dentify the major steps in a research proposal. As an exercise, compose a research proposal on a topic of interest to you.

What will be an ideal response?

The major steps in a research proposal include performing the preliminary work (reviewing the funding literature and examining information regarding the funder’s areas of interest and funding priorities, guidelines for proposal submission, possible restrictions, size of the grants, cost-share requirements, and review procedures), contacting the identified funding source prior to writing or submitting a formal proposal, preparing a preliminary proposal if required, preparing the research proposal, and submitting the proposal.
Students’ research proposals will vary, but should include the following elements (in this order):
• Title page
• Table of contents
• Abstract
• Project description
? Introduction
? Problem statement and significance
? Goals and objectives
? Methods and procedures
? Evaluation
? Dissemination
• References
• Budget and justification
• Human subjects
• Appendices