SoP new eyes required! (African Film, Communication, Cultural Studies)

[Frozenroses]

Hiya,

I have been trying to write my PhD SoP and think I have managed to finally explode my brain. I have never written an SSHRC proposal, am not Canadian and I am not affiliated with any Universities. In short, I have almost no resources to 'go to' to get guidance. A proof reader, new set of eyes and any suggestions would be so very welcome. I can PM what I have written so far. I would be happy to trade/exchange.

I should add: it seems very difficult to write a SoP for an arts PhD - I have no statistics or figures to justify this research - when writing about 'political consciousness' I cannot state (as I might be able to in Education for example) a hard fact (such as 65% of aboriginals cannot read - I am making this up to prove a point) How you substantiate research need within the arts!? Answer on a postcard [or a PM] please!

Thank you!

Edited August 28, 2011 by Frozenroses