Research Study Design Proposal
Rationale for Study (Inquisitiveness): Rationale for proposed study builds off of information from the sources used in the paper. Research Question/ Hypothesis is interesting and addresses a new variable or methods to bring new knowledge to topic. (Addresses a gap in literature) Rationale convinces reader that the study is worth conducting. Design & Methods: Design is appropriately selected to answer the specified research question (support hypothesis). All aspects of methods are described (participants, materials, measures, procedures). Descriptions of methods are detailed and include explanation for their inclusion. Measures are clearly described and appropriate. Proposal demonstrates sophisticated knowledge of course content. Analysis: An appropriate procedure of analysis is selected to fit methods described Analysis selected would address all research questions/ hypotheses