How to write a research proposal for a mechanical engineering project?
Can anyone share your experience?
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.
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