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Research Proposal
AGEDS 510
Deadline: 4/22/12 at 11:59 p.m.

Proposal Content

Please use the “The Research Proposal” document that begins on the next page as a guide for what to include in your proposal.  This document lists each section of a research proposal and identifies key considerations about each section.  Your grade for the written portion of this assignment will be based upon how well you addressed the key points contained in this document.

The maximum overall length of the proposal is 7 pages double spaced with a 12 point font and one inch margins.  A reference list must be included but does not count against your page limit.  The maximum acceptable length of chapter one is 3 pages, and the maximum acceptable length of chapter three is four pages.  Chapter 2 is not required.

Submissions

To enhance the quality of your proposal and to assist you in achieving an on time completion, the following peer review schedule has been established.  You are expected to submit your proposal for review on schedule and to complete your duties as a reviewer for another author on schedule. Peer review forms are provided in Lesson 1 in WebCT.  The instructor will provide feedback to all students at each scheduled peer review process.

Chapter 
Draft Due 
Peer Review Due

Chapter 1 
3/18/12 at 11:59 p.m. 
3/25/12 at 11:59 p.m.

Chapter 3 
4/8/12 at 11:59 p.m. 
4/15/12 at 11:59 p.m.

Post your drafts and final proposal to the appropriate discussion areas in WebCT by their respective deadlines.  The proposal should be attached to your message as a Word or PDF file.  In the subject line write “Your Name Chapter 1” etc.  Name the attached file “Your Name Chapter 1.doc” etc.  FOLLOW THESE NAMING INSTRUCTIONS!  Peer reviewer assignments are explained in the respective discussion areas in WebCT.

Evaluation

The grade for this assignment will be divided between the written research proposal (80%) and your participation (20%) in the peer review process.  Regarding the peer review process, you will earn 5% for submitting the required materials on time and 15% for providing a thorough and substantive peer review.  You will also be expected to participate in a review of selected final proposals.  This review process will provide feedback to authors and will aid in determining a winner of the coveted most outstanding proposal award.
 
The Research Proposal

Chapter 1 – Introduction

C1.1 Title

• The title should reveal to one who understands research the:
o Major variables and any relationship(s) among the variables being examined in the study.
o Type of research (descriptive survey, causal-comparative or correlational, or experimental).
o Target population (the group the researcher wants to study and also to whom he or she wishes the results to apply).