The format of the proposal may vary according to different disciplines, schools, or organizations, so it needs to be developed according to the specific situation. However, in general, the proposal usually included the following parts: 1. Research background and significance: introduce the background, importance, current situation and purpose of the research. 2. Research content and methods: introduce the specific content, research methods and research ideas. 3. Research plan and schedule: introduce the specific progress of the research, time nodes, and phased results. 4. Bibliography: List the literature cited in the research, including books, journal articles, conference papers, etc. 5. conclusions and prospects: summarize the main results and contributions of the research and look forward to the future research direction and development trend. The following is a format that might be suitable for a novel research proposal: 1. Research background and significance: As a form of literature, novels have unique aesthetic features and thoughts. Through the study of the novel, we can explore the essence of literature and its cultural meaning, and promote the development and deepening of literary theory. The purpose of this study is to explore the cultural meaning and the value of the novel to promote the development and deepening of the novel theory. 2. Research content and methods: This study will use the method of literature investigation and analysis to explore the basic characteristics and cultural implications of the novel through classification and induction. The specific research methods include literature investigation, case analysis, text analysis, etc. 3. Research plan and schedule: This research plan is divided into the following stages: Stage One (January to February): Collect novel materials; Stage Two (March to April): classify and summarize the novel; Stage Three (May to June): Literature investigation and analysis; Stage Four (July to August): Case study of the novel; Stage Five (September to October): Text analysis of the novel text; Stage Six (November to December): summarize the research results and write an opening report. 4. Bibliography: This research will be based on a variety of literature, including novels, journal articles, conference papers, etc. The format of the reference was based on the specifications of UA, MLA, and Princeton. 5. conclusion and outlook: The purpose of this study is to explore the cultural meaning and the value of the novel to promote the development and deepening of the novel theory. Future research will pay more attention to the exploration of novel practice, explore the rules and characteristics of novel creation, and provide theoretical support and practical guidance for literary creation.