University of Canterbury

There is no fixed formula for writing a proposal. Your challenge is to convince members of the research community that you

• have identified a problem that can be clarified by your research
• have a theoretical background and a methodical approach to solve the problem
• have a realistic time frame and reasonable expenses budgeted for?
• will be adding some new information to research debates on your topic

Consult your advisor on length, layout (typeface, line spacing, font, etc.), format, as well as a table of contents and page numbers.

Source:

https://canterbury.libguides.com/startingresearch/proposalwriting