Research Paper

The Research Prospectus must contain: 

TITLE AND TITLE PAGE

1. Background of the Study

1. Problem Statement

1. Purpose Statement

1. Theoretical/Conceptual Framework

1. Significance of the Study

1. Research Questions

1. Brief Literature Review

1. Level of Existing Knowledge

1. Overall Research Approach

1. Description of the potential final product

1. Drawing Conclusions and highlighting limitations

1. Expected Contribution to Knowledge and Practice

1. Potential Outcome of the Project

Use Microsoft Word’s Styles feature for the section headings and create the Table of Contents. Please make sure your research prospectus follows APA 6th style format: (a) all margins are 1’, (b) all type is 12-point serif (e.g., Times Roman), and (c) all pages are numbered, except the title page.