Research Proposal Paper
Introduce and summarize research (include discussion of at least 10 peer-reviewed, empirical psychology articles) that has already been done
Set up your hypotheses (final statement in this section should be your formal hypothesis)
Proposed method
Discuss
Proposed sample
Measures (including how these will be reliable and valid)
Research strategy
Research design
Discussion of threats to validity and how they will be managed
Discussion
Because you will not have results to discuss, you should discuss
The contribution that your study will make to the literature if your hypotheses are supported. (What does your study add to the literature that you already reviewed? What unique contribution does it make?)
The strengths and weaknesses of your methodology (based on what you learned about that methodology in the course)
What kinds of conclusions can be drawn?
Which conclusions cannot be drawn?
Will you be able to show causation, given the design you chose?
References
APA-style reference list. Tables and figures are also okay, but not required. If you do include them, they must be in APA format
Parameters
3,000 words, excluding title page, references, and tables and figures
APA format, 12 pt, Times New Roman font
Answer Preview
APA Format, 3308 words