Grant-Writing 'Cheat Sheet', Lecture notes of Literature

Download Grant-Writing 'Cheat Sheet' and more Lecture notes Literature in PDF only on Docsity! Grant-Writing ‘Cheat Sheet’  1  The Foolproof Research Proposal Template Source: Karen Kelsky, Ph.D., McNair Scholars Program, University of Oregon https://theprofessorisin.com/2011/07/05/dr-karens-foolproof-grant-template/ Proposals that Stand Above the Rest… ...Clearly connect the proposed project aims to sponsor objectives ...Are structured repetitively around a thread that loops throughout ...Are consistent - All components contribute to a coherent story ...Are focused & feasible - Not a ‘fishing expedition’ or mystery novel ...Own their value - Confidently assert the importance of the anticipated contributions without overselling ...Present possible pitfalls and alternative solutions to build trust …Have a(n): Introduction that creates empathy, urgency for solving a clear problem Literature Review that establishes a clear gap that is important to fill Research Questions / Hypotheses that clearly address the established gap and explains how proposed work will extend preliminary work Objectives that are Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Reasonable, & Time-bound Procedures / Methods that leave no pragmatic question unaddressed and present a solid plan that demonstrates competency and credibility Conclusions that demonstrate how anticipated contributions will address the urgent problem and advance sponsor objectives …Makes it easy for the reviewer to become your champion: Tells reviewers where to look for answers through headings and highlighted text that mirror review criteria Assumes reviewers are too tired for complex language and jargon Follows the ’20-minute Rule’ - Hooks the reviewer within 1-page Does not let poor formatting, errors distract from good arguments Has a strong concluding paragraph - Tells the reviewer what to write in their review