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Work Smarter, Write Better Proposals
Developing a research proposal involves more than writing. Sharing documents, coordinating contributions, managing revisions, and maintaining consistent formatting can become time-consuming, especially when multiple collaborators are involved.
The Sustainability Research Hub has compiled practical tips, tools, and short tutorials based on common challenges we encounter when working with research teams. These resources are designed to help streamline collaboration, avoid common frustrations, and make the proposal development process more efficient.
Microsoft Word Tips & Tutorials
Small changes in how you work in Microsoft Word can save time, reduce formatting frustrations, and make collaborative proposal development easier. Explore these short video tutorials for practical tips you can put to use right away.
Paragraph Spacing in Word
Learn how to adjust paragraph spacing to save valuable space in your proposal without relying on extra paragraph breaks.
Figure Captions in Word
Learn how to create editable figure captions in Word, making it easier to revise figures and maintain consistent formatting throughout your proposal.
Using Paragraph Styles in Word
Learn how paragraph styles help maintain consistent formatting, simplify document-wide changes, and reduce formatting problems when multiple contributors are involved.