Introduction
This module will cover the basics of writing an Introduction to a research proposal in the social sciences. Explore key themes and learn about how to structure an Introduction and what language to use following the academic writing style.
Literature Review
This module will help you hone the skills of writing the literature review section. Learn about what styles to use when reporting information. Revisit what you know about linking ideas, citing sources, quoting, and paraphrasing to avoid plagiarism.
Methods
This module will provide you with some insights into writing the methods section to research proposals. Learn about what key information to include and what language to employ to present and justify your methods.
Expected Outcomes
In this module, you will gain an understanding of how to present the expected results and implications from your study to the wider community. Guidelines on the content, organization, and language used in this section are provided.
Self-Access Academic Writing Resource
This self-access online tutorial is an introductory resource on writing undergraduate level research proposals aimed at non-native speakers of English. It teaches students the basics of writing the major sections of a research proposal (Introduction, Literature Review, Methods, and Results) in line with global conventions pertinent to academic prose.
Special emphasis is placed on reviewing structural elements of an academic text, selecting and using appropriate language structures specific to the genre of research proposal writing, and formatting references following the APA style.