Throughout this course you will be compiling a proposal for research. Elements from your research methods, experimental, and statistics classes will be needed for successful completion of this project. Individual aspects of the proposal will take place over the course of this class.
Topic 1: Introduction
Begin writing the introduction for your research proposal using the research you started in Experimental Psychology (PSY-452).
Topic 2: Reference Page
APA formatted reference page, five references from PSY-452 and five new references.
Topic 3: Literature Review
Complete summary of the existing literature surrounding your proposed topic.
Topic 4: Limitations
A summation of limitations found in current research.
Topic 5: Institutional Review Board (IRB)
Checklist of the IRB process and ethical considerations needed for research.
Topic 6: Methodology (use information from Experimental Psychology PSY-452)
Solidify the methodology used in PSY-452, adding information where needed.
Topic 7: Compilation
Compile information and add transitions to the proposal for smooth reading.
Present your information to peers for review and update as needed.
Topic 8: Presentation
Present your research proposal to experts in the field.
Online Modality—your will work in a CLC group during Topic 7 for the peer review process. You will need to have your proposal ready to present to your CLC, and your CLC in turn will provide feedback on your proposal and presentation. Your peer-reviewed presentation, with speaker notes, is due by the end of Topic 8.
Traditional Modality—your instructor will guide the CLC peer review and give instructions on the presentation to experts in the field.
