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Study/Research Objectives

The MOST important thing

you will ever write



―This section is very IMPORTANT. As part of the

evaluation of your application, you are requiredto attach a one page (please do not exceed the

one page limit) of a clear and detailed

description of your study objectives. Give your

reasons for wanting to pursue them in the U.S.Describe the kind of program you expect to

undertake and explain how the proposed field of

study fits in with your educational background,

your future objectives, and your futureinvolvement in community development.‖



Study Objective:

What is it?

1. Clear description of study objectives (bespecific about major field and specialized

interests within this field) AND explain why you

want to pursue these objectives:

2. Describe the kind of program you expect to

undertake, and explain how this study plan (or

program) fits in with previous training and your future objectives:



What are universities looking for?

A Picture of Your Overall Personality

Academic Background and Work Experience

Continuity

Commitment and Motivation

Communication Skills



There are many ways to organize

your Study Objective

However, following an outline that addresses the

information in order is the clearest and most

coherent to the reader.Remember those who are screening

applications read many, many, applications!

If they have irrelevant information and doprovide detailed information and rationale,

readers/screeners will probably set them aside.



Make an outline of what is being

asked for:

Look at the statement and underline the keypoints that the application is asking you toaddress in your study objective.

Do not write about information that is irrelevantto what you are being asked to respond to.

*SEE EXAMPLE OF AN OUTLINE or make your own is better. But address only what is askedfor.



Study Objective Outline

– PARAGRAPH 1: Description of an MA or PhD

program you expect to undertake

– PARAGRAPH 2: Explain how the description of

the plan above fits in with your previous training

and your future objectives.

– PARAGRAPH 3: Why you need to undertake

these studies in the United States as opposed to

Indonesia?

– PARAGRAPH 4: How would getting this

scholarship help you when you return with

community development or benefiting

Indonesian society?



PARAGRAPH 1: Description of an MA or PhD program You expect to undertake

Know what scholarly work or program you would like to

accomplish in the United States. Decide what kind of Master’s

or PhD program you need to take.

Include SPECIFIC courses or focus that you want to pursue

or a research focus.

It is important in this section that you are not to request that

you be placed at a particular University.

If you mention professors at a graduate school, mentionsomething of substance that reveals you know and appreciate

that person's work.

Describe what you like most and what you would like to do as

your research work if you are admitted.



Brief Paragraph on Research Proposal

The first sentence should read something like "I wish tostudy in the United States so that I might (complete

whatever your project is)."

It is not enough to say that a master's degree or Ph.D

will require that you write a thesis, and this paragraphshould tell clearly what such a thesis would be about.

Spell out your project briefly, about in what way your

thesis will benefit your field, and the way in which you

intend to undertake it.Express why you think you are the person to complete

this task, and tell briefly why your project will benefit both

the larger field of your study and the country when it is

completed.



PARAGRAPH 2: Explain how the description of the plan

above in PARAGRAPH 1 fits in with your previous training

and your future objectives

What experience in your background will assure that you

are ready to take coursework of this type.

If you have some problematic academic background,address that as well.

What future objectives of yours will be facilitated by

learning in these areas?

Articulate what is particularly valuable about the

perspective that you will bring to the prospective field of

study and the specific department.



PARAGRAPH 3: Why do you need to undertake these

studies in the United States as opposed to Indonesia?

Describe in detail about why you need to undertake your

studies in the States, and cannot be just as easily

completed at home

It is better to make claim through contrast, telling whatresources and opportunities you feel might be available

to you in the States

Talk not only about infrastructure issues (research

libraries), but what impact being in a foreign culturemight have, and how it will positively impact your future

Do not make a general statement and tell how wonderful

the university the U.S



PARAGRAPH 4: How would getting this scholarship

help you when you return with community

development or benefiting Indonesian society?

What are your future plans after receiving this degree?

Be specific with your career goals.

Explain how your degree and knowledge in the field willbenefit the community or society at large.

Mention any social/community activities that you might

be involved in upon your return

Do not show self-interest and self-achievement in career



Do’s

Give yourself plenty of time to write and

edit.

Read the question carefully.

Write the length of essay they ask for.

As much research on the university as you

can.

Accentuate your positive qualities.

Mention your positive achievements as

they apply to your graduate admission.



Do’s Mention your work experience, or volunteer work

that you may have done or extra-curricular

activities if they relate to your field.

Be definite in your application.

Make sure your essay is well-organized andeverything is linked with continuity and focus.

Check your grammar, spelling, punctuation, and

capitalization carefully. Ask as many others aspossible to proofread your work for writing

style—grammar, spelling, etc.

Do multiple drafts and edits



Don’ts

Flatter the university.

Be phony or dishonest about yourself.

Use empty, vague, overly-used words like

meaningful, beautiful, challenging, rewarding,

etc.

Use overly common phrases and nonspecific

information.

Repeat information from the applicationunless you use it to illustrate a point.

Try to be funny—humor can backfire.



Don’ts

Use statements like ―I’ve always wanted to be a .

. .‖ or other overly common phrases.

Make excuses, but you can talk about the

mistakes you've made as a learning experience.

Use slang, technical jargon, or long quotations.

Write in an arrogant manner; do make it clear

that you are confident about your ability, but stilleager to learn what the program has to offer.

Wait till the last minute before the deadline for

writing the study objective.



Strong Study Objective



Weak Study Objective



DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE LAST

MOMENT TO WRITE THIS!

Even though this is only one page, it will take along time and SEVERAL EDITS to do this right.

Have someone who is a native speaker and or familiar with academic writing give you feedback.

Do not have them write it for you!



Useful Links

U.S. UNIVERSITIES DIRECTORYCollege Navigator ( http://www.nces.ed.gov/ipeds/cool/ )

EducationUSA ( http://www.educationusa.state.gov/ ) If You Want to

Study in the United States. (

http://www.educationusa.state.gov/home/publications )

Hobsons U.S. Education Guides ( http://www.useduguides.com/ )

International Education Service ( http://www.ies-ed.com )

Peterson's Guide for International Students (

http://www.petersons.com/college_home.asp?path=ug.home&CMS

MemberType=ints )

Study Abroad.com ( http://www.studyabroad.com/ )

http://www.nces.ed.gov/ipeds/cool/

http://www.educationusa.state.gov/

http://www.educationusa.state.gov/home/publications

http://www.useduguides.com/

http://www.ies-ed.com/

http://www.petersons.com/college_home.asp?path=ug.home&CMSMemberType=int


http://www.studyabroad.com/

http://www.studyabroad.com/






http://www.useduguides.com/

http://www.educationusa.state.gov/home/publications

http://www.educationusa.state.gov/

http://www.nces.ed.gov/ipeds/cool/



Useful Links

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE

All About the Graduate Admissions Essay. (

http://gradschool.about.com/od/essaywriting/All_About_the_Graduat

e_Admissions_Essay.htm )

The Princeton Review – Writing the Statement of Purpose (http://www.princetonreview.com/opinionAdvice.aspx?type=grad )

How to Write a Great Statement of Purpose (

http://www.uni.edu/~gotera/gradapp/stmtpurpose.htm )

Writing A Winning Statement of Purpose (http://www.sjsu.edu/faculty/gcallaghan/graduate/winningstatement.ht

m )

UC Berkeley Statement of Purpose (

http://career.berkeley.edu/Grad/GradStatement.stm )

http://gradschool.about.com/od/essaywriting/All_About_the_Graduate_Admissions_Essay.htm


http://www.princetonreview.com/opinionAdvice.aspx?type=grad

http://www.uni.edu/~gotera/gradapp/stmtpurpose.htm

http://www.sjsu.edu/faculty/gcallaghan/graduate/winningstatement.htm


http://career.berkeley.edu/Grad/GradStatement.stm

http://career.berkeley.edu/Grad/GradStatement.stm



http://www.uni.edu/~gotera/gradapp/stmtpurpose.htm

http://www.princetonreview.com/opinionAdvice.aspx?type=grad





Good Luck!

If you plan ahead and take the time to

carefully express what the application asks

for, your chances for a Fulbright interview

are much better.

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