Writing a research proposal

Research proposal writing tips

The Art of Writing Proposals – “Some Candid Suggestions for Applicants to Social Science Research Council Competitions” by Adam Przeworski and Frank Salomon, Social Science Research Council (1998)
Detailed guidance – how the structure of a well-written proposal guide should be: a detailed explanation by Mark Mitchell, Clarion University of Pennsylvania (archived copy)
David S. Walonick’s Guide – a detailed guide on the Elements of a research proposal and report by David S. Walonick, Ph.D. (2005)
S. Joseph Levine’s Guide – GUIDE FOR WRITING A FUNDING PROPOSAL by S. Joseph Levine, Ph.D., Michigan State University

Useful books for proposal writers


		For beginners, writing a PhD application proposal Proposals That Work: A Guide for Planning Dissertations and Grant Proposals – a good general book for beginners, to overcome the initial hurdles of *writing a PhD application proposal*, by Lawrence F. Locke, Waneen Spirduso and Stephen J. Silverman, Paperback: 376 pages; Publisher: Sage Publications (2007)

		For PhD students writing research proposals Writing Successful Science Proposals – a very substantive and logical book for doctoral students, full of practical information on *how to write a clear and concise science proposal*, full of step-by-step exercises, by Andrew J. Friedland and Carol L. Folt. Paperback: 190 pages; Publisher: Yale University Press (2000)

		For PhD students writing dissertation proposals How To Prepare A Dissertation Proposal: Suggestions For Students – a highly recommended detailed workbook for PhD students *writing a dissertation proposal*, by David R. Krathwohl and Nick L. Smith, Paperback: 289 pages; Publisher: Syracuse University Press (2005)