Sample Template for Research Plan
Introduction
Introduction
Briefly, tell about the topic of your planned research.
Background
Background
Tell more about your topic, why it is important.
Literature Review
Literature Review
Describe briefly what other work has led up to what you plan to do. How does your work build on what's been done? How does it correct or improve it?
Goal/Objective
Goal/Objective
Succinct statement of what you plan to do
Specific Aims
Specific Aims
More specifically, the measurable activities you will undertake.
Methods
Methods
How you will achieve your aims.
Analysis, Expected Outputs
Analysis, Expected Outputs
How you will measure the activities you do to carry out your specific aims. What deliverables you expect to produce (NOT RESULTS)