PSY 401 Project Proposal & Research
Journal (REVISED)
Due: Day of
Final Exam, by
Turn in TWO COPIES to your project advisor
Your project proposal should be written as an APA style
paper with the following sections:
1. Title page
2. Introduction
which clearly reviews relevant literature and presents a logical “story” or
“argument” leading up to your hypothesis(es).
3. Method section with enough detail that another researcher could replicate and/or evaluate your work.
4. Proposed analyses – You need to consider how you will analyze your data and provide a brief paragraph or two indicating your analysis plan and predicted outcomes. For example, you need to think through what statistics tests(if any) are is appropriate (e.g., ANOVA,t-test, correlation, regression, etc.) and indicate what your factors will be and what your outcome variables or DVs will be. Also indicate, then, what statistical results you expect given your hypotheses. Your advisor can help you with this section.
5. References page.
6. Appendices of scales, coding schemes, scripts, or other stimulus materials you will be using. Photocopies are fine at this stage. Please refer to these appendices in the text of your paper (in appropriate spots).
Timeline (current dates are
tentative)
Also include a detailed timeline with dates
indicating when you will collect data, analyze it, and time for the
write-up. Include the following
deadlines in your planning:
February 9
You must have an abstract of your paper (projected results are fine if the actual
results aren’t ready) turned in to your advisor by 2/9. These abstracts are due for entry to the
Weeks of March 18th
– April 5th
Plan on having your data
analyzed close to the first of these dates. Be ready to present a 10 minute
practice talk for the
April 5
Plan on having a rough draft of your paper (i.e., a revised (if needed) intro & method,
and a results and discussion section) ready for peer review.
April 12
The actual
April 15
Your completed written project is due in to your
advisor.
Other details:
·APA style guides are available at the reserve desk in
the library under both John’s name.
There may be copies available for circulation as well.
·Don’t hesitate to show your advisor a draft of your
work before turning it in for a grade.
·If you are unclear how to write any of the above, see
your advisor or an APA manual for more information. Additionally, John has
detailed handouts on writing an Introduction and Method (as well as general
writing tips) available if you would like a copy.
RESEARCH
JOURNAL
Please turn in one copy of your research journal to
your project advisor by