Research Proposal Outline Paper

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Research Proposal Outline

Introduction to the Assignment

Using the IT-6990 PPT (W12) as a guide, you are to create an outline that will be used as the
basis to develop your final research proposal. Make sure to use your last paper subject. All
of this information should be already located in those papers and the purpose of this is to
provide a blueprint that you will use as a guide to write your final proposal.

Sections of the Outline

1. Introduction
a. Go beyond simply introducing your topic.
b. Provide background context, explain why your research is important, and

clearly state the problem or gap in the existing research that your study will
address.

c. Include a short discussion of why the topic is timely and relevant
2. Literature Review

a. Be specific and ensure that your research question or hypothesis directly
addresses the gap or problem you’ve identified.

b. Clarify how answering this question will contribute to the field or solve a
specific issue.

3. Methodology
a. Go into detail about your study design, including how you will select

participants, the tools or instruments you’ll use for data collection, and your
approach to data analysis.

b. Justify your choices – explain why these methods are appropriate for
answering your research question. Include any ethical considerations you
need to account for, such as informed consent or confidentiality.

4. Timeline
a. While the example offers a basic timeline, your timeline should be more

specific and realistic.
b. Break down each phase of your project, include deadlines for important

milestones, and describe what steps you will take to ensure your research
stays on track

5. Conclusion
a. Although the example doesn’t include this section, I would like you to briefly

explain the expected outcomes of your research and discuss the potential
impact of your findings.

b. How might your research contribute to the field, and what are the broader
implications?

Research Proposal Outline

Use the example below and our IT-6990 PPT (W12) as a guide. The example provided
demonstrates the format and structure I am looking for. However, I expect you to expand
upon each section in more depth. While the example offers a brief outline, your task is to
build on it by adding detailed explanations and justifications for each component.

Remember, the goal is to outline your proposal and show deep understanding and careful
planning. Provide sufficient detail and justification for each section to ensure your research
proposal is clear, convincing, and well thought-out.

Example Outline

Research Topic: “The Effects of Meditation on Stress Levels in College Students”

• Research Question: “Does daily meditation reduce perceived stress levels among
college students?”

• Introduction: “Stress among college students is a growing concern. Prior studies
indicate meditation can manage stress, but its impact on college students
specifically is less explored. This study evaluates meditation’s effect on stress in
this group.”

• Literature Review Points:

o Smith et al. (2020): General benefits of meditation for stress reduction.

o Jones & Miller (2019): Meditation’s impact on emotional resilience in
students.

• Methodology:

o Participants: 100 college students

o Design: Experimental with meditation and control groups

o Data Collection: Pre- and post-study PSS surveys

• Timeline:

o Week 1-2: Literature review

o Week 3-4: Recruit participants and pre-study survey

o Week 5-8: Meditation practice

o Week 9: Data analysis and reporting