Research Project Management Template
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Streamline your research project management with this detailed template designed for higher education. From identifying research topics to disseminating findings, this template guides you through every stage of the research process.
Ensure no detail is overlooked with task lists, deadlines, and subtasks tailored to the unique challenges of academic research. Perfect for researchers aiming to maintain organization and achieve publication success.
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Proposed Tasks
Idea Generation and Planning
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Identify research topic due in 1 week
☐ Brainstorm potential topics ☐ Review existing literature ☐ Select a topic -
Develop research questions due in 2 weeks
☐ Identify main research question ☐ Develop sub-questions -
Create research plan due in 3 weeks
☐ Determine research methods ☐ Outline project timeline ☐ Identify needed resources
Research and Data Collection
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Collect data due in 2 months
☐ Conduct experiments or surveys ☐ Collect and organize data
Data Analysis and Interpretation
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Analyze data due in 3 months
☐ Use statistical methods to analyze data ☐ Interpret results
Writing and Publication
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Write research paper due in 4 months
☐ Write introduction ☐ Write methodology ☐ Write results ☐ Write discussion -
Revise and edit paper due in 5 months
☐ Proofread paper ☐ Make necessary revisions -
Submit paper for publication due in 6 months
☐ Choose appropriate journal ☐ Submit paper -
Respond to reviewer comments due in 7 months
☐ Review comments ☐ Make necessary revisions ☐ Resubmit paper -
Publish research paper due in 8 months
☐ Proofread final version ☐ Approve for publication -
Disseminate findings due in 9 months
☐ Present at conferences ☐ Share on social media ☐ Include in newsletters