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学术英语写作UnitResearchProposal
What is a research proposal
A research proposal is a short document (1 to 2 pages) that identifies and outlines the main components of your research. They are:
1. The purpose of your research
2. The intended audience
3. Your role
4. An opening statement or hypothesis
5. Brief description of intended methodology, data, materials
6. Expected outcomes (if any)
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The purpose of the research (1)
There are many reasons for doing a research-based program. Research is, after all, finding out something you don't know. One could write a thesis to review and explain collated(核对的) factual data. One could also conduct analytical research to study a particular subject in depth. One could discuss, debate and/or argue a certain topic, or come out with a new hypothesis/theory. On the other hand, one could also try persuading others to believe in what s/he is proposing.
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The purpose of the research (2)
You will often find conflicting ideas, biases, and other influences whilst conducting your research. You may even discover things in the course of your research that are contradictory to your personal thoughts, ethics and ideals. These could hinder your research, give rise to doubts, or cause a lack of interest in the work. Quality research demands objectivity, caution in assertion, solid backing from sources/experimental results, and clear rational thinking. You should be prepared for contingencies(偶然性), to challenge widely-accepted norms/rules in your quest to seek further knowledge.
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The intended audience
You will need to identify the audience for your work. Obviously, if you are doing a scientifically-inclined study into the effects of Neon atoms under intense heat, say, your target audience will not likely be Shakespearean thespians(演员). However, your research may also traverse several fields (eg. child psychology research might be of interest not just to psychologists, but also to teachers, doctors
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