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Write a 12- 15 page research proposal for a selected topic.
Note: Developing a research proposal requires specific steps that need to be executed in a sequence. The assessments in this course are presented in sequence and must be completed in order.Show More
Competency 3: Apply knowledge of research methodology to design an ethically-appropriate plan for a psychological research study.
Apply knowledge of research methodology to design an ethically appropriate plan for a psychological research study.
Evaluate a body of literature, providing context for a proposed research study.
Develop research methodology for a proposed research study.
Describe the expected findings of a proposed research study.
Competency 4: Communicate effectively in a variety of formats.
Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and consistent with expectations for members of professional communities.
Apply proper APA formatting and style.
Context
Writing a research proposal is basically writing the first three chapters of an APA-style research article. It includes sections 1, 2, and 3 of the research paper-the Introduction, the Literature Review, and the Methodology sections. To recap, these sections include the following:
Introduction
The Introduction serves to provide the reader with the background of the research problem. It identifies what the problem is, tells why it is important to study, and gives a brief summary of the most important findings related to the problem in order to put it into context with the rest of the literature on the topic. The main objective in the introduction is to help the reader understand the research problem and its importance to the field of psychology.
Questions to Consider
To deepen your understanding, you are encouraged to consider the questions below and discuss them with a fellow learner, a work associate, an interested friend, or a member of the business community.
• Will you conduct research, participate in research, or simply be a consumer of research?
• How can you use research in your career, currently and in the future?
Resources
Required Resources
The following resources are required to complete the assessment.
Capella Resources
Suggested Resources
The following optional resources are provided to support you in completing the assessment or to provide a helpful context. For additional resources, refer to the Research Resources and Supplemental Resources in the left navigation menu of your courseroom.
Capella Multimedia
Course Library Guide
The University library guide has been created specifically for your use in this course. You are encouraged to refer to the resources in the Research Methods in Psychology Library Guide to help direct your research.
Bookstore Resources
The resources listed below are relevant to the topics and assessments in this course and are not required.
Salkind, N. J. (2017). Exploring research (9th ed.). Boston, MA: Pearson.
o Chapter 13, "Writing a Research Proposal."
o Chapter 14, "Writing a Research Manuscript."
Assessment Instructions
This assessment is a completion of a formal APA-formatted research proposal. You must use the Research Methods Template, which is linked in the Resources. Your proposal should reflect revisions you made based on the feedback you received on Assessments 2 and 3.
Proposals should be approximately 12-15 pages in length (not including the references and title page), follow APA format, and contain the following elements in the order listed below:
• Title page (not included in 12- 15 page requirement).
o Abstract (120 words or less) (Note that this is a separate page.).
o Introduction: a summary of your proposal and the research questions under study (1 page).
o Literature review (5-6 pages).
o Methods section (4-6 pages) that includes the following subsections:
Research design selection and rationale (1 page).
Participants.
Instruments.
Data analysis plan.
o Discussion of your expected findings (1-2 pages).
o Conclusion (1-2 paragraphs wrapping up the proposal).
o References (not included in 12-15 page requirement).
• Additional Instructions
• Written communication: Written communication should be free of errors that detract from the overall message.
• APA formatting: Your proposal should be formatted according to APA (6th ed.) style and formatting.
• Length: A typical response will be 15-20 typed and double-spaced pages, not including references and title page.
• Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point.
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