This is a research paper for my kinesiology class. It should consist of 8 pages double spaced not including the reference section. So with the reference it would be 9 pages.
SHOULD CONCLUDE OF THE FOLLOWING:
Title page; The title should be short (about 10 words), interesting, and it should describe the project.Avoid very broad titles and try to specify your own unique approach within the limited space,
while still maintaining readability of your title.
Introduction (10 marks) (~1-1.5 pages max)
The introduction gives an overview of your project and succinctly explains what you want to
do and why. It answers the crucial, “So what?” question.
● Introduces the topic (Identify and tell a bit about it)
● Gives background context for the research project (The ‘so what’: why should we
care? Why is this interesting? Necessary?)
● Identifies your purpose and research questions
● Backs up any claims with evidence/research
Literature review (12.5 marks) (~1-3 pages max)
You need to find 4-5 peer reviewed articles or book chapters for your literature review. This
section of the document demonstrates that you can identify the most important research on
your topic. It should show the reader that the proposal has a strong rationale. It also
demonstrates how your study contributes to existing knowledge (responds to a gap). Be sure
to identify some main theories (if applicable), findings, and debates. This is a chance to show
how your study will contribute to the conversation (Remember the analogy of the dinner
table conversation!). Any claims made in this section need to be backed up with evidence.
Research design, approach, and methods (15 marks) (~ 3-4 pages)
Begin this section by restating your research question(s) to refocus on your study.
The methodology section should describe the overall approach and practical steps you will
take to answer your research questions.
You will need to incorporate 3-4 sources (in addition to any citations from the text) that
support your methodological choices. Be sure to include the following:
Research Design and approach
● Will you use a qualitative, quantitative, mixed methods approach to answer your question?
● What research philosophy informs this research?
● What specific design are you using?
Data sources
● Who are your research participants? How will you recruit them?
● How will you select participants? (e.g. random sampling,purposeful sampling…)?
Methods
● Where will your data come from? (e.g. surveys, interviews, observations, experiments etc…)
o Be specific – E.g., for interviews: Are you using semistructured interviews or structured interviews?
● Provide a detailed description of this ‘method’ in action. Where will this method take place? How will it take place? Who will it take place with?
● Why are these the best methods to answer your research questions?
● (If applicable) How will you control or consider extraneous variables?
Ethical Considerations
● Do you foresee any potential obstacles, ethical issues, and how will you address them?
● How will you guarantee privacy and confidentiality?
● How will you ensure informed consent of participants?
● Acknowledge the potential limitations to your proposed study.
Be sure to provide a rationale for why the choices and approach are appropriate. Elaborate
on your points and back up your decisions with (a) research and (b) the TCPS-2 Policy.
Implications and contribution to the field (5 marks) (1-page max)
highlight the potential implications of the research and re-emphasize what this research contributes to existing knowledge on the topic.
References and Paper Format (5 marks)
Your research proposal must follow all APA guidelines for paper formatting and for proper
citations for every source used both in text and in the reference section. You are expected to
have citations in every section of the paper (Except the title). After all, you’ll be making claims
throughout!
Feasible, Practical, and Ethical (5 marks)
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