Thesis Guidance & Research Proposal SupportThesis Guidance and Research Plan Support detail
Here, thesis guidanceandResearch Proposal Writing Support & EditingThis page explains our support in detail. We provide comprehensive assistance for university reports, undergraduate theses, master's theses, doctoral dissertations, and research proposals required for graduate-school applications, including structural organization, editing, clarification of research themes, organization of prior studies, and research-method design. Communication is generally handled by email, while face-to-face or online arrangements may be discussed depending on the nature of the request.
In research and academic writing, How to define an appropriate research theme、How to position the research background and prior studies、How to connect the research objective with the research methodit is extremely important to define an appropriate research theme, objective, and method. In practice, however, many people struggle with themes that are too broad, unclear research objectives, difficulty organizing the relationship with prior studies, or uncertainty about how to demonstrate the validity of a research method.
In recent years, more people have also used generative AI such as ChatGPT to create initial drafts of research proposals and papers, but AI-generated text may contain Logical leaps, inconsistencies in research methods, nonexistent sources, and inaccurate citationslogical leaps, inconsistencies in research methods, nonexistent sources, or inaccurate citations. Because research proposals and academic papers require internal consistency and academic validity, AI-generated wording should not be used without human review of the structure and appropriate revision.
For this reason, we emphasize Systematically organizing the research background, objective, prior studies, research method, and significance based on the research theme and assignment requirements, and developing a persuasive logical structureorganizing the research structure before polishing the wording. We flexibly support the stage at which assistance is needed, including consultation on research-proposal structure, editing of existing drafts, clarification of the research direction, and improvement of the overall flow of a paper.
For people who are unsure how to write a research proposal, whose research theme is too broad, who cannot organize the structure of a paper, or who want to make a graduate-school research proposal more persuasive, we provide support ranging from the early research-planning stage through final pre-submission refinement.
Types of Thesis Guidance & Research Proposal Support
[Available Types of Thesis Guidance & Research Proposal Support]
/Paper Structure GuidancePaper Structure Guidance: Organize the flow of the research theme, background, objective, prior studies, research method, and discussion into a logical chapter structure
/Research Proposal Structure SupportResearch Proposal Structure Support: Organize the connections among background, problem, objective, method, and significance for research proposals required for graduate-school applications or research applications
/Research Theme Design SupportResearch Theme Design Support: Narrow the research question, construct hypotheses, and clarify the originality of the study
/Prior-Study Organization SupportPrior-Study Organization Support: Organize the positioning of relevant literature, identify the research gap, and clarify the theoretical background
/Research Method Design SupportResearch Method Design Support: Organize research, survey, and analysis methods appropriate to quantitative, qualitative, or mixed-methods studies
/Paper Editing & RefinementPaper Editing & Refinement: Review the logical structure, wording, and consistency of the discussion in an existing draft and improve its academic readability
/Graduate-School Application SupportGraduate-School Application Support: Improve a research proposal in light of the target graduate school and the prospective supervisor's area of expertise
/KAKENHI / Research Grant Application SupportKAKENHI / Research Grant Application Support: Organize how the research background, originality, significance, and method are presented to improve the quality of the application
/Research Presentation Material SupportResearch Presentation Material Support: Organize structure and design materials for conference presentations, research reports, and oral examinations
/Research Design Support for Business & PolicyResearch Design for Business / Policy: Organize research and survey designs that can be used for new businesses, product development, policy proposals, and related purposes
/Examples of Partial RequestsPartial Support: Organizing only the research background, editing only the prior-studies section, redesigning the research objective, consulting on the methods chapter, converting an AI-assisted draft into a coherent research proposal, and similar needs
In a research proposal or paper, what matters is not only “what to write,” but “how to make it work as research.”Support is available according to the stage of the research, from theme setting and structural organization to editing an existing draft.
Research Proposal Sample:Sample Research Proposal Structure (Example of Organizing Research Background, Research Objective, and Research Method)
Depth of Thesis Guidance & Research Proposal Support
[Examples of Support Depth for Thesis Guidance & Research Proposals]
/Basic Guidance (Light Support)Basic Guidance (Light Support): Edit the wording and review the structure of an existing draft to improve the quality of a university report or short research report
/Standard Guidance (Undergraduate / Master's Thesis Level)Standard Guidance (Undergraduate / Master's Thesis Level): Organize the flow of the research background, objective, prior studies, research method, and discussion to improve the logical structure
/Advanced Guidance (Academic Paper Level)Advanced Guidance (Academic Paper Level): Organize the theoretical framework, research hypotheses, validity of the research method, and consistency of result interpretation
/Research Proposal Support (Graduate-School Application Level)Research Proposal Support (Graduate-School Application Level): Systematically organize the research background, research question, research objective, method, and significance into a coherent research proposal
/Research Theme Design SupportResearch Structure Design Support: Set the research question and clarify the originality and distinctive angle of the study
/Research Structure Design SupportResearch Method Design Support: Organize consistency among the research design, survey design, and analysis method
/International Research-Level SupportInternational Research-Level Support: Organize English-language papers with reference to international research trends and theoretical frameworks
/Research Proposal / Grant Application SupportResearch Proposal / Grant Application Support: Organize the presentation of the background, originality, and significance in KAKENHI and other research-grant applications
/Research Planning Support for Business & PolicyResearch Planning for Business / Policy: Organize research structures and survey designs that can be applied to business planning, product development, and policy proposals
In research support, clarifying the framework of the research comes before polishing the wording. Organizing the structure in advance can make the overall research proposal or paper more persuasive.
Difficulty, Level, and Key Points
In papers and research proposals, it is not enough simply to use specialized terminology; adjust the work so that the research background, research objective, prior studies, research method, and research significance are internally consistent.consistency among the research background, objective, prior studies, research method, and significance is important. To align the final work as appropriately as possible with the expected standard, we may confirm the approximate academic level of the university or graduate school and the level of completion required, then adjust the content accordingly.
It is not a problem if you are unsure how to judge the expected academic level. We will carefully ask about the desired standard, target graduate school, submission requirements, and related conditions, and Support tailored to actual needs without unnecessary additions or omissionswe will propose an appropriate option.
[Guideline for Expected Academic Level]
| Academic-Level Guideline | Illustrative Academic / Research Levels | Expected Content / Characteristics |
|---|---|---|
| External Academic-Publication Level | Journal manuscripts, conference presentations, research-grant applications, and similar work | A clear problem statement, theoretical background, methodological validity, and presentation of originality are required. |
| Equivalent to a deviation score of 70 or above | Highly Selective National University / Top Graduate-School Level | Advanced analysis of prior studies, a clearly defined research gap, Highly rigorous logical structureis expected. |
| Equivalent to a deviation score of about 65 | Selective Private University / Graduate-School Level | Independent discussion and a clear research objective based on sufficient understanding of the literature are emphasized. |
| Equivalent to a deviation score of about 60 | Comparable to a regional national university | In addition to basic theoretical understanding and logical development, consistency in the research method and discussion is required. |
| Equivalent to a deviation score of about 55 | Comparable to a mid-tier private university | The materials should be organized around the theme, the argument should have a coherent logical flow, and the basic form of a research project should be established. |
| Equivalent to a deviation score of about 50 | Foundational Research Level at a Typical University | Direct engagement with the research theme, basic organizational ability, and readable writing are emphasized. |
Note: These levels are only general guides. If you have a specific university, graduate school, supervisor's area of expertise, or feedback already received, we can adjust the support accordingly.
Source: University Deviation-Score Rankings
Order Customization
For thesis guidance and research-proposal support, Research content, submission requirements, research stage, and desired scope of supportWe provide flexible customization according to the research content, submission requirements, research stage, and desired scope of support. Assistance is available for undergraduate theses, master's theses, doctoral dissertations, research proposals, KAKENHI applications, conference-presentation preparation, and related purposes.
| Customization Items | Content |
|---|---|
| Organization Around the Research Theme / Research Question | We organize the structure around the specified research theme, research question, and chapter outline. |
| Incorporating Supervisor Feedback | We can reorganize a draft in response to comments such as “the objective is unclear,” “the prior studies are insufficient,” or “the method is not explained adequately.” |
| Incorporating Required Literature / Specified Theories | We can also organize the research background based on specified sources, theoretical frameworks, and an existing reference list. |
| Organizing the Research Method | We can organize research methods and survey designs appropriate to quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods research. |
| Email-Based, Step-by-Step Support | Work generally proceeds by email, with interim checks and adjustments to the direction available as needed. |
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English Papers & Abstract Support (separatelypaid) |
We can also assist with organizing English-language papers, preparing English abstracts, and refining English expression. |
| Converting AI-Assisted Drafts into Research Proposals | We can also help revise drafts created with AI into structures that are coherent and appropriate as research. |
Note: The scope of support and any additional fees vary depending on the request. If you provide the research theme, target length, submission destination, and current draft status, we can provide more appropriate guidance.
Indicative Pricing
| Item | Content | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Thesis Guidance & Editing | Structural organization and editing for approximately 10,000 Japanese characters ¥69,800 (before tax) |
A basic fee guideline including organization of an existing draft, strengthening of the logic, and language refinement. |
| Research Proposal Structure Support | Structure Design + Writing Organization ¥79,800 (excluding tax) |
A guideline including organization of the connections among the research background, research objective, method, and significance. |
| Research Proposal Writing Support | Consultation + Structure Design + Writing Organization ¥98,000 (excluding tax) |
A guideline including organization of the overall structure for graduate-school applications or research applications. |
| Advanced Research Support | Including theoretical organization and research-structure design ¥118,000 (before tax) |
A guideline for advanced support that includes research design and theoretical frameworks. |
| Cases Where Additional Fees May Apply | English-language papers, research-method design, data-analysis design, and related work | may require an individual quotation depending on the content. |
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Consultation is also available at an early stage, such as “I only want to discuss my research theme first” or “I want someone to check whether my current proposal has an appropriate structure.”.
If you provide the research theme, target length, submission destination, and details of any academic guidance received, we can give a more specific estimate.
Contact
To date, we have supported clients throughout Japan and overseas.over 10,000 casesWe have responded to a wide range of such consultations. An experienced consultant will carefully review concerns about the research theme and structure and then assist with organizing the research background, positioning prior studies, refining the research method, and improving the logical structure.and other support appropriate to your needs.
Ibooks members across Japan will support you responsibly.
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