Writing a Research Proposal

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Writing a Research Proposal

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You will learn to write a professional research proposal. In the project context of applying for a research grant, the focus will lie on the process steps of writing a research proposal, and communicating a clear research focus, both in writing, as well as via a short personal proposal presentation (pitch). The outcome will be a research grant proposal that can be submitted to an external Grants office, such as the UM Universiteitsfonds.

Doelstellingen van dit vak

At the end of this project… : 1. Students are aware of the importance of analyzing a real-life problem sufficiently in order to formulate an adequate research question and hypotheses in the academic context of a grant proposal; 2. Students will have practiced presenting their research focus and answering critical questions, both in writing and verbally; 3. Students will have developed abilities needed to successfully complete a research proposal (planning, writing, evaluating, presenting); 4. Students have improved relevant soft skills (planning, communication, team work).

Voorwaarden

None. VSK2004, Introduction to Academic writing and/or VSK 2001 Argumentation

Aanbevolen literatuur

No essential reading list is provided. Dependent on their topic of choice, students are expected to search for and identify credible and relevant sources by themselves, and arrive at a short list of required reading. Recommended: Fowler, H. R., & Aaron, J. E. (2004). The Little, Brown Handbook (9th ed, or higher). New York: PearLongman. Kumar R. Research Methodology – a step-by-step guide for beginners. ISBN9781446269978
VPR2001
Periode 3
6 jan 2025
24 jan 2025
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Studiepunten: 
5.0
Coördinator:
Onderwijsmethode: 
Lecture(s), Research, Skills
Evaluatiemethoden: 
Attendance, Assignment, Presentation