Assignment

Title Here

Student Name (First and Last)

Panther ID

Florida International University

Month Year

Introduction:

Type your introduction here. Remember to include an overview of what your manuscript aims to

do (e.g. research a problem, identify a new management concept, etc.). This section requires one

paragraph in length.

Background:

This is an informative paragraph that helps the reader understand why you chose this

topic. Review the background of the topic and elaborate here. Use language such as, The

following section will discuss the background of the topic. This should be one paragraph in

length.

General Problem Statement

This paragraph piggybacks on the previous paragraph. Now that you have discussed the

background, tell the reader what the general problem is and why you want to research it. Your

general problem is a broad overview of the general problem. Oftentimes, the general problem is

viewed at the national level with supporting evidence from governmental websites that provide

quantitative statistics. The paragraph must begin with, The general problem is…

Specific Problem Statement

This paragraph piggybacks on the previous paragraph. Now that you have discussed the

general problem, tell the reader what the specific problem is and why you want to research it.

Your specific problem statement usually encompasses a specific population, demography, or

geographic location. Oftentimes, the specific problem is viewed at the local level with

supporting evidence that provides quantitative statistics. The paragraph must begin with, The

specific problem is…

Purpose Statement

This paragraph simply tells the reader the purpose of your research. (Example: The

purpose of this research is to determine whether a relationship exists between nursing assistant

staffing levels and quality of care in skilled nursing facilities). The paragraph must begin with,

The purpose of this research is…

Research Questions

This paragraph provides an overview of the specific research questions you plan to

investigate. You are only required to have one research question; however, you may use more

if needed. This section is where you unfold your research to the reader. What do you want to

uncover? This is where you ask the question(s). Use language such as: The research addressed

the following research questions.

RQ1: Ask your research question here.

RQ2: Ask your research question here.

Example:

RQ1: How does geographic location relate to the level of quality in nursing homes?

RQ2: How does socioeconomic status relate to the level of quality in nursing homes?

References

Remember that any reference in your reference list must be present in your paper in the form of a

citation (Author, year). Likewise, any citation in your paper must be present in your

reference list. Refer to your APA Handbook 6th edition for more detailed information on

developing a reference list. For your Assignment 1 you need a minimum of three (3)

scholarly references.

Assignment 1 Grading Rubric: Research Proposal

Criteria Points Possible

Title of Proposed Topic/Research 5

Introduction 20

Background 20

General Problem Statement 20

Specific Problem Statement 10

Purpose statement 10

Research Questions 10

References (Three Required) 5

Deductions: APA formatting,

Spelling/Grammar/Punctuation at the College

Level, Originality etc.

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Total Points Possible 100