In a few sentences, briefly describe the administrative or social problem.
I. Introduction / Background (1-2 paragraphs)
a) Clearly state the research question.
b) State the objective of the study; state the relationship between the research question and the topic/problem.
c) State the importance of the study and tell the reader why anyone should care.
II. Literature Review (1-2 pages)
Summarize the previous research on your selected topic. Refer to librarian’s tips for conducting research.
III. Research Question and the Hypothesis
State the research question and the hypothesis.
IV. Variables or Concepts (1 page)
a) Define each variable that will be included in the study.
b) If applicable, summarize which variables will serve as the independent, dependent and control variable(s).
c) State how you will operationalize each concept or variable.
V. Research Design
a) State your selected research design(s).
b) State how you will use the variables/concepts to answer the research question.
VI. Data Collection Methods
a. State how you will execute the study
b. State each tasks step by step and in order.
c. State how will you report the findings (e.g., conference presentation, class presentation).
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In a few sentences, briefly describe the administrative or social problem. I.
