Write a research proposal about anger management. Myth and Stereotype amongst young adults and impact of overall health
Background (approximately 5-7 pages)
(This is your literature review section)
Define your topic, key terms, and key concepts of the research in this area
(when possible, cite the key source – “says who?”) Address the importance/significance of the
topic (“so what?”) Provide a summary of 7 peer-reviewed journal article references Provide a
summary of what is needed to move the field forward
(what do we still need to know?)
Finish by proposing YOUR OWN research study and how it would fill a research gap
State your specific research aim and/or hypothesis
Study Design and Rationale
Mixed Methods and Qualitative (why are you choosing this methodology?)
(convergent, exploratory sequential, explanatory sequential design?)
Study Tests or Assessments
How will you sample the participants = between 18-24 in school
Self-report, Explanatory sequential design, qualitative interviews
Summary
Key summary of the background literature review Key summary of your proposed research
study
Limitations
What are the drawbacks of your proposed study?
Conclusions
Here is your chance to freely interpret!
What do YOU think about the current state of the field? What do you think your proposed study could contribute to the field and why? What do you see as the future directions for the field as a whole?
