Statement of Purpose
What problem are you trying to solve?
What issues does this project address?
What is the context for this project?
Research Question and/or Hypothesis
What questions are you trying to answer?
What variables are you considering?
What is the scope of the project?
Characteristics of a Successful Proposal (Validity) – Present a sound question or hypothesis that is well-defined in scope and will produce clear, measurable outcomes.
Significance of Research
How will your research contribute to the field?
What is unique about your research?
What is your research building upon?
Characteristics of a Successful Proposal (Significance) – Describe how your project will address a critical problem, benefit society or a community, or fill a gap in scholarship.
Methods of Data Collection
What frameworks or theories guide data collection?
What processes or protocols need to be implemented for collection?
What will be the source of your data?
Characteristics of a Successful Proposal (Reliability) – Describe appropriate methods for your research topic and include steps in work that are logical and complete.
Analysis of Data
How will you analyze the data to answer your research question and/or test your hypothesis?
What processes or protocols need to be implemented for analysis?
Benchmarks
What benchmarks will you meet to complete the project?
How will you share findings or progress about your project?
Characteristics of a Successful Proposal (Credibility) – Describe an appropriate timeframe and list of resources that will help support your project work and goals.