How to Write a Scholarship-Winning Field of Study and Research Program Plan: The TranSenz Guide (Mastering the MEXT Scholarship Book 2)

by Travis Senzaki

Any research that has already been done on your topic. Include the specific research, method, conclusion, and, of course, the author and title. Any conflicts in the field. If there are multiple competing theories or explanations, or if there are similar studies with divergent results, note the authors, titles, and conclusions. Any assumptions past authors have made that are not backed up by research. Any suggestions for further research in the authors’ conclusions. Any field studies, experiments, etc., that have only been conducted in limited environments and could benefit from replication under another set of conditions. Any examples of research that you think could benefit from another methodology. Any sub-field related to your topic that catches your interest and inspires you to read further. Anything else that strikes you as a springboard for further research. Also note any studies or papers by Japanese authors or research conducted in Japan! Taking note of the state of the field in Japan will help you identify universities and professors you can approach later when you move forward with your application.