Writing & Research Methodology

English 8125 CRN 17939

Final Project Research Proposal:

Due: 2/16
Worth: 20% of Final project

Following what we have discussed in class and especially Creswell, write a 2-5 page (single spaced, 4-10 page double spaced) proposal for the final project in this class. Turn it in on paper 2/16. Your proposal should have the these parts:

Introduction:

• research problem
• studies that address the problem
• deficiencies of the studies
• importance of the study for the audience
• the purpose statement

Research Question(s) & Hypotheses (if any) (Creswell 6 in 2nd ed and 7 in 3rd ed)

Methodology &  Method

Provide support for the below through literature, as needed

• Methodology:
  • knowledge claims
  • methodology
  • strategies of inquiry
• Method: Discuss your methods of data collection and analysis 
  • Participants/ Population & Sample: Discuss the participants, including basic demographic information (as needed), numbers of sample and total population, & selection process
    

If it is a Quantitative Method(s):

• Tool design
• Instrumentation & materials
• Variables
• Procedure
• Data analysis, including validity issues
  

  it is a Qualitative Method(s):  

• Researcher's Role
• Data Collection Procedures
• Data Recording   
• Data analysis and interpretation
• validating the accuracy of findings
• The Qualitative narrative

Or if it is Mixed see Creswell

Definitions

Limitations

Significance

Timetable/Schedule: present the phases of the project and a timetable for completion. Feel free to extend this beyond the class to include submitting it to a journal

Request for approval: Wrap it up and ask for my approval