Make it as simple as possible and rewrite after a pilot trial. Better still, write it after the research because you can be surprised by what you find

It is important to understand the difference between a proposal and research. Writing a research proposal is very different. When you are ready to write a research proposal, you should already have an idea of what you would like to investigate, but you are not investigating anything just yet.

A typical research proposal contains:

• A title.
• An introduction outlining the topic and questions for investigation, as well as a brief literature review and theoretical framework.
• A detailed strategy explaining what the research methods are, what data will be collected and how access to data sources will be obtained.
• A realistic timetable for completion, showing key milestones and when they will be accomplished. You will be working to deadlines.
• Discussion of logistical and ethical considerations.
• Limitations of the proposed research.
• An indicative bibliography of references consulted to date on the topic.

The following links, where the discussions/guidance/recommended publications should be helpful:

• What should be included in a good research proposal?: https://www.researchgate.net/post/What_should_be_included_in_a_good_research_proposal
• Need help for writing a research proposal?: https://www.researchgate.net/post/Need_help_for_writing_a_research_proposal

Dear Milon, please have a look at my guide to writing a PhD proposal. I agree that shorter is better but each section should follow the correct genre.