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Abstract
The Research Question_________________________________
The Research Problem _____________________________________
The Significance of the Study _______________________________
Theory or theories that apply to the concepts associated with the RQ ________________
Narrative describing the quantitative approach planned, implications for stakeholders, significance to the scientific community, and a description of expected results. The abstract is one concise paragraph.
Keywords: [Add keywords here.]
Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION 1
Background of the Problem 1
Statement of the Problem 1
Purpose of the Study 1
Significance of the Study 1
Research Questions 1
Definition of Terms 1
Research Design 1
CHAPTER 2. LITERATURE REVIEW 1
Theoretical Orientation for the Study 1
Review of the Literature 1
Synthesis of the Research Findings 1
Critique of Previous Research Methods 1
CHAPTER 3. METHODOLOGY 1
Purpose of the Study 1
Research Question and Hypotheses 1
Research Design 1
Target Population and Sample 1
Procedures 1
Ethical Considerations 1
CHAPTER 4. EXPECTED FINDINGS/RESULTS 1
CHAPTER 5. DISCUSSION 1
Implications 1
Methodological Strengths and Weaknesses 1
Suggestions for Future Research 1
CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION
[Note, the Final draft of Introduction is typically written after the entire project has been completed and just prior to the abstract. It is important to understand that the project is iterative. You will work on, change, and refine all elements of the project. In your initial submission, begin to flesh out the sections listed below: Abstracted Outline of Chapter 1.]
Background of the Problem
Statement of the Problem
Purpose of the Study
Significance of the Study
Research Questions
Definition of Terms
Research Design
CHAPTER 2. LITERATURE REVIEW
Note, this is typically the entry point for beginning the project. It is important to understand that the project is iterative. You will work on, change, and refine all elements of the project. You will begin by understanding and synthesizing what is known so far in the Literature Review, (Chapter 2).
Theoretical Orientation for the Study
The Literature Review provides detailed information about theory that applies to the research topic, theory that applies to the research method, population(s) studied, and key concepts under review. Seminal and current sources are analyzed and evaluated thematically. The research problem is identified.
Review of the Literature
It is essential that the literature review be organized with reference to themes identified in articles that you have read. It is not acceptable to organize the literature review article by article or one article at a time.
Synthesis of the Research Findings
Critique of Previous Research Methods
Summary
CHAPTER 3. METHODOLOGY
Purpose of the Study
The introductory paragraph addresses the research problem or proposes to fill the gap in the literature. It includes the purpose of the proposed research and presents formally the research question. The purpose is to answer the research question. State your research question in the form of a question in the introductory paragraph for Chapter 3. As you prepare this section of this chapter, review the characteristics of quantitative research questions:
1. Quantitative research questions point to empirical methods that will test the hypothesis or hypotheses associated with the question.
2. Quantitative research questions have independent and dependent variables.
3. Quantitative research questions measure relationships or correlations and/or manipulate natural phenomena through experimentation.
4. Quantitative data are presented in numerical categories or quantities.
5. Quantitative research questions do not interpret socially constructed themes, narratives, or observations.
Research Question and Hypotheses
Conclude the introductory paragraph to Chapter 3 by writing out the Research Question and hypotheses. Identify the independent and dependent variables associated with your Research Question.
Research Design
Target Population and Sample
As you describe the target population you will include:
Information about the number of participants (include a Power Analysis).
Information about inclusion and exclusion criteria; that is you will describe how you decide who can participate in the study and provide data and who cannot.
Information about the planned recruitment strategy.
Information about the sampling design and randomization strategies.
Procedures
As you describe the procedures you will include:
Information about how the participants will be identified and contacted.
Information about materials used for data collection.
Information about the instruments used to collect data.
Information about the location where data collection takes place.
Information about the time required for data collection.
Information about the order of steps taken to obtain data.
Describe how the data will be statistically analyzed (Analysis).
Describes strategies for analyzing and interpreting numerical data. Analyses of data is the section of the paper discussing strategies that support the interpretation of numerical information about the data collected. Typically, statistical methods are used to interpret components of natural phenomena that represent natural phenomena. The analysis section of the methods presents and addresses evidence of validity, reliability, and generalizability discovered in the process of interpreting the data.
Note, Chapter 3, Methodology, is typically written after the literature review. It is important to understand that the project is iterative. You will work on, change, and refine all elements of the project.
Ethical Considerations
The APA Code of Ethics that apply to your study and research design should be addressed.
CHAPTER 4. EXPECTED FINDINGS/RESULTS
For the expected findings/results, use the literature reviewed in Chapter 2 to anticipate findings that are likely to result from the collection and interpretation of data. Note: some unexpected results are possible and should be addressed in this chapter.
Implications
Implications of the potential results are discussed, implications for a wide range of potential stakeholders is addressed, significance to the scientific community and the potential to address the research problem is discussed, limitations of the study are addressed, and suggestions for future research are offered.
Methodological Strengths and Weaknesses
Suggestions for Future Research
The suggestions for future research should close the gap on the methodological limitations.
References
List references using APA format (APA, 2010, p.169).
