Lecture 5 Writing a research proposal
Lecture 5 Writing a research proposal
Hua DONG,Tongji University For dissertation (1) Provide a self-explanatory title Contextualise your research through references to relevant literature and other references to existing work in your field of study,and provide a bibliography as an appendix to your proposal.It is essential that you demonstrate that you have determined either that the work you are undertaking has not been done before or that prior work has omissions,deficiencies,etc. Ref:Royal College of Art
For dissertation (1) Provide a self-explanatory title Contextualise your research through references to relevant literature and other references to existing work in your field of study, and provide a bibliography as an appendix to your proposal. It is essential that you demonstrate that you have determined either that the work you are undertaking has not been done before or that prior work has omissions, deficiencies, etc. Ref: Royal College of Art ©Hua DONG, Tongji University
Hua DONG,Tongji University For dissertation(2) Value and timeliness of work:briefly explain your research contribution to the body of knowledge:what makes it worth doing?Why here?Why now? Define the question/s to be answered and/or the goal/s of the research Outline possible methodologies which might be used in your research Ref:Royal College of Art
For dissertation (2) Value and timeliness of work: briefly explain your research contribution to the body of knowledge: what makes it worth doing? Why here? Why now? Define the question/s to be answered and/or the goal/s of the research Outline possible methodologies which might be used in your research Ref: Royal College of Art ©Hua DONG, Tongji University
OHua DONG,Tongji University For dissertation (3) Describe the resources which you think you will require (e.g.Computing software,materials,travel,conferences. access to archives,etc)with an estimate of costs Include a programme and timetable of work for the whole period of your study,including the milestones to be reached. Ref:Royal College of Art
For dissertation (3) Describe the resources which you think you will require (e.g. Computing software, materials, travel, conferences, access to archives, etc) with an estimate of costs Include a programme and timetable of work for the whole period of your study, including the milestones to be reached. Ref: Royal College of Art ©Hua DONG, Tongji University
Hua DONG,Tongji University Funding bodies(1) Background Introduce the topic of research and explain its academic and industrial context. Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of past and current work in the subject area in the UK and abroad. Ref:EPSRC
Funding bodies (1) Background Introduce the topic of research and explain its academic and industrial context. Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of past and current work in the subject area in the UK and abroad. Ref: EPSRC ©Hua DONG, Tongji University
OHua DONG,Tongji University Funding bodies(2) National Importance National Importance is the extent,over the long term,for example 10-50 years,to which the research proposed; e.g.contributes to addressing key UK societal challenges contributes to current or future UK economic success meets national strategic needs... Ref:EPSRC
Funding bodies (2) National Importance National Importance is the extent, over the long term, for example 10-50 years, to which the research proposed; e.g. contributes to addressing key UK societal challenges contributes to current or future UK economic success meets national strategic needs… Ref: EPSRC ©Hua DONG, Tongji University
Hua DONG,Tongji University Funding bodies(3) Academic Impact Describe how the research will benefit other researchers in the field and in related disciplines,both within the UK and elsewhere.What will be done to ensure that they can benefit? Explain any collaboration with other researchers and their role in the project. Ref:EPSRC
Funding bodies (3) Academic Impact Describe how the research will benefit other researchers in the field and in related disciplines, both within the UK and elsewhere. What will be done to ensure that they can benefit? Explain any collaboration with other researchers and their role in the project. Ref: EPSRC ©Hua DONG, Tongji University
OHua DONG,Tongji University Funding bodies(4) Research Hypothesis and Objectives Set out the research idea or hypothesis. Explain why the proposed project is of sufficient timeliness and novelty to warrant consideration for funding. Identify the overall aims of the project and the individual measurable objectives against which you would wish the outcome of the work to be assessed. Ref:EPSRC
Funding bodies (4) Research Hypothesis and Objectives Set out the research idea or hypothesis. Explain why the proposed project is of sufficient timeliness and novelty to warrant consideration for funding. Identify the overall aims of the project and the individual measurable objectives against which you would wish the outcome of the work to be assessed. Ref: EPSRC ©Hua DONG, Tongji University
Hua DONG,Tongji University Funding bodies(5) Programme and Methodology Detail the methodology to be used in pursuit of the research and justify this choice. Describe the programme of work,indicating the research to be undertaken and the milestones that can be used to measure its progress.Explain how the project will be managed. Ref:EPSRC
Funding bodies (5) Programme and Methodology Detail the methodology to be used in pursuit of the research and justify this choice. Describe the programme of work, indicating the research to be undertaken and the milestones that can be used to measure its progress. Explain how the project will be managed. Ref: EPSRC ©Hua DONG, Tongji University
OHua DONG,Tongji University Your research proposal Provide a self-explanatory title A very brief summary of your research and its value Contextualise your research with references Define question/s,goal/s and/or terms Describe research methods and justify them Outline possible results and/or deliverables Conclude (timeliness?Impact?...)
Your research proposal Provide a self-explanatory title A very brief summary of your research and its value Contextualise your research with references Define question/s, goal/s and/or terms Describe research methods and justify them Outline possible results and/or deliverables Conclude (timeliness? Impact? …) ©Hua DONG, Tongji University