TASK

Write the first two steps in what is known as a research proposal. This will be the beginning of the process for designing a complete research experiment. You will not collect any data. Your written paper will include the following steps:

Format your paper like this (download): Wk4_Term Paper Model.docx Wk4_Term Paper Model.docx – Alternative Formats

Step 1 – In week 1 you will choose the research question that you are going to use to develop your experiment. Next, you will write your hypothesis and identify the independent and dependent variables.

Step 2 – You will write the introduction section to set your readers up for what you will be covering within your study.

Step 3 – Develop an annotated bibliography to gain a deeper understanding of your overall research topic. For this assignment you will need to find 4 peer-reviewed journal articles through Keiser’s online library for your annotated bibliography. You will submit this portion of your project in Week 2. Please see Annotated Bibliography under week 2 for further direction on how to write an annotated bibliography.

Step 4 – You will convert your annotated bibliography into a literature review.

Step 5 – You will write an abstract that will summarize your introduction and your literature review. The complete project will be due Wednesday of week 4. Please follow the following outline in putting together your finalized paper. It is highly recommended that you use the following sections of the outline as you headings throughout your proposal.

Final Project Outline–Use the paper model above to format your paper.

I.Title page

II.Abstract

III.Introduction

IV. Literature Review – 2-3 pages introducing your topic and providing an overview of

the key variables in your experiment as discovered through the analysis of your articles from your

annotated bibliography.

V.Reference page– presented in APA format

IMPORTANT POINTS TO REMEMBER

In your abstract be sure to summarize key points from your introduction and methodology, hypothesis, independent and dependent variables, and treatment conditions.