RESOURCES FOR UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCHERS
Writing a Research Proposal
A research proposal is a formal, detailed description of the research you intend to conduct. Although standards for a research proposal vary across disciplines, all research proposals include certain basic information:
For more information on research proposals and their components, the OUR&CI suggests exploring the WebGURU site found here.
For additional support on Ohio State's campus, the OUR&CI suggests reaching out to the Center for the Study and Teaching of Writing.
Writing a Research Abstract
While writing a research abstract, it is helpful to refer to the hourglass structure, meaning the abstract is quite general at the beginning, becoming more specific in the middle, and then becoming more general again at the end.
An abstract typically includes the following topics:
- General background information
- Facts about the topic
- Statement of the problem
- Statement of purpose
- Methods/process
- Results or anticipated results
- Discussion
- Conclusion/importance
For additional support on Ohio State's campus, the OUR&CI suggests reaching out to the Center for the Study and Teaching of Writing.
Creating a Research Poster
For information on how to create a research poster, please visit here.
