- Statement of the Problem: Clear overview of the issue or problem you plan to research.
- Literature Review: Summary of relevant findings from the literature that provide background and
give context to your proposal topic. A literature review is written to place your research within an
existing body of knowledge and situate it among other studies in your discipline. At least five other
studies should be discussed. Be sure to indicate if you are building on a previous study or well established theory or addressing certain gaps in knowledge. (2 pages) - Research Question and Variables: What is your research question? This is where you tell readers exactly what your proposed study will attempt to answer. Example: “Are women of color less likely to
report incidents of domestic violence to the police than white women?” You must specify the dependent variable(s), independent variable(s), and control variable(s) and explain their relevance in your study. (2 pages) - Research Design: What type of research design will you use to answer your research question? Why
is this design is a good choice for dealing with your chosen issue? You are free to select from any
of the quantitive or qualitative designs discussed in class. However, in an effort to keep proposals
focused, students should not propose a mixed-method design. You should also indicate the population you are studying. Are you studying people, events, or something else (be aware of the level on which
your analysis will be conducted)? Will (and how) will you draw a sample to study this population?
If so, why and how will you choose your sample? Note: Your focus is on high-level study design; as
such, you will not need to provide technical detail on qualitative or quantitative analyses. (2 pages) - Bibliography: List the articles or books cited in your proposal in APA format. (1/2 page)
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