<p>Hello all,</p>
<p>Wondering how detail should I mention my research area interest on my SOP. I'm a electrical engineer major. On my SOP, I wrote about my interest in solid state devices in general. Do I need to go in deeper and describe an actual example?</p>
<p>Thanks in advance!</p>
<p>An SOP should contain sufficient information on what you are thinking of studying or researching, how you came to like what you are thinking of doing and atleast a glimpse of what you could think you would be doing after graduating and how a degree could help you in your career plans. </p>
<p>A well written deeper example might be very good in showing your passion and excitement but it might also restrict your research area to a certain topic. If you are very certain of what u wanna do then go for it, otherwise it might be better to discuss briefly 1-2 on going research projects in your area in the department giving examples on what interests you in them, or how they are a significant research and perhaps how you could contribute there. </p>
<p>I hope this answers your question!</p>
<p>I was fairly detailed in my statement about my research (well, about as detailed as I could to fit it all within the word limit). I described the overall purpose of my projects, how I approached it, quick explanation and analysis of results, and the significance of the projects. I also included quick statements about how I got into research, why I wanted to go to graduate school, and why the school would be a good fit for me.</p>
<p>Hope this helps! Google for help on SOPs for graduate schools and check out some of the links.</p>