Research Proposal Worksheet

Qualitative Research Proposal Form

PSYC-FP4210: Cyberpsychology

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Assessment (#):

1. Introduction

Introduce the proposed study and summarize the existing research sufficiently that your readers will understand the basis for your proposal.

2. Research Question

List each research question (or questions), in clear and specific terms, for this study.

3. Methods, Procedures, and Techniques

a) What are the methods for this study?

Provide specific information here.

b) How will you collect data?

c) Why did you choose this methodology?

d) What are the advantages of this research methodology?

e) What are the disadvantages of this methodology?

4. Sample

a) What is the population of interest?

b) Who are the sample participants?

c) Explain how this sample is (and is not) representative of the population. Include a discussion of any inclusion or exclusion criteria for participation.

5. Procedures

a) What are the participant recruitment procedures?

b) What are the study procedures?

(What will you do and where will you do it in?)

6. Benefits

What are the benefits of this study to the field of cyberpsychology? How will this study advance the field? Explain.

7. Benefits to Career Field

What are the benefits to the career field?