Introduction
Well written research papers firstly make it easier for readers to make a rapid decision on whether or not the paper contains information useful to readers, by using concise abstracts and effective key words. Effective section titles, clear writing and critically analyzed findings and conclusions enable readers to make sense of the paper’s objectives and findings. Research grant proposals share most characteristics of research papers but in addition, they must support the business case of the proposal. This strengthens the chances of winning approval from assessors and decision makers, as they can understand the proposal objectives, how they will be achieved, the cost involved, and the ultimate benefits from a successfully implemented grant proposal
