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Proposal writing for final-year, Master's and PhD students
"I know what interests me, but every question I write is too big." Your NTU or NUS supervisor has sent it back twice, the ethics form looks like a maze, and the proposal deadline is weeks away.
A researcher in your field writes your proposal from scratch: a focused question, a real gap in the literature, a method you can justify and a timeline that fits. Already started, or sent back? We finish it or fix it.
Where your proposal is
Yes. Some students have only an interest area, some have half a proposal, and some have one that's been returned twice. Pick the stage that matches yours.
Live sessions cover narrowing the topic, finding the gap and choosing a method, with each part explained as you go.
You know the area, but not the question, the gap or the method. A researcher from your field writes the complete proposal to your template and word limit.
Background and aims are drafted, but the literature review, method or timeline is missing. We complete it in the same argument and voice.
Your supervisor or panel returned it with comments. The expert maps every comment to a change and rewrites the weak sections.
The content is agreed in principle. You want the English, structure, references and template formatting right.
What students tell us
Because the proposal decides everything after it, and almost nobody is taught how to write one. These are the lines we hear most.
Broad interests feel safer than narrow ones. But a proposal that covers a whole field can't be designed into a study, so it keeps coming back.
Few students are shown how a gap is built from what earlier studies leave out. Without one, a proposal reads like a summary.
Method follows from the question, not from preference. If the question isn't settled, the method can't be either.
Consent sheets, data storage, participant risk. For a first study, the ethics paperwork can take longer than the proposal itself.
Work experience is a strength in a proposal, but databases, theory sections and referencing all have to be relearned quickly.
Admissions proposals are short and read closely. The contribution has to be stated early and plainly.
Narrow it first
Every approved proposal starts with the same narrowing. Try these five steps on your idea. If you get stuck, you'll know exactly which part to hand over.
Write the field you care about, then three specific problems inside it. Keep the one you can actually get data on.
Who exactly, and where? 'Employees' becomes 'junior nurses in Singapore public hospitals'. Each boundary makes the study smaller and more doable.
Read recent studies on the narrowed topic and note what each one covered and, more importantly, what none of them did.
Finish this line: 'Existing studies have examined X, but not Y.' If you can't, read more before you write more.
Pick the method your question needs, then check you can actually reach the participants.
Broad to focused
Yes, we write research questions as part of every proposal. Here is what the narrowing looks like on one common topic, and why the broad version gets sent back.
A broad interest like 'social media and mental health' can't be turned into a study. It has no boundary: no population, no specific behaviour, no outcome you could measure or explore. A supervisor reads it and asks which part you actually mean.
Adding one population, one behaviour and one setting turns it into a question a supervisor can approve and you can finish on time. When we write your proposal, the expert drafts two or three narrowed versions from your interest and you choose the one that fits your access, timeline and degree level before anything else is written.
One topic, narrowed
Broad: 'Social media and mental health among youth'
Focused: 'Instagram use and self-reported anxiety among Singapore polytechnic students aged 17 to 19'
What changed: one population, one platform, one measurable outcome
How it works
You see and approve the question before the full proposal is written, and you can talk to the person writing it at every step.
Template, word limit, referencing style, ethics rules, deadline and any supervisor comments. If anything is unclear, we ask before quoting.
Education to an education researcher, business to a business researcher, health to someone who knows health ethics. One expert stays on your proposal throughout.
Research question, aim, objectives and the sources the gap rests on, shared before full writing. Add your workplace context or reading here.
Background, literature review, gap, method, ethics and timeline, written to your template and word limit, with every source real and checkable.
Question, objectives and method checked against each other; references checked against real publications; length and template checked against your brief.
A short walkthrough so you can explain the question, gap and method in your next supervisor meeting, plus free revisions against your original brief.
Half-done or returned
Yes. You don't need to start over. Most returned proposals have one root problem, and fixing it clears several comments at once.
Your draft, template and every comment from your supervisor or panel, even a photo of handwritten notes.
Usually a gap that's claimed rather than shown, or a method that doesn't fit the question.
Sections to keep, rewrite or add, with a date and a price for only that work.
Same idea and tone, with tracked changes and a note on how each comment was answered.
Claimed vs shown
A gap gets rejected when it's claimed rather than demonstrated. Here is the same gap statement written both ways.
Claimed gap
Demonstrated gap
Illustrative example. (Author, Year) placeholders stand in for the real, checkable sources your expert cites.
Method fit
The question decides the method. Our experts write the justification paragraph that links the two, which is the part supervisors check hardest.
Quantitative fit
Qualitative fit
Mixed methods work when one strand explains a pattern the other measures. Your expert sets out why in the proposal.
What's not ready
Tick what applies. Your choices are added to the enquiry form, so the expert who replies already knows where to start.
Your degree level
Honours, master's and PhD proposals have the same parts at very different depths. Pick your level to see what markers look for.
Judged mainly on whether the question is small enough to finish, not on theoretical originality.
topic narrowing · basic feasibility · supervisor form
Typical papers
proposal, approval form
Topics stay broad because students fear narrowing too far.
key sources · identifying debates · scope of review
Typical papers
proposal literature section
Sources are summarised without showing why the project is needed.
choosing a method · data access · Gantt chart
Typical papers
methodology section, project timeline
Timelines ignore how long data collection and ethics approval take.
A proposal rescued
How a supervisor's 'too broad' note became one focused question.
A broad interest in student wellbeing, a proposal due in three weeks, and every draft question covering the whole topic.
She had plenty to say about student wellbeing, but each question she drafted tried to cover all of it. Her supervisor's note said only: 'Too broad. What exactly will you study?'
An education researcher read her notes and suggested three narrower questions drawn from her own school context. She chose one on how form teachers notice early signs of stress, then approved an outline with the aim, objectives and the studies the gap rested on.
The full proposal was written to her programme's template, with an interview-based method and an ethics section covering parental consent. A short call afterwards went through why each choice had been made.
“Three narrower questions on one page made it obvious which one I could actually study.”
The proposal arrived a week before her deadline, and she could explain the question, gap and method at her next supervisor meeting. Approval was never promised; that decision sat with her supervisor.
Illustrative example based on common student situations, not a specific individual.
Five ways to work
The five options side by side. Choose by where your proposal is today.
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Matched by discipline
Your proposal goes to an expert whose own research sits in or near your discipline and method, so the question, gap and design read the way your field expects.
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MSc | Sociology & Essay Structure Expert (SMU Graduate)
SOC309 & Sociology Modules, Analytical Essays, Evaluation Essays
Chloe covers sociology and social science essays, including SUSS SOC modules, applying theory to Singapore examples.
PhD | Communication Studies Expert (NTU Graduate)
Persuasive Essays, Research Essays, Communication Modules
Benjamin focuses on research-based and persuasive essays, with clear argument flow and accurate referencing.
MA | Education & Psychology Expert (SIM University)
ABS103 Everyday Psychology, PSY371 / PSY391, Education Research
Sarah helps with psychology and education modules, including SUSS ABS103 and PSY-series TMAs, using APA referencing throughout.
PhD | Business Coursework Specialist (NUS Graduate)
Management, HR Topics, Business Strategy
Amanda helps with business and management coursework, aligning each answer to the module's learning outcomes.
PhD | Linguistics & Academic Writing Expert (NUS Graduate)
Grammar & Flow, Structure & Argument, Humanities & Social Sciences
Amanda edits drafts for structure, clarity and academic tone, leaving the student's own argument intact.
MEng | Engineering & Technology Expert (NTU Graduate)
MATLAB & Simulations, AutoCAD Designs, Research Methodology
Arjun helps engineering students plan research proposals, from problem statement to methods and expected outcomes.
LLB | Contract & Commercial Law Specialist
Contract Law, Commercial Law, Business Law Assignments
Mei Ying covers contract, commercial and business law problem questions. She applies the facts step by step to the relevant rules and case law.
MSc | Accounting & Finance Expert
Financial Statements & Ratios, Corporate Finance (FMT modules), Investment Analysis
Jonathan covers financial reporting, ratio analysis and corporate finance questions common in SUSS FMT modules. He explains the numbers in plain words alongside the calculations.
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Student reviews
Feedback from honours, master's and PhD students in Singapore after help with a topic, a gap or a full proposal.
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“I’ve used their proofreading service twice now – once for a research proposal and once for a group project. Both times, the edits were top-notch, and the service was super friendly. It’s like having a personal English coach. Highly recommended!”
“Honestly, I didn’t expect such detailed editing. They caught so many small errors I didn’t even notice. Plus, they helped me rephrase awkward sentences without changing my original meaning. My paper finally looked and sounded academic!”
“I needed urgent proofreading help for my final year project report. The expert not only corrected the grammar but also made my technical explanations clearer. They even followed NTU’s formatting guide properly. Impressed with the quick turnaround!”
“I was struggling to make my assignment sound more professional. The proofreading service fixed all my grammar issues and improved the flow of my writing. My lecturer even commented that the language was ‘much more polished’ this time. Got an A for the module – super thankful!”
“They didn’t just fix grammar—they improved the labeling of figures, corrected my data table formatting, and reorganised some messy paragraphs. Even my analytics lecturer noticed the improvement!”
“I always struggle with conclusion sections. The editor enhanced mine to make the key takeaways more compelling and even strengthened the discussion with clearer links to sources.”
“My friend and I used the same service for a joint report, and both copies came out great. The editor improved the transitions, added missing in-text citations, and our tutor complimented the structure!”
“APA vs. AMA was confusing me badly. The editor caught inconsistent referencing styles across my document and aligned everything correctly. My grade improved, and so did my referencing skills.”
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Proposal pricing
Proposals are priced at the PhD and dissertation rate, from S$25 per 250 words with the longest turnaround. You get a written SGD quote before you pay anything.
| Per 250 words | 10+ days | 3–5 days | 24 hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| General assignments | S$15 | S$20 | S$30 |
| Essays | S$18 | S$25 | S$35 |
| SUSS TMA / GBA | S$22 | S$30 | S$45 |
| PhD / dissertation this page | S$25 | S$35 | S$55 |
| Technical / coding | S$30 | S$45 | S$65 |
Question-only sessions quoted separately
Free Turnitin similarity report on your final draft
Ethics form review can be added to your quote
Written quote agreed before work starts
Why students trust us
Because you approve the question first, talk to the person writing, and can look up every source.
Every proposal is written by a human expert in your field. No AI-generated text.
Each reference is a real publication, cited in your required style.
The research question and outline come to you before the full proposal is written.
The person who shapes your question writes the proposal and handles revisions.
Message on WhatsApp to share reading, forward comments or check progress.
A second reader checks that question, gap and method fit together.
Your topic, files and details are used only for your order, in line with the PDPA.
Every reply within 15 minutes, all work online, registered office at Suntec Tower One.
Near your campus
It all happens online, so NUS, NTU, SMU, SUSS or a private institution makes no difference. Send your template and idea from anywhere.
After the proposal
Usually the same expert. Once your proposal is approved, they can write your dissertation chapters or edit the ones you have drafted.
Starting the literature review? Read our research proposal FAQs, or see reviews from research students.
Proposal FAQs
Answers on starting, timing, ethics, quality, privacy and price for research proposals.
Yes. Send your interest area, template and deadline. A researcher from your field drafts two or three focused questions for you to choose from, then writes the full proposal once you approve the outline.
Yes. Send the template or brief as it is. Your expert explains each section in plain words. You can then plan it with us in live sessions, or have the proposal written for you.
Yes. Proposals are written in clear British English with an academic tone, or American English if your programme prefers it. If you've drafted parts, we can edit them to match.
Your interest area or draft question, the template or brief, word limit, referencing style, deadline and any supervisor comments. Reading you've done or access you have to participants helps shape a feasible study.
Often, yes, for honours and master's proposals. Tell us the deadline when you enquire and we'll say honestly what fits, including whether the outline step can be shortened.
Yes. Send what you have and your notes. We keep the sections that work, write the missing ones in the same voice, and price only what's left.
Yes. Send the proposal with every comment. The expert finds the root problem, rewrites the affected sections with tracked changes, and notes how each comment has been answered.
Yes. We write the ethics section to match your method, and can draft a participant information sheet and consent form if your template asks for them. Your institution's ethics board makes the final decision.
The one your template names, usually APA 7 or Harvard. Every source in the literature review is a real publication that can be looked up.
No. Each proposal is researched and written by a human expert. Every reference is checked against the real publication, because AI tools are known to invent sources.
Yes. Message your expert on WhatsApp while the proposal is being written, and ask for a short walkthrough when it's delivered.
Yes. Your idea, files and details are used only for your order, handled under Singapore's Personal Data Protection Act, and never shared or published. We don't contact your university or supervisor.
No. We are independent and not affiliated with NUS, NTU, SMU, SUSS or any other university, polytechnic or private education institution in Singapore.
No law in Singapore specifically bans research proposal writing, editing or tutoring services. Each institution makes its own rules on outside help and AI use, and students are responsible for following them. If you're not sure what your programme allows, ask us.
Proposals start from S$25 per 250 words with the longest turnaround; shorter deadlines cost more. You get a written SGD quote before you pay.
No. No legitimate service can guarantee an approval or a grade. What we commit to is a proposal written to your brief with real sources, a second check before delivery and free revisions against your original brief.
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