Title Page
• The influence of music on anxiety/stress
Abstract
• Written in APA format, 150-250 words
• The research problem that you propose to address
• Your hypothesis
• Your research design (number and ages of participants, method of data collection)
• Discussion of support (or lack of support) for hypothesis
• Importance/significance
Introduction
• Broadly introduces the research question developed
• Discusses the importance and relevance of this question and how it impacts an individual or society broadly
• Written in an objective tone and avoids making unsubstantiated claims (cites sources!)
Literature Review
• Discussion of relevant literature
• Synthesis of that literature (not unconnected reviews of articles)
• Is focused on findings related to the research question (the results of those studies)
• Makes a compelling case for your study
• Provides basic transitions between themes of discussion
• Ends with hypothesis derived from the literature (it should be clear from the literature review why you proposed this hypothesis)
Data and Method
• Clear description and rationale for the participants or subjects to be used in the study
• Clear description of participant selection
• Presents the measures to be used and how measurements are to be implemented
• Describes the methodological strategy for collecting and assessing data related to testable hypothesis
Discussion
• Restates whether hypothesis was supported
• Use previous literature (discussed earlier in your proposal) to suggest why you found these results
• Discusses the limitations of the study
• Provides ideas about future directions for the research
References
• Meets basic APA style guidelines for referencing within text and in the reference list
• Contains a minimum of 10 peer-review articles linked to the research question explored
Grammar
• Appropriate grammar, error-free spelling, and proper punctuation
• Good flow, transitions, and readability throughout
• Use of proper tense
• Use of quotes limited to 3 or less
• Overall length is appropriate (introduction/literature review is at least 7 full pages, and the introduction through discussion is around 12-15 pages)
Designing Effective Studies through Mixed Methodologies
Psychology. Psychology Record of Learning Length: 750 Words Quantitative research module Aims This module will enable students to critically appraise the variety of counting-based research methods that have been developed to make such enquiries. It will further enable students to design, conduct, and critique quantitative studies. Learning outcomes On successful completion of the module, students […]
