3521 Unit 1
ELC3521 Professional Communication in English
Unit 1 Planning project proposals
Unit 1
Planning project proposals
Learning outcomes
At the end of the unit, you will be able to:
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plan and organise project proposals explain the background, objectives and method of a project refer to the literature to justify a project proposal use appropriate language in project proposals
Introduction
Part of the work involved in a research project is the writing of the project proposal. The proposal is a brief account of the topic or area you have chosen to examine and a brief explanation of how you intend to investigate the topic. An effective project proposal can help you to convince your readers, such as your supervisor, that you have a worthwhile reason for conducting the project. It also shows that you have made a plan for the project and have the ability to complete it.
This unit is divided into four main sections:
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Planning and organising project proposals
Explaining the background and objectives
Writing a literature review
Describing the methodology
1. Planning project proposals
One of the initial steps in planning a project is to decide on the topic of the study or investigation. When choosing a topic for your project, it is useful to consider the following aspects:
significance of the study definition of topic and scope of study background information method of study
© English Language Centre, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
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ELC3521 Professional Communication in English
Unit 1 Planning project proposals
Activity 1
1. The following is a list of questions you should consider when you choose your project topic and plan your study. Match the four aspects shown on p. 1 with the groups of questions.
2. In groups of three, list some topic areas you have at the moment which you would like to investigate in your project. Consider the following questions with regard to each topic area and discuss which one appeals to you most.
Unit 1 Planning project proposals
Unit 1
Planning project proposals
Learning outcomes
At the end of the unit, you will be able to:
•
•
•
•
plan and organise project proposals explain the background, objectives and method of a project refer to the literature to justify a project proposal use appropriate language in project proposals
Introduction
Part of the work involved in a research project is the writing of the project proposal. The proposal is a brief account of the topic or area you have chosen to examine and a brief explanation of how you intend to investigate the topic. An effective project proposal can help you to convince your readers, such as your supervisor, that you have a worthwhile reason for conducting the project. It also shows that you have made a plan for the project and have the ability to complete it.
This unit is divided into four main sections:
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Planning and organising project proposals
Explaining the background and objectives
Writing a literature review
Describing the methodology
1. Planning project proposals
One of the initial steps in planning a project is to decide on the topic of the study or investigation. When choosing a topic for your project, it is useful to consider the following aspects:
significance of the study definition of topic and scope of study background information method of study
© English Language Centre, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
1
ELC3521 Professional Communication in English
Unit 1 Planning project proposals
Activity 1
1. The following is a list of questions you should consider when you choose your project topic and plan your study. Match the four aspects shown on p. 1 with the groups of questions.
2. In groups of three, list some topic areas you have at the moment which you would like to investigate in your project. Consider the following questions with regard to each topic area and discuss which one appeals to you most.