 Writing a research proposal.
Hello I am writing a research proposal for the first time. I understand that this type of writing should been done in the third person similar to a CV. I understand the idea but it seems a little awkward, especially in some cases. For example, I want to say “the research we have done here shows xyz”. My best effort is “In-house research show xyz”. Its easy to cite the work of other researchers in the third person.
In addition, the instructions for the grant say the Project Description must be in the third person but is silent about the rest of the proposal, but my colleagues use third throughout their proposal. So is third person really the standard.
One more question. There is a difference between American English and Commonwealth English regarding verb plurals for group. “Led Zeppelin is a great band” or “Led Zeppelin are a great band”. I can’t keep that rule straight. Is this a question of one being incorrect grammar or is it a matter of usages? |