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This document explains that a project proposal is a 2-5 page document that seeks to address key questions surrounding a major project by describing what the project hopes to accomplish, why the objectives are important, and how they will be achieved. It also structures a typical project proposal, which includes sections for the title, aim/objective, background, scope, approach/methodology, project team, outcomes, and bibliography. A project proposal is used to assess the quality and feasibility of a student's proposed project ideas.

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This document explains that a project proposal is a 2-5 page document that seeks to address key questions surrounding a major project by describing what the project hopes to accomplish, why the objectives are important, and how they will be achieved. It also structures a typical project proposal, which includes sections for the title, aim/objective, background, scope, approach/methodology, project team, outcomes, and bibliography. A project proposal is used to assess the quality and feasibility of a student's proposed project ideas.

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This resource explains the purpose and structure of a project proposal.

What is a project proposal?


A project proposal is a 2-5 page document that seeks to address key
questions surrounding a major project. A project proposal concisely
describes what your project hopes to accomplish, why those objectives
are important, and how you intend to achieve them. In more general
terms, it makes a case for what you plan to do.
During your studies, you may be asked to complete a project proposal
as a first step towards completing a major project, for example a
capstone project. A project proposal at university is used to assess the
quality and originality of your ideas, your understanding of the
purpose of your project, and the ultimate feasibility of the project.

How is a project proposal different to a research proposal?


A research proposal typically describes a question or hypothesis you
have chosen to explore, whereas a project proposal will typically
describe something you intend to produce – this might be a policy
report, a web site, a film, a book, a computer game or an event –
there are many possibilities. Both types of proposal involve research.

How do I structure a project proposal?


The structure of your project proposal will vary depending on the
nature of the work you plan to undertake, and with the discipline in
which your project is situated. The subject outline will specify any
particular requirements. It may ask that you include basic information
and any of a number of common components of project proposals.
These can include:

Title

This is a brief heading that accurately captures the nature of the


proposed work. Example: “Politics on the Lawn Events: Student Voices
in a Post-truth Age”.

Aim/objective
This section provides the reader with an overarching rationale for your
project that explains what you want to achieve and why it is
significant. This should relate directly to the requirements found within
your subject outline. If your project has more than one objective, each
should be included as a single sentence or dot point.
Example: “Our project is designed to make a positive contribution to
community recycling in the Illawarra. We aim to:
 identify the recycling options available to the Illawarra
community
 explore community attitudes to recycling
 prepare a community resource kit which clarifies recycling
options and encourages Illawarra residents to recycle more of
their waste.”

Background

Here you provide the background context against which you will
conduct your project. This will include a brief summary of what is
already known about the issue or topic as well as some of the problem
areas that directly relate to your proposed work.
Certain disciplinary fields may want you to demonstrate your
knowledge by placing your project in relation to published research or
others’ work in the area. In some cases this may entail a literature
review.
Ultimately, by the end of the background statement the reader should
recognise the originality of your proposed work and understand its
relevance.

Scope

This highlights how you will contain your project to ensure it is


focussed and achievable.
For example, you might explain that you are limiting your work to a
location such as “in the Illawarra”, to a group such as “first year
students currently enrolled at university” or to a time period such as
“in 2018”.
You should also explain what is out of scope, for example “excluding
PhD students”.
Approach/methodology

The approach/methodology section describes the methods and


materials that you intend to use within your project. It will detail how
you will go about acquiring the information you need and explain how
the project will be managed. If a particular theory or model is to be
used, this should be stated. You could also include details such as
timelines, budgets, locations, or the software to be used.
If you intend to conduct field work or collect empirical data as part of
your major project, you must provide details about this, as your
subject coordinator might need to give you advice about the
university’s policies for safety or human research ethics.

Project team

If this is a group project, you would list each member and describe
their planned role or contribution. You might also briefly mention how
you will work as a group, for example how you will communicate or
share work and how often you will meet.

Outcomes

This section should include the expected impacts and benefits of the
proposed project. It is important that these be specific and realistic.
Example: “Outcomes of this project will include:
 a prototype of an engrossing, original computer game of
professional standard
 a business plan for taking our game to market
 for team members, valuable insights, enhanced skills and an
original work for portfolios.”

Bibliography

The bibliography should list all of the sources drawn upon to write the
proposal, in the academic referencing style used by your school or
faculty.

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