The format of the research project is as follows:
Introduction: 1 page maximum summarizing the objectives of your project
Theoretical Framework and Topic Statement: In this section you are expected to describe in
detail the context of the research. You will also highlight the questions that, in your opinion, are
important for the field of Psycholog and that need answers. In this section you will show a clear
understanding of the topic you chose.
detail the context of the research. You will also highlight the questions that, in your opinion, are
important for the field of Psycholog and that need answers. In this section you will show a clear
understanding of the topic you chose.
Methodology: Here you will describe the methods you chose to use in order to reach your
objective which is to find pertinent answers to the questions you developed in the topic
statement. In the case of an empirical project (in which, for example, you would need to give a
questionnaire to individuals or companies) you will be required to describe the sample’s
characteristics (average age, gender representation, number of employees, questionnaire used,
and all other important characteristics). In other words, you will be required to show that you
know what you are doing.
objective which is to find pertinent answers to the questions you developed in the topic
statement. In the case of an empirical project (in which, for example, you would need to give a
questionnaire to individuals or companies) you will be required to describe the sample’s
characteristics (average age, gender representation, number of employees, questionnaire used,
and all other important characteristics). In other words, you will be required to show that you
know what you are doing.
Results: This section will contain all the pertinent statistical information and any other relevant
findings.
findings.
Discussion: The most important section of your work. You will analyze the results of your
study. You will show a clear understanding of the nature and significance of your findings. Your
analytical skills will clearly be of central importance to this section of your research.
study. You will show a clear understanding of the nature and significance of your findings. Your
analytical skills will clearly be of central importance to this section of your research.
Recommendations: Based upon the critical analysis of your findings you will be required to
provide recommendations that, in your opinion, will help improve the field of Psychology.
provide recommendations that, in your opinion, will help improve the field of Psychology.
Conclusion: One page maximum in which, in point form where possible, you will summarize
your findings.
your findings.
Abstract: One page in which you summarize your research. It will include the objectives,
methodology and the findings.
methodology and the findings.
References: A list of the readings, books, articles, internet documents etc, used for the
research project.
research project.
cover page.
everything in APA format. it will be submitted on turnitin, please no plagiarism .