The goal of this paper will be to incorporate theory and empirical data by proposing your own study. You will conduct a literature review of articles published recently (within last 5 years) on one of the topics discussed in class and propose your own study to further the research endeavor. Ideally, students can use this paper as an opportunity to enrich their perspective on their own research or teaching interests.
The final paper has three parts:
- Introduction:
A 4-5 page outlining the specific aims of your proposed research (1-2 pages), the significance of the proposed research and the innovation of your approach (2-3 pages). This should include a literature review of your topic, summarizing the experiments and arguments made in your chosen article as well as other relevant articles (3 to 5), and ending with a clear and specific research question that you will address, hypotheses and predictions, and an explanation of its connection to the literature. The format should be APA style and comparable to the Introduction of a journal article.
- Methods:
A 4-5 page description of your proposed experiment. The methods should specify the population to be tested, the materials and procedure you will use (data collection and data analysis) in the service of testing your hypotheses. The format should be comparable to the Methods/Procedures section of a journal article.
- A reference section (APA style; not counted in 10-page limit).
RQ:~How do orthographic regularity (regular vs. irregular) and time delay influence recognition of words?•Dependent Variable: Recognition accuracy: Correct identification of previously presented words. •Independent Variables: – Orthographic regularity (high-level vs. low-level regularity)/ Orthographic mapping – Time delay (immediate vs. delayed recall)There are no hypotheses and predictions yet, we need to decide.•Analysis Methods: ANOVA with two within-subjects factors (orthographic regularity, time delay)Procedure •Phase 1: Learning Phase oParticipants are presented with a list of 40 words (20 regular, 20 irregular) on the screen/ by cards. •Phase 2: Immediate Memory Test (Short-Term Memory) oAfter a 15-minute free play, participants are asked to complete a recognition task. •Phase 3: Delayed Memory Test (Long-Term Memory) oAfter a 6-hour delay, participants are asked to complete a second recall/recognition task. •Task Instructions: oFor a recognition task: “Which of the following words did you see before?”Participants: 60 8-10 age old of children, recruited from two primary schools. The scoring rubric is below.