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.
For this assignment you can download and use the qualitative research template or the quantitative research template.
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
