Checklist for Elements of a Research Proposal

Have you included:

☑ A clear, concise, and ambiguous title?

☑ A clear, yet brief, summary/abstract?

☑ A well-articulated research question/hypothesis?

☑ Contextual introduction/background/rationale?

☑ A scientific and academic literature review?

☑ Theoretical perspectives as required?

☑ Logical and practical research methods, including methodology, respondents, data collection, and analysis?

☑ Disclosure of limitations/delimitations?

☑ Articulation of ethical considerations?

☑ A well-considered timeline?

☑ Budgeting/funding as required?

☑ References?