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What are the similarities between a research paper and a research proposal?

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The proposal is written before the paper. It is your plan on how you will write the paper. The length of the proposal depends on the length of the paper. A two page paper might just require a paragraph or two for a proposal. A dissertation will require a 20-30 page proposal.

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What is the procedure for proposal writing?

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Use a table of contents. Clearly state what each paragraph will be with a subtitle. Make it long, and be thorough. Always double check for grammar/punctuation/spelling mistakes.

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My friend and I have a research proposal. Should we apply together to a professor or separately?

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The application should be done separately. This is to attract a depth consideration into the proposal.This will help giving detailed suggestions for the solutions required. It will also create a comparison ground for the two researchers before writing their final proposals.

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How many references do I need to write a research proposal?

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At least two. The number of references required to write a research proposal will definitely depend on the research question or problem. I suggest a minimum of two references, however, to give room for comparison, which may improve the quality of your suggested solutions.

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