Criteria:IntroductionBackground and Significance of ProblemStatement of the Problem and Purpose of the StudyLiterature ReviewSummary of the Evidence for the Proposed StudyResearch Question, Hypothesis, and Variables with Operational DefinitionsTheoretical FrameworkOverview and Guiding Propositions(s) Described in TheoryApplication of Theory to Your Study’s/Project’s FocusMethodologySample/Setting: Number and criteria for inclusion and description of place in which data will be collected.Sampling StrategyResearch Design: Type (e.g., Quasi-Experimental), description, and rationale for selection.Extraneous Variables (and plan for how controlled).Instruments: Description, validity, and reliability estimates, which have been performed (on a pre-established measure). Include plans for testing validity and reliability of generating your own instrument(s).Description of the InterventionData Collection ProceduresData Analysis PlansDescribe plan for data analysis for demographic variables (descriptive statistical tests).Describe plan for data analysis of study variables (descriptive and inferential statistical tests).Ethical IssuesDescribe ethical considerations and your plan to protect human rights.Limitation of Proposed StudyImplications for PracticeReferencesAppendicesInformed Consent LetterProcedure section is clear, described in detail, specific, and all inclusive. Written in lay language (as documented by reading level score). Includes risks and benefits relevant to study. Address assent (if applicable).
