Are you at a loss, because you cannot choose the research proposal format? The information given below can be rather helpful for you when choosing an appropriate research proposal format:
 
Research proposal format: Description: The description of your research proposal should be 1-2 page brief description of your research. It has to be written so, that even a non-specialist would be able to understand the logic of your research purposes and the ways of achieving them. It should contain no scientific jargon or references, although the main terms should be briefly defined.
 
Research proposal format: Introduction: The introduction of your research proposal must contain a literature review and a rationale.
 
Research proposal format: Literature review: It should contain background information about your research for the non-specialist members of the committee to appreciate your investigation. Use no more than 10-20 references.
 
Research proposal format: Rationale: The rationale of your proposal is usually up to one page long. It should include your hypothesis, as well as the following:

• Brief statements of the problem you are trying to solve;
• The way you are going to solve the problem;
• The significance of the results.

Research proposal format: Research Design: The research proposal design should include the justification for each method or approach to be used.
 
Research proposal format: Data Analysis and Interpretation: This part should include the ways of results presentation and their comparing (statistical analysis)
 
Research proposal format: Additional sections

• Research proposal format: Cover page: You should include your personal information, and the info about the committee members;
• Research proposal format: Time line: Include the time period of completing every part;
• Research proposal format: Units: Total number of units required in this research;
• Research proposal format: References: This part should be included in the references section.