project proposal and paper

1. Research Topic

Describe the specific topic for your research (3-5 sentences).

The research topic should be appropriate for the course. The relationship between/among the course concepts should be clearly specified.

2. Research Problem Statement

Write a brief research problem statement/Thesis statement (2-3 sentences).

What are you trying to investigate?

3. Significance/Background

Describe the significance of this topic in relation to course concepts. Significance should be explicitly stated, not implied (3-5 sentences).

4. Research Questions

List the primary research question(s). The research question(s) should be aligned to the research problem.

Write the direction of inquiry in your research. What are you attempting to answer through these questions.

5. References

Provide at least 8 current (within 5 years), scholarly, peer reviewed PRIMARY resources to support statements. Follow APA style in citing all resources.