BADM440 U4IP

Deliverable Length:   1.000–1,500 words

Regarding your research proposal topic selected in Unit 1 and your research question, hypothesis and 3-5 survey questions created in Unit 3, write a narrative 1,000–1,500-word paper describing your proposed research.

Preparing the Research Paper Introduction, Purpose of the Study, and Methodology

The required information for this Individual Project includes the following:

Introduction

• Brief overview of your project and what the proposal is going to consist of 
• Purpose of your research and why it is exciting and worth pursuing 

Purpose of the Study

• One research question 
• Hypothesis or statement of the problem regarding the research question 
• Your rationale for selecting your proposed research methodology 

Methodology

• Research strategy that you will use to explore the problem 
• Method for securing the sample population 
• Method for delivery of the survey questions, or indicate whether interviews will be conducted 
• Explanation of any biases or ethical considerations and what you will do to limit their impact on your research   

Conclusion

• Why your research project is valuable 
• How your research is connected to your major goals and your future research interest 
• A time line in chronological order of your research activities from start through completion