Research Proposal

Research Proposal Paper Checklist: PSYC 306

Title Page

____ A concise title:

____ Running head:

____ Page number

____ Author’s Name & Institutional Affiliation

Abstract

____ Abstract centered on first line

____ Abstract in APA format

____ Abstract: briefly describes purpose of the study, participants, research methods, major findings, and

overall conclusion of the study

____ Abstract: written in 120 words or less

Introduction

____ Double Spaced, 12 point Times New Roman font

____ Correct Format – Title Centered, Paragraphs indented

____ Page heading and number

____ 1st paragraph - Tells purpose of experiment, correct grammar/style

____ Literature review – At least 5 citations, relevant to hypothesis, correct

grammar/style

____ Literature review- Provides related findings, methodological issues, and major conclusions

____ Final paragraph - Clear statement of hypotheses, grammar/style

____ Final paragraph – Clearly connects hypotheses with previous findings and conclusions

described in the literature review and briefly introduces the current research design

____ Citations – Correct format and placed correctly

Method Section

____ “Method” centered on first line in boldface

____ Participants Subsection: Correct format and correct information included

____ Materials and Measures Subsection: Correct format and correct information included

____ Design and Procedure Subsection: Correct format and correct information included

Expected Results Section

____ “Results” centered and boldface on page following Method section

____ Includes expected statistical information in APA format

Discussion

___ How do the expected results relate with the hypotheses?

___ How do the expected results relate with the literature review?

___ Implications of findings

___ Suggestions for future research

___ Limitations

___ APA style citations for all statements about past research

Reference Page

____ “References” typed in uppercase and lowercase letters and centered at top of page

____ At least 5 references

____ Reference entries in APA format