How to Write a Research Proposal

English Freshman II

An abstract is a brief summary of the proposal. It includes:• The research question.• The rationale for the study

(objectives).• The methodology.

Write an Abstract

Introduce your topic.• Example: Masochism is a

psychological disorder that is associated with what is called the Emo style among teenagers.

Narrow down or focus your topic.• Example: There are several reasons

why teenagers are likely to develop a masochistic personality. These include social and academic frustrations and strict parental upbringing.

Mention research objectives. • Example: This research attempts to investigate the

reasons behind the increasingly growing psychological disorder of Masochism among teenagers.

Outline Key literature.• Example: There has been considerable amount of

study about teen depression and suicide, but very few addressed the Masochistic disorder as a major symptom of teen depression.

Decide research methodology. • Example: My research tools would

include statistics about the percentage of emos, an interview with a specialist in teen psychology, primary and secondary sources from the University library, and reliable online sources.

Mention Your research voice.• Example: I’m going to be

neutral /objectives in examining the reasons behind such phenomenon.

Now let’s practise!