1. Introduction of the issue
1a. Clear statement of the problem
1b. Purpose of the study
1c. Significance of the study/ what will it add to the literature
2. Literature review (include a total of 5-10 peer-reviewed sources)
2a. Current literature/studies related to your issue/problem
2b. This includes defining key terms and identifying problems identified in specific research
3. Research question/s followed by hypothesis/ hypotheses.
-Be specific!
4. Research Methodology:
Data collection method (i.e. observation, in-depth interviews, meta-analysis, surveys etc.)
Proposed data analysis plan
5. Policy Implications
6. Bibliography list
Check List
- What is my topic?
- Does my literature review correspond with that topic?
- Do my research question/s and hypotheses correspond with the topic and literature review in that they offer to supplement it?
- Does my sample size allow me to achieve the goals of my proposed study?
- Is the sampling technique you are offering appropriate for the proposed study?
- Does the design correspond to the literature review, question/s, and hypotheses?
- Is the data collection method you offer the most appropriate for the scope of your study?