Appendix
F
ESSENTIALS OF A PROJECT PROPOSAL
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A brief description
of the subject of the research.
The title, as clearly as possible,
should
reflect the objectives
and scope of the project.
Justification.
Present
(1) the Importance
of the problem to agriculture
and rural
life of the
State or region;
(2) reasons
for doing the work (such as the needs
the project will fill) and
doing it at this time; and (3) ways
in which public welfare or scientific knowledge will be
advanced.
Previous Work and Present Outlook.
A brief summary of the previous
research
(citing
important publications);
status of current
research;
and the additional
knowledge
needed which
the project
is expected
to provide.
(Uterature
citations may be listed at the end of the project
outline.)
Obiectives.
A clear, complete,
and logically arranged
statement
of the specific
results
to be
achieved
by the project.
Procedure.
A statement
of the essential working plans and methods
to be used in attaining each
of the stated objectives.
Procedures
should correspond
to the objectives
and follow the same
order.
Phases
of the work to be undertaken
currently should be designated.
Location of the work
and the facilities and equipment
needed and available should be indicated. Wherever
appropriate,
the procedure
should produce data suitable
for statistical
analysis.
The procedure
should
reflect careful planning and should provide flexibility for changes
if changes
became
necessary
.
Probable
Duration.
An estimate of the maximum time likely to be required
to complete
the
project and publish
results.
Whenever
a material
change
in the objectives
of a project
is
advisable,
a new or revised project outline should be prepared
and submitted.
A major change
in procedure might also necessitate
a revision of the project outline.
Financial
Support.
Estimated
annual
allotments
(by funds)
to (1) salaries,
and (2)
maintenance,
based on analysis
of requirements
for labor, equipment,
supplies,
travel,
and
other operating
expenses.
Or, as an alternative,
the estimated
total scientist