Developing Effective Research Proposals 3/e

Keith F. Punch is a social research expert and was Winthrop Professor in the Graduate School of Education, the University of Western Australia, and is now Professor Emeritus in the University of Western Australia.

Introduction: Reading this Book Understanding Readers, Expectations and Functions Including Ethics in Social Science Research Alis Oancea Developing a General Framework for Proposals Using Theory and Dealing with the Literature Presenting Methods and Methodologies Writing the Proposal Getting Tactics Right Examples of Proposals

This book is incredibly useful for graduate students attempting to work out the 'rules of the game' of research proposal writing. Especially helpful are the exercises that can support students with tricky aspects such as developing research questions. -- Barbara Read This third edition is a 'must have' for demystifying the proposal writing process. It includes mixed-method approaches and provides additional insights, tips, strategies, and examples that are indispensable. Just wish I had this book when I was struggling with my first proposal! -- Julia Jahansoozi It provides a clear and easy-to-follow guide to putting together a proposal with detailed discussion of the topics that need to be included. The structure of the book reflects the proposal development process, from developing the general framework to writing different elements of the proposal. It begins with a helpful discussion of the reviewer, their expectations and the functions that the proposal needs to fulfill, which has relevance across all types of research proposal. -- Sarah Kitchen * SRA Researcg Matters 2018 *