The Research Proposal

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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
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