Instruction
Detailed Outline
1. Cover Page
2. Abstract
3. Introduction
4. Literature Review (subtopic 1, subtopic 2, and, subtopic 3)
5. Theory
6. Methods
a. Research Design
i. Exploratory or explanatory, directions of association, IV, DV, inductive or deductive, longitudinal or cross-sectional)
b. Research Question and Hypothesis
c. Data Collection and Sampling
i. Type of sampling, qualitative/quantitative/mixed-methods, target population, sample size, types of questions to be asked, location, time, role of research assistant, etc.)
d. Data Management – optional
e. Data Analysis – optional
7. Ethical Considerations
a. What are some ethical factors you will take to protect all of your participants (underage groups, guardians, consent form, confidentiality, etc.)?
8. Measurement Issues and Limitations
a. What are some problems that could arise in your study (language, ability, location, etc.)?
9. Conclusion – wrap up!
10. References