OpenAI, released in November 2022, broke the record for the fastest-growing consumer application in history with 100 mio monthly active users in two months.) - Why does it matter ? (e.g. Following this release, Goldman Sachs published a report claiming that such innovation could replace more than 300 mio jobs globally. In addition, more than 1,000 tech leaders and researchers signed a letter calling for a pause on the most advanced AI developments.) - What should be done? (not enough space, but refer to my research papers And it is essential to back everything with facts/literature in research.

Developing a research proposal requires careful planning and consideration. Here are some key strategies to help you in the process: Define your research question: Clearly articulate the problem or question you want to address through your research. Ensure that it is specific, relevant, and feasible within the scope of your resources and time constraints.

The why, … your objective is the core of your plan. Always start with your why, and work out from there. To your question, your strategy, your methods, your approach. Your objective should be exciting enough to sustain and motivate you through the challenges and effort required to complete your task. There will be difficult times ahead, and your objectives will be what sustains you. So always make sure you have picked objectives and goals that excite and motivate you … which will see you to your goal.

Additionally, make sure your research objectives are still relevant and achievable by regularly reviewing them. This is important because it ensures that your research is focused and that you know exactly what you are trying to achieve. Additionally, it allows you to track your progress and measure the success of your research

Developing research objectives is a critical component of a research proposal, as they provide a clear direction for your study. 1. Derive from Research Question 2. Clear and Concise Statements 3. SMART Criteria: ? Specific ? Measurable ? Attainable ? Relevant ? Time-bound 4. Main and Sub-objectives 5. Prioritization 6. Alignment with Research Methodology 7. Ethical Considerations 8. Flexibility 9. Contribution to Knowledge 10. Review and Refinement By carefully crafting your research objectives, you set a clear path for your study and lay the foundation for a strong research proposal

Establish research objectives: Clearly define the objectives or goals of your research. These objectives should be specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART). They will guide your research activities and provide a clear focus for your proposal.

Yes, what you are writing here is good. As I formulated a research question in the aforementioned case, I want to illustrate it practically. One of my many objectives, for instance, is " to estimate crop loss in farmer's fields based on types of wildlife animals.

However, it is important to note that your research methods should not be too complicated or difficult to implement. They should be feasible and easy for you to understand so that you can focus on answering your research question and achieving your research objectives.

It is worth noting that the choice of research methods depends on various factors, including the research question, available resources, ethical considerations, and the nature of the phenomenon under investigation. Researchers need to carefully select and justify their chosen methods to ensure the rigor and validity of their research.

In research on current topical conditions such as sexual violence in war crimes, the photojournalist must take into account the age and wisdom gap to the subject and how people become anathema to it because of its inherent systemic disdain towards women and in our representation especially in subjects as painfully diverse and socially sensitive and complex. I’m referring the heinous sexual crimes against in the recent and unspeakable incidents Hamas inflicted onto Israeli women and girls and just how long it’s taken us a society to speak up about. Why is this? And how do photojournalists deal with this as history unfolds before our eyes? It’s important to remember that the bravery of photographers who take this subject on are the heroic.

Choose an appropriate methodology: Select an appropriate research methodology that aligns with your research question and objectives. Consider whether your research will be qualitative, quantitative, or a combination of both. Define your data collection methods, sampling techniques, and data analysis procedures.

Research methods must be designed such that one can easily reproduce it from any part of the world, without having to struggle with understanding the variables.

It is important to develop a realistic timeline for conducting your research, including data collection, analysis, and writing. This timeline helps you manage your project effectively and meet deadlines.

Yes, it is just formating linkage among background, requestions, objectives, justification of reseach, design, methodology, finally timeline and costing.

Budget and timeline are key. If a larger budget is needed than a grant can support, there is no point in proceeding and critical thought needs to be given to the proposed methods and resources. Sometimes, there just isn't enough time/budget and trying to conduct a project without either of those being realistic is going to be an impossibility for both the sponsor and the investigator.

Esta es sin duda, la parte en donde la creatividad y el aporte del investigador se disfruta mucho. Ya nos hemos enfrentando a esa realidad compleja (Sampieri), hemos analizado el extracto de realidad que hemos elegido, hemos conquistado nuestro objeto de estudio (Bourdieu), llegó el momento en que los autores y toda la teoría habla a través del análisis del investigador. Pero no solo las palabras de terceros se escuchan, sino la propia e inédita interpretación del investigador, que estuvo frente a frente con el referente empírico, aplicó una metodología, realizó análisis y ahora presenta sus resultados y en todo caso, recomendaciones. Respetar los lineamientos institucionales para comunicar los resultados de investigación.

Toda la investigación se tienen en cuenta las palabras claves, y se buscan en los datos información relacionada, se organiza,se estructura y se presenta en un escrito coherente.

In my experience, also, you must clearly articulate the significance of your research. Explain how your study contributes to existing knowledge in the field and why it is important. In addition, follow the guidelines provided by the institution or funding agency for formatting and structuring your proposal. Before finalizing your proposal, you must seek feedback from peers, mentors, or advisors. Constructive feedback can help you identify potential weaknesses and improve the overall quality of your proposal. Each proposal may have unique guidelines and expectations.

Addendum to (1) in 'formulation of research question' 2. This positionality will change if my why is different or if I want to focus on mapping the relationship between the MH literacy of teachers and students' perception of teacher support wrt MH. This 'why' would most likely position me as a positivist researcher & makes me opt for a correlational design (I could use others based on my why); use standardized scales to measure the MH literacy of teachers (Eg: MHL-Ed) and for student perception (Teacher Emotional Support Scale used in Schenke et al, 2015); and try to see if one influences the other.

Read the Request for Proposal (RFP) from your Sponsor. Organize your proposal to address each of the sections that is called out in the RFP. Page attention to page count, format and particular requirements called out. Great proposals that do not match what the Sponsor wants do not get funded. Do not take what they ask for lightly, give them what they want to see.

Define Clear Objectives: Clearly outline the research questions or objectives your proposal aims to address. Ensure they are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART). Methodology and Feasibility: Detail the research methods you plan to employ, emphasizing their appropriateness for addressing your objectives. Also, consider the feasibility of your research, addressing potential challenges and proposing realistic solutions.

Assure you start with the literature review. This will help guide your entire writing process as you learn what’s written on your topic as well as the gaps aka “opportunities” for you to explore further. Further, you will compare your results to the literature as well as use it in your discussion.