Homework: Psychological Factors
Developing a research proposal is a good way to experience research aspects firsthand without conducting an actual research study.
In this homework, you need to develop a research proposal. Your research proposal must be a 10 to 12 pages document and include the following sections:
A. Introduction
B. Literature Review
C. Methodology
D. Discussion and Conclusion
E. References
Choosing your topic:
The best way to choose a topic is to research the topic before you choose it.
One of the biggest challenges in finding articles for your topic is that your topic may not have much in the way of research. The remedy for this is, when you first have an idea for a topic, to go to the online library and do a quick search on current research for your topic. If you can find several articles on your topic, then you're good to go. If you can't, then it would be good to modify your topic a bit or even change it until you find one that will generate the needed articles for your reviews.
When searching for articles, scan first and read later:
You can speed up your article search if you focus mainly on three things.
A. Look at the journal name-it may provide some insight into access to other articles. Many journals are specific to a certain discipline or area of study.
B. Review the abstract first-the abstract will provide valuable information on what the article may hold. Remember though it doesn't contain all the information. It is still imperative to read the entire article if you choose it as one of the ones you will use.
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
• The answer must be using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, typed, with one-inch margins on all sides.
• The response also includes a cover page containing the student's name, the title of the homework, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
• Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.