DESCRIBE ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS AND YOUR PLAN TO PROTECT HUMAN RIGHTS

Throughout this course you have been developing various sections of the research proposal. This week you will assemble the final proposal (addressing faculty feedback).

Criteria:
Introduction

Background and Significance of Problem
Statement of the Problem and Purpose of the Study

Literature Review

Summary of the Evidence for the Proposed Study

Research Question, Hypothesis, and Variables with Operational Definitions
Theoretical Framework

Overview and Guiding Propositions(s) Described in Theory
Application of Theory to Your Study’s/Project’s Focus

Methodology

Sample/Setting: Number and criteria for inclusion and description of place in which data will be collected.
Sampling Strategy
Research Design: Type (e.g., Quasi-Experimental), description, and rationale for selection.
Extraneous Variables (and plan for how controlled).
Instruments: Description, validity, and reliability estimates, which have been performed (on a pre-established measure). Include plans for testing validity and reliability of generating your own instrument(s).
Description of the Intervention
Data Collection Procedures
Data Analysis Plans
Describe plan for data analysis for demographic variables (descriptive statistical tests).
Describe plan for data analysis of study variables (descriptive and inferential statistical tests).

Ethical Issues

Limitation of Proposed Study
Implications for Practice
References
Appendices

Informed Consent Letter
Procedure section is clear, described in detail, specific, and all inclusive. Written in lay language (as documented by reading level score). Includes risks and benefits relevant to study. Address assent (if applicable).