Research proposal

Play an important role exposé (or exposes ) in the planning of research projects in science. In Expose the problem is presented and given the state of knowledge in the research field. In the next exposé methods, goals and underlying hypotheses of the project are explained. Often a realistic timetable with milestones ( sub-steps, which can be reached at certain intervals ) is included in the exposé.

In the scientific environment, an exposé is also often referred to synonymously with the English term " Proposal".

A synopsis is often the basis for an efficient project management in scientific research. Before the production of bachelor, master, diploma and doctoral theses or when applying for research funds, it is customary to describe the planned research project in an exposé. In this respect, an exposé is a scientific project plan.

Construction of an exposé in domestic or Theses

A uniform definition of the structure of an exposé is not available. The requirements may vary depending on the institution or investigator. On the basis of a comparison of different specifications and manuals Kersken comes (2009 ) (PDF, 182 kB) in the following proposal, the order of the sections may vary:

" The ( 1) problem, the ( 2) cognitive interest, and ( 3) issue should be at the beginning. Die ( 4 ) the objectives and hypotheses and ( 5) theory of reference and (6 ) state of research form the next block. This is followed by summaries about (7 ) Method and ( 8) databases. Finally, come on ( 9) outline design, a (10 ) and a preliminary bibliography (11 ) rough schedule time. "

Partially an exposé is also referred to as a red thread in the literature. The production is between detection of the target and objective of the topic and the preparation of the first draft. It is generally recommended, even to write an exposé, if the auditor does not explicitly require. It is designed to be clear at an early stage itself on the content and objective of the work. A good synopsis can then be expanded in a further step and go up at the end in a finished work.