This document provides guidance on writing a research proposal, including summarizing the topic, narrowing the focus to a research question, stating the objectives, outlining relevant literature, deciding on a methodology, and establishing a research voice. Specifically, it gives an example proposal on investigating the reasons for the growing psychological disorder of masochism among teenagers, using statistics, interviews, and primary/secondary sources to address a gap in understanding teen depression and its masochistic symptoms.

1. How to Write a Research Proposal English Freshman II

2. A brief summary of the proposal. The research question. The rationale for the study (objectives). The methodology. Write an Abstract

3. Introduce your topic. Example: Masochism is a psychological disorder that is associated with what is called the Emo style among teenagers. Narrow down or focus your topic. Example: There are several reasons why teenagers are likely to develop a masochistic personality. These include social and academic frustrations and strict parental upbringing.

4. Mention research objectives. Example: This research attempts to investigate the reasons behind the increasingly growing psychological disorder of Masochism among teenagers. Outline Key literature. Example: There has been considerable amount of study about teen depression and suicide, but very few addressed the Masochistic disorder as a major symptom of teen depression.

5. Decide research methodology. Example: My research tools would include statistics about the percentage of emos among teenagers, an interview with a specialist in teen psychology, primary and secondary sources from the University library, and reliable online sources.

6. Mention Your research voice. Example: I’m going to be neutral /objectives in examining the reasons behind such phenomenon.

7. Now let’s practise!