Research Project
1. Research Proposal
What you need to submit:
A short document (approximately 1–2 pages) including:
- APA title page
- A brief introduction
- Three possible topics for your project
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A few paragraphs explaining each topic:
- what you want to investigate
- the focus or direction of the topic
- questions you are interested in exploring
- a preliminary hypothesis (recommended)
Purpose: for the professor to approve one of the three topics.
2. Research Introduction
What you need to submit:
A document with the formal introduction of the topic you choose.
It should include:
- Background information on the topic
- Initial literature review
- Brain-behavior relationship
- Research question
- Hypothesis
- Possible direction of the study
Purpose: to develop the theoretical foundation of the project.
3. Research Report
What you need to submit:
The complete research paper.
It should include:
- APA title page
- Introduction
- Body of the paper
- Conclusion
- APA references
8–10 pages 3–5 or more scholarly sources (ideally 5+)
Use the 4Es&A method:
- Elaborate
- Explain
- Example
- Evaluate
- Apply
Purpose: to submit the final written project.
4. Research Presentation
What you need to submit:
A PowerPoint or oral presentation about your research.
It should include:
- Why you chose the topic
- What you wanted to investigate
- Your hypothesis
- What you learned
- Applications of the topic
- Recommendations
Purpose: to present the project.