Students
must be self-directed in developing a research topic of interest and obtaining
scholarly articles, through an extensive literature review, to support research
assertions.
Research Proposal
Format: APA style, typed.
Due
Date: Week 7
Assignment:
This 20-page double-spaced proposal is to describe
the significance of the research problem, synthesize the literature supporting
what is known and not known and a detailed description of the methods to be
used. Sections include aims and specific research objectives/ questions,
background and significance (literature review), and methods. The methods
section must include design, description of the sample, description of,
experimental intervention (if any), and data collection procedures. A
description of data analysis for the research questions should be included
(WILL NOT BE GRADED). APA format is to be used. All tables or figures MUST fit
within the 20-page limitation. References are NOT included in the page
limitations (1-point deduction for each page over 20).
The face page
must include a title for the proposal, your full name, the course name, and the
date submitted.
Evaluation:
Points
Purpose
& Specific Objectives 4
Significance
and Background (including LR) 5
Methods
6
Presentation
to Class 5
APA
Format / Overall Writing 5
TOTAL 25
****Attached is the information found last semeseter, feel free to build off of concepts. References are attched to the the file.
See Suggestions below:
Problem: To explore and compare the process and focus of medical
discharge planning of inmates from correctional facilities into society upon
discharge.
Quasi-Expirmental Design
Two groups of inmates:
Group 1: (Control group which uses the traditional method of regular discharge from jail and verbally telling group to follow up with PCP)
Group 2: (Actually create a discharge plans and process, follow up)
Outcome to measure: See if inmate acutally follow up with PCP upon discharge
Compare with inmate who did not recive the discharge plan
Null hypothisis: Group 2 will attend PCP appointment upon discarge
Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns. PLEASE add any beneficial information to the proposal