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- Review this section related to how to write a research proposal and use the template in the section to create your first draft. The paper must be in APA format and include a reference page that includes all the sources directly cited in the paper. If you have identified specific research tools or instruments that you believe you might use for a paper in your PPSY 400 course, include those items in appropriate appendixes. See the Purdue OWL APA Guide for information on including appendixes as needed.
- As you prepare the draft, be sure that you consider the following:
- Does this proposal contribute in a meaningful way to understanding human behavior in a particular context?
- Does this proposal communicate an awareness of and a respect for a diverse audience and diversity among research participants?
- Does this proposal illustrate an awareness of personal biases and demonstrate a sense of professionalism and integrity?
- Does this proposal demonstrate an ability to address a specific, debatable question in a way that respects differences in perspective while simultaneously defending a research-based thesis or hypothesis?
- You should spend 10-12 hours creating the draft.
Week 6 Discussion Board
Details:
In this section, you will write and post for peer review a draft of a research proposal for a question on a contemporary issue of your choosing. You will need to focus the issue, research it (in light of questions provided below), and prepare it using the template provided. This proposal will be an opportunity for you to build upon your interests in contemporary issues and form your thoughts on how to study a topic in a way that is applicable to the workforce. You will ultimately use the proposal as the basis of your work in the research course later in the program. Thus, you should spend time and energy doing the research proposal with care. This section’s assessment is the first step in your process.
In your peer review, provide feedback to help your peers improve the draft for submission later this week.
Address the following questions for each of your peers:
- Does the draft follow the template format provided?
- Is the research purpose clear?
- Does the literature review include 10 sources? Is each source used in a meaningful way in the review?
- Is APA style used appropriately in the draft?
- Are there mechanical or spelling issues that should be addressed before submission?
- Are their concerns and questions that you have about clarity or content that should be addressed before submission.
- What is one thing that you really appreciate about the question, the sources or the draft? (Be specific in identifying a strength in the peer work that your peer can build on.)
