Experimental Research Proposal
THE RESEARCH PROPOSAL
Lesson Objectives
The student will be able to:
1. List and describe the chapters and subsections of a research proposal and a research report and their proper order.
2. Describe the characteristics of an appropriate proposal title.
3. Compare and contrast the styles appropriate for (1) a dissertation or thesis, (2) a research proposal, (3) a research report, (4) a professional paper, and (5) a journal article.
4. Distinguish (compare and contrast) between assumptions, limitations and hypotheses.
RESEARCH PROPOSAL OUTLINE
Cover Page
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 - Introduction (Need for the Study, Justification) Problem Statement Objectives/Research Questions/Hypotheses Definition of Terms Limitations of the Study Basic Assumptions
Chapter 2 - Review of Literature (Can have sections deemed necessary)
Chapter 3 - Procedures Research Design Subject Selection Outcome Measures Conditions of Testing Treatments Data Analysis
*plus
** Chapter 4 presentation should follow the same sequence and topics as that presented in Chapter 3. **
Chapter 4 - Results Findings Relative to problem Summary of Data Tests of Significance
Chapter 5 - Discussion
*Bibliography
Appendices
ELEMENTS OF RESEARCH PROPOSAL
Cover Page
Follow the style prescribed by the style manual suggested by the university, department or adviser.
Title - Should contain key words or phrases to give a clear and concise description of the scope and nature of the report, and key words should allow bibliographers to index the study in proper categories (Van Dalen, 1979:406). - Indicate major variables - Indicate nature of research * descriptive * correlational * experimental - Indicate target population - Avoid words like: "A Study of........” "An Investigation of ........” "A Survey of ........” - Example dissertation title: "A Process for Determining Vocational
Lesson Objectives
The student will be able to:
1. List and describe the chapters and subsections of a research proposal and a research report and their proper order.
2. Describe the characteristics of an appropriate proposal title.
3. Compare and contrast the styles appropriate for (1) a dissertation or thesis, (2) a research proposal, (3) a research report, (4) a professional paper, and (5) a journal article.
4. Distinguish (compare and contrast) between assumptions, limitations and hypotheses.
RESEARCH PROPOSAL OUTLINE
Cover Page
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 - Introduction (Need for the Study, Justification) Problem Statement Objectives/Research Questions/Hypotheses Definition of Terms Limitations of the Study Basic Assumptions
Chapter 2 - Review of Literature (Can have sections deemed necessary)
Chapter 3 - Procedures Research Design Subject Selection Outcome Measures Conditions of Testing Treatments Data Analysis
*plus
** Chapter 4 presentation should follow the same sequence and topics as that presented in Chapter 3. **
Chapter 4 - Results Findings Relative to problem Summary of Data Tests of Significance
Chapter 5 - Discussion
*Bibliography
Appendices
ELEMENTS OF RESEARCH PROPOSAL
Cover Page
Follow the style prescribed by the style manual suggested by the university, department or adviser.
Title - Should contain key words or phrases to give a clear and concise description of the scope and nature of the report, and key words should allow bibliographers to index the study in proper categories (Van Dalen, 1979:406). - Indicate major variables - Indicate nature of research * descriptive * correlational * experimental - Indicate target population - Avoid words like: "A Study of........” "An Investigation of ........” "A Survey of ........” - Example dissertation title: "A Process for Determining Vocational
Bibliography: Title - Should contain key words or phrases to give a clear and concise description of the scope and nature of the report, and key words should allow bibliographers to index the study in proper categories (Van Dalen, 1979:406).