You will now complete your research proposal. All of the following sections must be completed:
Cover page: Follow APA formatting for the cover page
Abstract: A brief summary of your topic and hypothesis as well as the major components of the research proposal (sample, research design, and data collection techniques)
Introduction: Problem statement with a brief history of the problem, your hypothesis, and identification of the independent and dependent variables [Revise as needed based on instructor feedback on the midterm]
Background and Literature Review:Summarize four relevant/related research projects, their usefulness, flaws, and strengths [Revise as needed based on instructor feedback on the midterm]
Research Design: A description of your research design and a justification of why this particular design was chosen; discuss how your variables will be studied or controlled [Revise as needed based on instructor feedback on the midterm]
Sampling: Provide a description of your sampling plan; identify the population, sample, and sampling technique chosen.
Data Collection Techniques: Describe your one or more data collection techniques (e.g., survey, focus groups, interviews, field research, existing data, etc.)
Research Considerations: Discuss validity, reliability, and at least 1 ethical issue as they apply to your research study design.
Reference List: You must include correctly formatted APA citations in the body of your paper and a matching reference list in appropriate APA form [Revise as needed based on instructor feedback and any additional sources you have used]
APA specifications are expected to be followed in the format of the proposal, the citations, and the references. For more information visit: APA Formatting. More information on writing your project is noted in the Resources page in this unit.
Your paper should be 6 - 10 pages in length with a minimum of 5 references in addition to the text. Compose your paper in Microsoft Word, and save your document in the following format: last name first name Assignment.