Technical: 4-5 pages. 11-12 point font, regular margins, double-spaced with in-text citations and works cited. Citation style (MLA, APA, Chicago etc.) is up to you.
Include the following subheadings:
a) focus of study;
b) importance of study;
c) methods (including justification for why these methods are appropriate);
d) ethical obligations and considerations (list how each of the requirements in the AAA
guidelines will be addressed and exercise reflexive thinking with possible
complications that may arise in the course of your research)
e) profile of the researcher (you, and why you are the best person to conduct this
study).
All applicants go through a series of tests that check their level of English and knowledge of formatting styles. The applicant is also required to present a sample of writing to the Evaluation Department. If you wish to find out more about the procedure, check out the whole process.