You will prepare a research proposal paper addressing a specific problem of interest within your field of interest.
Title page
Abstract: Very clearly posed abstract that provides a summary of the research report that includes the hypothesis, the procedure, and projected results in 120 words or less.
Introduction
Literature Review (How problem has been investigated and how past research has been applied to the identified problem)
Statement of the problem (Why the identified problem still needs to be investigated)
Guiding Theory (What theory helps to explain why the identified problem is occurring, to make outcome predictions, and helps us to organize empirical findings in our discipline)
The research question, Hypothesis, and Prediction Statement
Methodology
Operational Definitions (Independent and Dependent variables for this study- How has the existing literature defined these variables and how will they be measured)
Subject Description (the proposed characteristics of the participants, how this sample population will be chosen)
Procedures (procedural steps of the research process, how the research will be conducted; and description of the proposed testing materials/ assessments or intervention that will be utilized, should include visual diagram detailing stages of research)
Study Survey Instrument (Describe your scale/survey and data collection process. This section should also present how your instrument has been tested for reliability and validity. You will need to include a copy of your instrument in your research proposal appendix).