Research Proposal
Running head: RESEARCH PROPOSAL 1
Sample Paper for Learning Research Proposal
Daren H. Kaiser
Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne
RESEARCH PROPOSAL 2
Abstract
Notice that you do not indent the first line of your abstract. The word “Abstract” is centered and capitalized on the first line. Your abstract should be about 150-250 words and should be a condensed version of your proposal. There should be four sections to your abstract. First, start by indicating what the general problem is. The first couple of sentences should explain what the general issue is, as well as the purpose of your research. What is the problem you are attempting to address? Second, briefly explain how you plan to examine the problem (what will you manipulate and what will you measure). Third, indicate what you expect to find (which groups will perform better than others and why). Finally, explain how your study will add to the existing literature. Why is the study important?
RESEARCH PROPOSAL 3
Sample Paper for Learning Research Proposal
On page three you begin your introduction. First notice that this section is not labeled, rather it begins with the title of your paper centered on the first few lines. You begin your introduction by introducing the general area of research. Next discuss previous research that is relevant to your research question in order to develop the problem. Provide separate summaries of each of the research articles that you are using as sources for your paper. Keep in mind that you should be attempting to create a logical progression to your introduction. Tell the reader what the general problem is and then lead them through findings that are directly relevant to the research problem you are writing about. Make sure that you have logical transitions from one research summary to the next as you write your introduction.
After summarizing previous research in the area (your sources) try to build a bridge between the previous research
Sample Paper for Learning Research Proposal
Daren H. Kaiser
Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne
RESEARCH PROPOSAL 2
Abstract
Notice that you do not indent the first line of your abstract. The word “Abstract” is centered and capitalized on the first line. Your abstract should be about 150-250 words and should be a condensed version of your proposal. There should be four sections to your abstract. First, start by indicating what the general problem is. The first couple of sentences should explain what the general issue is, as well as the purpose of your research. What is the problem you are attempting to address? Second, briefly explain how you plan to examine the problem (what will you manipulate and what will you measure). Third, indicate what you expect to find (which groups will perform better than others and why). Finally, explain how your study will add to the existing literature. Why is the study important?
RESEARCH PROPOSAL 3
Sample Paper for Learning Research Proposal
On page three you begin your introduction. First notice that this section is not labeled, rather it begins with the title of your paper centered on the first few lines. You begin your introduction by introducing the general area of research. Next discuss previous research that is relevant to your research question in order to develop the problem. Provide separate summaries of each of the research articles that you are using as sources for your paper. Keep in mind that you should be attempting to create a logical progression to your introduction. Tell the reader what the general problem is and then lead them through findings that are directly relevant to the research problem you are writing about. Make sure that you have logical transitions from one research summary to the next as you write your introduction.
After summarizing previous research in the area (your sources) try to build a bridge between the previous research
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