Statement of Research / Proposed Plan of Study for non-US schools

[eidzmo]

does anyone have any perspective on writing the SOP-like essay for schools outside of the US? At least on the Admissions page for the University of Toronto, this is what is stated "PhD applicants should provide a clear picture of research questions, with reference to the appropriate anthropological literature and UofT faculty expertise. Master's applicants may indicate areas of research interest more broadly." Should you approach these in a similar way as the SOP? 

[anthropologygeek]

Actual I kinda did this with all my schools. I think you should be prepared with what you want to do and how that fits with the advisor. Also, alot of schools want you to know what your doing before you go.