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Proposals That Work
A Guide for Planning Dissertations and Grant Proposals

Sixth Edition


June 2013 | 408 pages | SAGE Publications, Inc
Previous editions of this book have helped well over 100,000 students and professionals write effective proposals for dissertations and grants. Covering all aspects of the proposal process, from the most basic questions about form and style to the task of seeking funding, Proposals That Work offers clear advice backed up with excellent examples. Ináthe fifth edition, the authors haveáincluded a discussion of the effects of new technologies and the Internet on the proposal process, with URLs listed where appropriate. In addition, there are new sections covering alternative forms of proposals and dissertations and the role of academic rigor in research. As always, the authors have included a number of specimen proposals, two that are completely new to this edition, to help shed light on the important issues surrounding the writing of proposals. Clear, straightforward, and reader friendly, Proposals That Work is a must own for anyone considering writing a proposal for a thesis, a dissertation, or a grant.

 
Part I. Writing the Proposal
 
Chapter 1. The Function of the Proposal
 
Chapter 2. Doing the Right Thing: "The Habit of Truth"
 
Chapter 3. Developing the Thesis or Dissertation Proposal: Some Common Problems
 
Chapter 4. Content of the Proposal: Important Considerations
 
Chapter 5. Preparation of Proposals for Qualitative Research: Different Assumptions
 
Chapter 6. Proposals for Mixed Methods Research
 
Chapter 7. Style and Form in Writing the Proposal
 
Chapter 8. The Oral Presentation
 
Part II. Money for Research
 
Chapter 9. Money for Research: How to Ask for Help
 
Chapter 10. Preparation of the Grant Proposal
 
Part III. Specimen Proposals
 
Proposal 1. Experimental Study
 
Proposal 2. Qualitative Study
 
Proposal 3. Online Electronic Survey Study
 
Proposal 4. Funded Grant

Very useful text and I have been using this book while teaching and/or supervising post-graduate taught and research students.

Dr Krishna Regmi
Faculty of Health & Social Science, Bedfordshire University
January 2, 2019

A valuable guide for practitioners and students in the fields of research and funding applications. Easily accessible format provides insightful advice and guidelines for students and practitioners new to funding and research application practices.

Dr Samantha Leonard
Department of Development Studies, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
June 8, 2015

This text serves as an important resources for doctoral students involved in research on international development.

Dr Emmanuel Jean Francois
Education Studies Dept, Ohio University
December 26, 2014

this is a useful guide to help students to think through the complexities of project planning

Dr Ellen Kitson-reynolds
Faculty of health sciences, Southampton University
November 7, 2014

Excellent resource for dissertations. The authors provide a down-to-earth approach to all phases of the dissertation, from reviewing research to publishing results. They also provide practical and realistic descriptions of political and interpersonal issues with chairs and committees, which surprised the students. I recommend it particularly for students in EdD programs who have limited experience with academic settings.

Dr Nancy Sanders
Education, Cal State Polytech-Pomona
September 15, 2014

This is a very useful book for students needing to think about bid writing. In a challenging employment market within the community and youth work field i will now be recommending this book to students on my course.

Ms Danielle White
Education , University of Manchester
May 14, 2014

This has been included in our recommended reading list.

Mrs Christine Cattermole
UCO, University Campus Oldham
February 14, 2014

Course Change

Professor Gabriel Paez
Public Management Dept, John Jay Clg Of Criminal Just
February 6, 2014

Starting Chapters are relevant to the course contents (proposal writing). Although later parts are perhaps good if you are looking for a broad overview on funding and diverse proposal examples on related topics, it is less of interest for this particular class.

Dr Johan Braeken
Research Methodology Group, Wageningen University
October 30, 2013
Key features

New to this Edition

  • Includes a discussion of the effects of new technologies on the proposal process.  URLs are inserted where appropriate.
  • Chapters 9 and Chapter 10 now pay much closer attention to the preparation of grant proposals.
  • In turn, that material is supported in Part III by the inclusion of a specimen proposal authored by a graduate student seeking internal funding for a dissertation.
  • A new section devoted to alternative dissertation formats that serve to more closely link the proposal with the subsequent dissertation and, in turn, with the production and publication of research reports.
  • Greater coverage of focus group research.
  • New coverage of mixed methods designs.
  • Two new sample proposals.

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