Research proposal

Content Areas

Possible

Points

Earned

Points

Problem Statement

· Convey key information about the nature of the problem under

investigation

· Describe the scope of the problem.

· Discuss the consequences of the problem.

· Describe how this study will contribute to the solution of the problem.

8

Statement of Purpose

· Discuss the overall goal of the proposed research.

· Identify the population of interest.

· Describe the key variables.

7

Literature Review

· Summarize what is currently known about the topic.

· Identify the gaps in what is currently known about the topic.

15

Research Question

· Articulate the specific question this study proposes to answer.

10

Research Hypothesis / Null Hypothesis

· State the expected relationship between two or more variables of the study. (Independent and Dependent variables)

· State the null hypothesis.

5

Research Design

Quantitative Study

· Is this a true experimental, quasai-experimental or non-experimental study? Why?

· Will there be an intervention?

· Where will the study take place?

Qualitative Study

· Is the proposed study Ethnographic, Case Study or Phenomenological Study?

· Where will the study take place?

5

Study Population / Sample Population

· Describe the population of interest.

· Describe measures that will be taken to control confounding variables.

· Describe the sample population and how it will be accessed.

5

Measures to Protect Human Rights

· Describe measures that will be taken to protect human subjects

5

Data Collection Tool (Instrument)

· Include the tool that will be used to collect data.

· Is this a tool already developed or will writer develop a tool?

5

Data Analysis Method

· Describe how the data will be analyzed to answer the research question.

5

References

· Include all book, articles, websites, journals that were used to complete the research proposal.

· References should be current within the past five years, unless the article has historical significance.

10

Formatting

· APA guidelines should be followed.

· Paper should be written in the third person.

· Correct spelling, grammar, punctuation, and sentence structure must be used.

· Proposal should incorporate a logical flow of ideas, be is easily readable.

· Assignment should be submitted by due date.

20

Total

100