Developing Effective Research ProposalsThis is your step-by-step guide to success with your research proposal. This new edition covers every section of the proposal, telling you all you need to know on how to structure it, bring rigour to your methods section, impress your readers and get your proposal accepted. With practical tips and advice throughout, new features include:
The Third Edition provides an authoritative and accessible guide for anyone tackling a research proposal. It is perfect for students in education, nursing, health, and across the social sciences. |
Contents
CHAPTER 4 DEVELOPING A GENERAL FRAMEWORK FOR PROPOSALS | 45 |
CHAPTER 5 USING THEORY AND DEALING WITH THE LITERATURE | 59 |
CHAPTER 6 PRESENTING METHODS AND METHODOLOGIES | 77 |
CHAPTER 7 WRITING THE PROPOSAL | 91 |
CHAPTER 8 GETTING TACTICS RIGHT | 109 |
CHAPTER 9 EXAMPLES OF PROPOSALS | 122 |
GLOSSARY | 173 |
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