Research Paper Proposal:

Once decided on what to research about, funding for the research becomes a matter of concern. The research paper proposal needs to have very convincing arguments. Based on how valid and relevant the proposal is, that finances for the research is sanctioned. A good proposal answers questions on the approximate time and amount of funding required. What will the home university gain out of a research done by student or a professor? What is the plan of action and the methods that would be used for the research?

A research proposal must have a clearly defined questions and answers which would be relevant for the questions. It must explain the available literature and also add on to it. Research proposals can vary in length but ideally a proposal is around 3000 words. A good coherent research proposal is a crucial factor when it comes to applications. Potential supervisors, admission tutors and funders assess the credentials of the researcher through the proposals. They take into consideration the critical thinking and analytical skill of a researcher.  The scope of the research and the possible time required are all deciding factors for a proposal to be sanctioned. On the other hand, a good research proposal depends a lot on the convincing capabilities of the researchers.  

It is advisable to have a discussion with one’s guide or supervisor when it comes to writing a research proposal. An innovative, of the mark topic might be very interesting but researching on it would become difficult. Data and literature may not be easily available. Considering the fund and the time crunch (which is usually valid for every researcher), selecting on an easier topic would be wiser. Aspects of the topic of research must have variable elements to make it different from other researches. But it should be a fairly common topic.

A research proposal is a smaller and a compact version of the actual research that one desires to get involved with. Therefore a research proposal must have all the same segregated compartments required in actual research. A good research paper proposal should be, thus flawless.