A researcher writes a preproposal. What exactly is a preproposal? (Select all that apply.)
a. A justification for a research study
b. A request for institutional review board approval
c. A brief overview of a proposed project
d. A first draft of a proposal
e. A short document exploring funding opportunities for a research study
ANS: C, E
Sometimes a researcher will send a preproposal or query letter rather than a proposal to a funding institution. A preproposal is a short document of four to five pages plus appendices that explores the funding possibilities for a research project. The parts of the preproposal are logically ordered as follows: (1) letter of transmittal, (2) proposal for research, (3) personnel, (4) facilities, and (5) budget. The proposal provides a brief overview of the proposed project, including the research problem, purpose, methodology (brief description), and, most important, a statement of the significance of the work to knowledge in general and the funding institution in particular. By developing a preproposal, researchers are able to determine the agencies interested in funding their study and limit submission of their proposals to only institutions that indicate an interest.
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