1. What is a research proposal? What is research?

2. University research is scholars working on problems that are  collective  systematic  global

3. University research aims to advance our collective knowledge

4. University research is committed to scholarly values  scientific rigour  theoretical reflection  ethical practice  community relevance  respect for intellectual contributions of others

5. A research proposal is the detailed management plan for a research project

6. A research proposal tells  why the research is important  to whom the research is important  how the research will contribute to fields of scholarship and practice

7. A research proposal contains  information about methods, methodology and data analysis  assurance about ethics and safety  a realistic work plan