How to Write a Research Proposal

Most researchers make a fatal mistake in their proposal’s introduction, but understanding the “Why-What” sequence can change everything…

Here’s a 15-part structure I use that makes it simple.

Let’s break it down into 7 broad steps:

1. Start with why it matters in context

• State your research purpose

• Hook readers with significance

2. Back up claims in literature

• Map the existing knowledge

• Find the gaps to fill

3. Define your focus

• Research problem

• Research questions

• Clear objectives

4. Plan your approach

• Pick your theory

• Choose methods

• Set data collection strategy

5. Get practical

• Plan your analysis

• Address ethics upfront

6. Look ahead

• Create timeline

• Show impact

• List expected results

7. Finish strong

• Add references

• Include appendices

Each section answers one or more of these key questions:

Why? What? How? Who? When?

This structure works because it flows from broad context to specific details.

Source : Group Kelas