What if you could cut the time it takes to write a PhD proposal in half—without sacrificing quality or academic rigor? For many aspiring researchers, crafting a proposal is a daunting task that ...

NOTE: This post was co-authored with the SUNY New Paltz students in PSY 307 (1) of Spring 2018 (in particular, Zachary Ertrachter, Mariah Griffin, and Gianna Petrera). A solid psychology education ...

Join RIO Proposal Writer Jim Mazzouccolo for this webinar series covering the fundamentals of Proposal Writing. The webinars are designed to help you to understand your audience, identify and satisfy ...

This page provides an excellent foundation for students approaching proposal writing for the first time and offers advice for each step of the process. This clear and concise handout from the ...

The dissertation proposal and the specialty exam serve different purposes and should be viewed as separate activities, even though often executed concurrently. The dissertation proposal marks the ...

To set up the research unit as a seminar-style discussion in which students exchange feedback on one another’s topics and learn from their peers’ descriptions of their arguments and writing processes ...

Good research is driven by analytical questions. However, in order to know what questions to ask, it is necessary to learn what research already exists on your topic. What are the gaps in the ...

Back in the old days, a prospective academic author could submit a manuscript —sometimes even a barely reworked dissertation — and book editors would consider it for publication. Now, even if you’ve ...

While the art and science of grant writing can vary depending on many factors, not least of which being the specific requirements of the target funding organization, there are a few general best ...

Your research proposal also needs to persuade someone about how and why your intended project is worthwhile. In your proposal you will need to explain and defend your choices. Always think about the ...