Description

? Provides step-by-step instructions for students who will be writing their first research proposal in the social and behavioral sciences. ? Each major section is divided into short topics. For each topic, students complete an exercise that leads them toward the goal of preparing a proposal. ? Numerous examples throughout the book make the recommendations for proposal writing come alive. ? The model proposals at the end of the book illustrate proposal writing and provide material for classroom discussions. ? Provides concrete guidance for students who will be writing proposals for both quantitative and qualitative research. ? The structure of this book enables students to work independently with confidence while writing the first drafts of their proposals. ? All steps in proposal writing are clearly described and illustrated. ? Ideal for use in: ú research methods classes where students write a proposal as a term project, ú thesis/dissertation preparation classes, ú senior research seminars where proposing and conducting research is a culminating undergraduate activity, and ú any graduate-level seminar in which the instructor wants to incorporate a project that will engage students in critical thinking about the content area. ? Written by our best-selling author, Mildred L. Patten. Your students will appreciate her clear and informative style.