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In today’s tweet, what I want to share with you is from the topic opening report to the thesis writing, come and have a look~
The opening report aims to summarize the theoretical basis, overall planning and expected research results related to the research topic, so that potential research sponsors or collaborators can obtain relevant information. A good proposal report usually also specifically states what kind of research methods will be adopted in order to obtain the expected research results.
In this article, we will discuss how to write a good opening report and related precautions.
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Concise and concise
The complication of a proposal is that even though your audience and stakeholders come from different fields with different research directions and research focuses, you still need to provide a certain level of detail. So, make sure your pitch is short and to the point, avoid jargon, and provide as little detail as possible to illustrate your point.
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For example, the opening report first talks about the basis for the research topic. We recommend being as broad as possible in this section, making sure the content speaks to the audience, not speaks for itself. If the scope of the argument is too narrow, or contains too much professional knowledge, it is of little significance to non-professionals.
On the other hand, the research methodology and project plan need to detail how you will conduct the research to achieve the desired research results.
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Set reasonable research goals
If you hope to express convincing insights through the proposal report, you should reasonably set the milestones for the research project, including the relevant timetable and workload. It takes a good measure to come across as confident and ambitious, not conceited or even unrealistic.
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A good way to formulate a reasonable timetable is to first formulate the ultimate goal and then push forward. ask yourself:
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What research outcomes do I hope to achieve?
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What specific work do I need to do to do this?
If the answers to these questions lead to a project that is larger and longer than expected, then adjust your goals to reduce the size and make it more manageable before trying to achieve it.
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Demonstrate the potential value of a research topic
The value of research is an eternal topic in academia:
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How valuable is this research?
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Why is this research so important?
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What impact will this research have on the related field or society?
Essentially, your research output should yield some value. This does not refer to publishing in a journal with a high impact factor, but to broader, even practical value. Such values include:
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have commercial value;
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Promote policy and legislation in related fields;
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Can provide new perspectives to change certain inherent paradigms and promote related discussions on a topic.
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When writing a proposal, it is an effective way to first think about the potential value that the research topic may have and ensure that the value is clearly understood by the audience. Your readers, funding agencies, and stakeholders want to know what you plan to achieve in your research project, and how it will ultimately benefit and be useful to your field, society, or the world.
Therefore, it is very necessary to explain the research method and the necessity and practical significance of the research in the opening report. The value of research is wider and deeper than your personal goals (to become a prestigious academic). This not only sends a message to others that you care deeply about the far-reaching impact your research results have on the world, but also makes your research results more persuasive to a wider audience.
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summary
In essence, a proposal is the research author's self-promotion, but with more specific details than a general pitch. You sell your ideas and practical and feasible plans and goals to potential funding agencies and collaborators through the proposal report. Therefore, make sure that the pitch is compelling enough to meet their expectations.
That's all for today's sharing, see you next time!
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