Prior to beginning work on this assignment, review the\u00a0Example Research Proposal\u00a0\u00a0download. Note that all instructor feedback from your previous activities should be applied in preparing your proposal.
Your Research Proposal is a six- to seven-page plan for a new study on your research topic. Incorporate at least four scholarly\/peer-reviewed journal articles in addition to the course text to support your proposed study.
Include the following sections and content in your paper:
Introduction\u00a0\u2013 Introduce the research topic, explain why it is important, and present your research question and\/or hypothesis.
Literature Review\u00a0\u2013 Summarize the current state of knowledge on your topic by citing the methods and findings of at least two previous research studies. State whether your proposed study is a replication of a previous study or a new approach using methods that have not been used before.
MethodsDesign\u00a0\u2013 Indicate whether your proposed study is qualitative or quantitative in approach. Select one of the research designs you have studied in the course, and indicate whether it is experimental or non-experimental. Evaluate why this design is appropriate for your research topic. Cite the textbook and one other source on research methodology to support your choice.
Participants\u00a0\u2013 Identify the sampling strategy you would use to recruit participants for your study. Estimate the number of participants you would need and explain why your sampling method is appropriate for your research approach.
Procedure\/Measures\u00a0\u2013 Apply the scientific method by describing the steps you would use in carrying out your study. Indicate whether you will use any kind of test, questionnaire, or measurement instrument. Cite the source of any instruments to be used.
Data Analysis\u00a0\u2013 Describe the statistical techniques (if quantitative) or the analysis procedure (if qualitative) you plan to use to analyze the data. Cite at least one source on the chosen analysis technique.
Ethical Issues\u00a0\u2013 Analyze the impact of ethical concerns on your proposed study, such as confidentiality, deception, informed consent, potential harm to participants, conflict of interest, IRB approval, etc. Explain how you would address these concerns. <\/p>\n
Conclusion\u00a0\u2013 Briefly summarize the major points of your research plan and reiterate why your proposed study is needed.
The Research Proposal
Must be six- to seven- double-spaced pages in length (not including title and references pages) and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the\u00a0Writing Center\u00a0(Links to an external site.)\u2019s\u00a0APA Style\u00a0(Links to an external site.)\u00a0resource.
Must include a separate title page with the following:Title of proposal
Student\u2019s name
Course name and number
Instructor\u2019s name
Date submitted <\/p>\n
For further assistance with the formatting and the title page, refer to\u00a0APA Formatting for Microsoft Word\u00a0(Links to an external site.).
Must utilize academic voice. See the\u00a0Academic Voice\u00a0(Links to an external site.)\u00a0resource for additional guidance.
Must use at least four scholarly\/peer-reviewed journal articles in addition to the course text.The\u00a0Scholarly, Peer Reviewed, and Other Credible Sources\u00a0(Links to an external site.)\u00a0table offers additional guidance on appropriate source types. If you have questions about whether a specific source is appropriate for this assignment, please contact your instructor. Your instructor has the final say about the appropriateness of a specific source for a particular assignment. <\/p>\n
Must document any information used from sources in APA style as outlined in the Writing Center\u2019s\u00a0Citing Within Your Paper\u00a0(Links to an external site.)\u00a0guide.
Must include a separate references page that is formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Writing Center. See the\u00a0Formatting Your References List\u00a0(Links to an external site.)\u00a0resource in the Writing Center for specifications.
Carefully review the\u00a0Grading Rubric\u00a0(Links to an external site.)\u00a0for the criteria that will be used to evaluate your assignment. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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