Download or read book Head Start in Designing Research Proposals in the Social Sciences written by Kobus Maree and published by Juta and Company Ltd. This book was released on 2009 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Equipping researchers in the social sciences with the skills needed to prepare and write an exceptional research proposal, this helpful resource provides a hands-on, user-friendly approach for both novice and experienced researchers. Featuring step-by-step guidelines, simple explanations of intricate concepts, sections on the triangulation and crystallization of ideas, and a section on writing a proposal for funding, this complete guide is approachable but does not dilute the conceptual and terminological complexities involved. A CD-ROM with examples of real proposals and a template for creating proposals is also included.