Pt. I Writing the proposal
1. The function of the proposal
2. Doing the right thing: "the habit of truth"
3. Developing the thesis or dissertation proposal: some common problems
4. Content of the proposal: important considerations
5. Preparation of proposals for qualitative research: different assumptions
6. Style and form in writing the proposal
7. The oral presentation
Pt. II Money for research
8. The money for research: how to ask for help
9. Preparation of the grant proposal
Pt. III Specimen proposals.
Proposals that work : a guide for planning dissertations and grant proposals by Lawrence F. Locke. ISBN 9781412924238. Published by SAGE in 2007. Publication and catalogue information, links to buy online and reader comments.