WRITING RESEARCH AND EDUCATION PROPOSALS: DOs and DON’Ts

Abstract

This paper presents some basic recommendations on the development of project proposal. The purpose of this paper is to describe the process of project proposal writing, to give recommendations for development of an effective proposal, and to discuss some of the commonly encountered mistakes while writing of the project proposal. Methods. The idea of the project and procedure of implementation of the proposed idea should be given in a concrete, logically connected and a clear way. In the process of the project planning and project proposal development the work flow chart of the project proposal should be followed. Results. Practical considerations are presented in the paper. Common faults in project proposals are discussed and a short guidance how to overcome the mistakes on project proposal development is presented. The author presents a list for further reading and using in one’s practice. Conclusions. While development and writing of the project proposal one should keep in mind the importance of identifying the innovative idea fitting the priorities and requirements of the current call. It is necessary to select the proper research team which has expertize in the field of the planned or proposed project. Moreover, the team should follow the clearly defined working plan to develop the successful project proposal..