MSL599 Project outline
Submission
The final submission of the research project is to be made by means of a research report and formal presentation. The research report needs to adhere to the following format:
1. Introduction – describe the purpose, and significance of the study, with precise research objectives
a. Statement of the Problem: This is a general introduction to the topic.
b. Significance of the Problem: Comment on why this question merits investigation.
c. Statement of the research questions or hypothesis: What specific research questions are being addressed in this study?
d. Purpose: What is the goal to be gained from a better understanding of this question?

2. Literature Review – summarize major published literature in the field of study
3. Theoretical Framework – identify and define the main constructs, and how they are related
4. Research Methodology – outline the research process carried out
a. Description of the Research Design and Procedures Used: Completely explain step-by-step what was done.
b. Sources of Data: Give complete information about who, what, when, where, and how the data was collected.
c. Sampling Procedures: Explain how the data was limited to the amount which was gathered. If all of the available data were not utilized, how was a representative sample achieved?
d. Methods and Instruments of Data Gathering: Explain the procedures for obtaining the data collected. Include the forms or manner by which it was recorded.
e. Statistical Treatment: Explain the complete mathematical procedures used in analyzing the data and determining the significance of the results ( T-test, Correlation, Multiple Regression, Mediation Analysis, Qualitative data analysis
5. Results – document major findings of statistical techniques applied on the data set
6. Discussion – elaborate on the results with reference to existing literature
7. Implications – discuss the implication of the research findings for both theory and practice
8. Limitations: Explain the limitations that may invalidate the study or make it less than accurate.
9. Recommendations for Further Investigation: From the knowledge and experienced gained in undertaking this particular study, how might the study have been improved or what other possible hypotheses/thesis might be investigated?
10. Conclusion – review key findings and highlight areas for future research
11. Reference – List all external sources cited in text using APA format