A research proposal should verify that the research topic is valuable based on recent trends, clearly define the research problem, and convince reviewers of the team's capabilities. An effective proposal includes a concise summary of key research trends, strong connections between background information and problems, clear objectives, an emphasis on a strong research plan, and stresses the competitiveness of the team through their methods, new ideas, collaborations, experience, and resources. The proposal should also consider the reviewers' expertise, workload, backgrounds, and number to effectively communicate the research.

1. Tips for writing research proposal
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2. Let’s think. What is research proposal?
▪ Proposal is that
– To verify that our research topic is valuable
from recent research trends perspective
– To clearly define research problem for target
items
– To convince the reviewer of capability of our
team, stressing competitiveness
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3. So, good proposal include that
▪ Obvious and concise summary of research trends
– Quantitative and qualitative analysis of 1 or 2 key
papers
▪ Strong connectivity between background and
research problem
▪ Specific and clear objectives
▪ Strongly emphasize for noticeable research plan
▪ Stressing competitiveness of our research team
– Approach method, brand new idea,
collaboration, previous experience, human
resource, etc
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4. Let’s see different side
▪ Who will review our proposal?
– Read carefully or only key-point?
– What is their expertise in this field?
▫Easy or difficult
– What is review’s major?
– One reviewer or several review?
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