A.    Checklist for Elements of a Research Proposal

       Have you included:

• A clear, concise and unambiguous 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, analysis?
• Disclosure of limitations/delimitations?
• Articulation of ethical considerations?
• A well-considered timeline?
• Budgeting/funding as required?
• References?

B.    Checklist for Writing a Research Proposal

• Access and refer to successful proposals
• Find a clear voice for your writing
• Write tight and concisely
• Yet, write sufficiently
• Write for the non-expert
• Proofread
• Keep quotes to a minimum
• Meet all deadlines
• Be prepared to draft and redraft