Week 2, Post 1: Executive Summary

This outlines the revision of the Limited Submission Program and OSP wesite. I know this may seem a little choppy and out of place, but this particular abstract would be sent to the Associate Research Deans for approval. I presented my research project to all of them earlier this year and they know this is the direction in which we are heading. So though this may be out of context for my peers, in regards to my target audience, they would understand.

Abstract
The proposed study will provide recommendations and guidelines which will dramatically reduce the time and expense involved in using the OSP website and Limited Submission Program. Using techniques similar to those we used with the URGC program, we will observe how both reviewers and proposal authors use the website and Limited Submission Program, and then provide revision guidelines which will ensure that the program’s interface provides reviewers with the information they need to make fast and efficient decisions regarding submissions. Conversely, we will assist in the revision of the interface so that proposal authors are provided with a simpler and more efficient authoring environment for submitting proposals. The cost savings in time for reviewers, authors, and OSP personnel achieved through our redesign should easily justify the cost of the resources required for this proposed research.