. In this assignment, you will develop your research proposal topic, research question, and preliminary hypothesis. This assignment will provide you with a blueprint to plan your research proposal for the term. You will need to follow the steps outlined below to complete the assignment. Reviewing the readings and tutorials will help ensure you have the information you need to succeed on this assignment.
You may use the optional Unit 2 Assignment Template to complete this assignment. Note that a title page, scholarly sources, and a reference list are not required for this assignment. If you choose to bring in sourced material, include in-text citations and a reference list.
Be sure to address the following in your assignment:
Describe your research topic using the two-part approach described in the “Developing Your Research Question” handout.
Identify your study variables, including independent and dependent variables.
Identify the type of research question you will explore: existence, descriptive or classification, composition, relationship, descriptive-comparative, or causality question.
State your research question.
State your preliminary hypothesis (note: you may adapt your hypothesis after completing your literature review).
Step-by-Step Instructions and Template for the Unit 2 Assignment
Before completing this assignment, you will need to review the readings and tutorials provided. Below is a step-by-step guide for each part of the assignment.
State your research topic. Review the following resources before stating your research topic:
Review the “Narrowing Your Focus for Research” tutorial.
Watch the “Choosing a Topic” Video.
Review the two-part approach described in this handout.
After reviewing the readings and tutorials, describe your research topic using the two-part approach:
Identify your study variables, including independent, dependent, and other (e.g., moderating or mediating) variables. List and briefly describe each variable.
Independent variable (or predictor variable):
Dependent variable (or criterion variable):
Other variables (if applicable):
to 4. Review the readings and tutorials on research questions. Before stating your research question, review the following resources:
Review the “Types of Research Questions” Tutorial (Lesson 3).
Read Chapter 2 “Choosing Your Research Question and Hypotheses.”
In your assignment, specify the type of research question you will explore: existence, descriptive or classification, composition, relationship, descriptive-comparative, or causality question.
In your assignment, state your research question.
State your preliminary hypothesis. Before stating your preliminary hypothesis, review the following resources:
Review the “Stating the Hypothesis for Various Types of Research Designs” Tutorial (Lesson 8).
In your assignment, state your preliminary hypothesis (note: you may adapt your hypothesis after completing your literature review).
Your assignment should include the following elements:
Title page: Provide your name, title of assignment, course and section number, and date.
Body: Answer all the questions in complete sentences and paragraphs.
Your responses should reflect professional writing standards, using proper tone and language.
Reference page: Sources listed in APA format.
Use Arial or Times New Roman 12-point font, double-spaced and left-aligned.
Use standard 1″ margins on all sides.
Use APA formatting and citation style.
