ABSTRACT

Once the topic and methods are verbally approved, the plans should be formalized in writing for a grade. The following should be included in your proposal.

Research Proposal

1. Title

2. Hypothesis and objectives

3. Background: Review the literature and establish what is known and what gaps remain to answer your question. Include a justification for studying your problem. Justify your dependent variables. Is there a logical relationship between the dependent and independent variables? Justify the methods you selected. Are they standard procedures? Give the purpose of your project.