title: Research process. Preparing a research proposal.
abstract: The preparation of a research proposal is often a necessary step in the research process. Research proposals are used to secure permission to undertake a study, to ensure protection of subjects, to secure needed resources, and to achieve a refined perspective of the proposed study. This third article of a series of six on the research process describes the steps involved in preparing a research proposal, demonstrating a parallel to the research planning process.
authors.affiliation: Department of Family Medicine, Ohio State University, Columbus 43212.
authors.forename: L L
authors.initials: LL
authors.lastname: Gabel
mesh_terms: D012109:Research Support as Topic; D014956:Writing