CA 497 Capstone (Level 6)
PROJECT BRIEF
Written Project
o Minimum 3000 words: excluding references, index, appendices, and cover page. Those sections must be included but do not count as project pages.
o Academic format: double spaced, 12 pt. Font
o References: minimum 5 sources
5 academic references
o Title page: Plain page with Student’s name, Title/Project Name, Date
Do not use the SIU logo or any SIU title page
Points deducted in “Organization/Structure” Rubric section for not following title page guidelines
o Citation: APA style (both in-paper and for Reference Page) (No citation = F / 0)
• Proposal Paper
• This class requires every student to prepare a research proposal related to an issue or problem you would like to address through an investigative research methodology. The proposal has 3 parts
o Chapter 1: Introduction
o Chapter 2: Review of the Literature
o Chapter 3: Research Methodology
• Students will use as the template the information provided in Appendices A through E from the textbook.
• The submission must utilize APA formatting.
• The papers will be reviewed through SafeAssign. Students are encouraged to submit the assignment through SafeAssign Direct prior to official submission.
• The instructor must approve the selected research topic.
Please note that successful completion of this assignment is required of students attempting to earn the University of Roehampton credential.
Course Learning Outcomes (Current – Level 6)
1. Formulate a clearly defined problem statement, hypotheses/questions, as well as limitations and significance of a research project.
2. Prepare a comprehensive review of the literature that synthesizes the foundation of the research study
3. Defend an appropriate research design for the study by identifying sources from which to collect the data, the procedures for collection, and methods for analysis.
4. Design and present a dissertation proposal with a timeline to completion for approval.
PAPER FORMAT:
1. Template: The template you will use will depend on the methodology of your study. Use as the template the information provided in Appendices A through E from the textbook.
2. Each paper will include 3 Chapters:
Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: Review of the Literature
Chapter 3: Research Methodology
References
Appendices (if applicable)
3. Key topic areas for each paper:
CHAPTER I
Introduction
Background:
Statement of the Problem (describe the problem you want to investigate)
Significance of the Study
Purpose of the Study
Research Questions
Hypotheses
Definition of Terms
Assumptions
Limitations
Delimitations
Summary
CHAPTER 2
Review of the Literature
Introduction
Body (This will vary depending on your topic but should include the theoretical framework, comparative literature, gaps in literature that have implications on your study, germinal and current literature).
Conclusions
CHAPTER 3
Methodology
Research Method and Design Justification
[This will vary depending on your method and design].
Research Design:
Population and Sample
Research Questions:
Hypothesis:
Instruments:
Research Procedure:
Ethical Considerations:
Plans for Data Analysis:
Plans for presenting the Results
Conclusions
Summary:
REFERENCES
APPENDIX (If applicable)
Last Completed Projects
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