Planning and implementing a research project: part 1

Abstract

This article is the first in a series of three focused on the steps in the development of a research proposal. This first article presents the beginning steps of identification of a problem, statement of the research question and hypotheses, and review of the literature. The series of articles is meant to provide an overview of how to accomplish each of the steps. The discussion of the steps focuses the reader on helpful hints pertinent to each step. Additional references are provided for a more in-depth discussion of the process.

Implementing the Research Budget

“…R esources to assist researchers with implementing the science section of a research proposal are plentiful (Lusk, 2004;Ogden & Goldberg, 2002;Polit & Beck, 2004;Wood, 1996). Fewer resources are available, however, that discuss other elements of proposal implementation that can be critical to the success of a project, such as revising the postaward budget or monitoring and managing the budget.…”