Module P: Proposal Details

This module has resources that help you with your proposal. These are resources that will appear in other modules, but are linked here for your convenience.

Required Readings

Proposal Instructions

This document explains the proposal project that is worth 60% of your final grade in this course. Rubric included.

Overview Slides for Introduction & Literature Review

Here are some slides as a review for the Introduction & Literature Review. In previous versions of the course this was known as part 1.

Methods Section Overview (2:11)

This video will explain what goes into your methods section.

Sheppard, Ch. 14, "The Research Proposal"

This chapter will give you a general idea of what's involved in your final project.

Academic Writing

A video that shows you some common expectations of academic writing.

Slides for Academic Writing

Slides from the above video

Exemplar Submissions from Previous Semesters

These are example final projects that earned either a 99 or 100%.

Supplementary Readings

These readings are optional but will give you more context.

APA Paper Format

This page shows you how an APA paper should be formatted. There is also a template you can use. You only need to use the student version.

APA Sample papers

Sample papers on which you can use to base the formatting of your paper. Again, you only need the student version.

APA Student Paper Setup guide

A complete walkthrough of setting up your paper.

APA Style In-Text Citations

How to appropriately use in-text citations.

APA Style In-Text Citation Checklist

A checklist for using in-text citations

Excelsior OWL

This page will help you cite specific sources. You can also use the APA Style page listed under Course Resources above.

UOregon How to Synthesize Literature

This LibGuides explains how to synthesize literature.

Activities

Research Question

Due:

Submit your research question using "Write Submission." See module 3.

Synthesis Matrix

Due:

Submit your annotated bibliography as a Word doc. See Module 4.

Introduction

Due:

Submit your introduction to the appropriate discussion board, give feedback to your classmates, and then submit a revised introduction.

Literature Review

Due:

Submit your literature review to the appropriate discussion board, give feedback to your classmates, and then submit a revised literature review.

Methods section

Due:

Submit your methods section to the appropriate discussion board, give feedback to your classmates, and then submit a revised methods section.

Conclusion

Due:

Submit your conclusion to the appropriate discussion board, give feedback to your classmates, and then submit a revised methods section.

Final Proposal Submission

Due: End of Semester

Your full proposal in APA format will be due.

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