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àLiterature Review Draft The literature review will be an integrated synthesis of prior research and theory that relates to your current study/experiment. It aids the reader in gaining understanding about your research study and shows that you have an in-depth grasp of your subject, and that you understand where and how your own research fits into and contributes to an existing body of knowledge. Information should be presented in an organized way that critically analyzes the information you will gather. In addition, a literature review should: • Summarize prior research while showing how your current research is linked to it. • Integrate and summarize what is already known about your subject. • Demonstrate that you are aware of other researcher’s work, have learnt from that research, and will be contributing a new perspective/new ideas with your own current research. àProposed Methodology Typically for research IRB approval is needed to conduct studies and gather data when human subjects or otherwise are involved. In the case of simple studies, which you will be conducting in this class, you will not be required to submit an IRB proposal. However before collecting data you MUST submit to me your Proposed Methodology for review and approval, which includes: • Intended participants • Research design • Procedure of data collection • Instruments to be used àData Collection Using the collected data from your population sample provide (1) descriptive statistics (in table format); (2) proposed statistical method of analysis and reasons why this method is most effective to understanding your data results; and (3) expected findings. Proposed methods of statistical analysis may include: • T-Test • One-Way Anova • Two-Way Anova • Regression • Chi-Square *Ideally and in practice and theory, you should be able to fully analyze your collected data using SPSS, GraphPad, or VassarStats (hence why PSY 502: Statistics is the prerequisite to this course) and report the findings. That being said, anyone who can fully analyze their collected data will receive extra credit comparable to the quality of their analysis and reported findings (up to, but not to exceed 10 points on their midterm grade or final research proposal, whichever is most beneficial). àResearch Proposal A final project must be completed and submitted by each student (or group). The final project will be a research proposal between 15-20 pages in APA style and format. The final paper will consist of the following sections, which must be clearly specified (see sample provided on Blackboard): • Cover Page • Abstract • Introduction (2-3 pages) o Problem & Purpose of the Study o Independent & Dependent Variables outlined/explained • Literature Review (6-7 pages) • Proposed Methodology (3-4 pages) o Participants, Design, and Procedure (includes instruments) sections should come directly from your Data Collection materials and information. • Results (2-3 pages) o Description of the sample (based on IV/DV) o Statistical analysis/findings • Discussion (2-3 pages) • References àResearch PowerPoint & Presentation Based on final project, which is the written paper. Each researcher (or group) will have 20 minutes to present. Time yourself accordingly as points will be deducted for presentations that are under the required time frame. Must be quality! Presentations should include: • Abstract • Introduction sections • Summary of the Literature Review • Proposed Methodology sections • Results • Discussion •
