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I need cover page, abstract, table of contents, references and appendices.
Clear introduction (including abstract) introducing the purpose, scope, and method of your project.
Definitive statement of the problem
Significance of/Need for topic Proposal of how your study will help fill the gap—what new knowledge it might provide.
Research questions (four that addresses the problem identified, will fill the gaps in the literature if answered.
Clear hypothesis that allows the measurement of two or more variables
Definition of key terms
Explanations of limitations of the study
CHAPTER 2: LIT.REVIEW
Literature review—10 quality scholarly sources; clearly summarized; connection to your proposed research clear; Subheadings are fluid and linked to the
literature
CHAPTER 3: METHODS/RESEARCH DESIGN
Clear methods section— sample, reasons for sample choice. descriiption of measurements, instruments for measurement, reasons for choosing tools, Data
collection strategies, plans for analysis and procedures to follow once IRB approval is granted
.APPENDICES
All supporting documentation is provided (depending on study design)
OVERALL CONSIDERATIONS
Organization and logical progression of ideas at the paragraph and whole-paper levels.
Correct use of APA citation style.
Style/language—clear actors as subjects of your sentences; active voice when appropriate.
Style/language—concision and cohesion between sentences and paragraphs.
Style/language—elegant use of tropes and schemes, when appropriate.