Theoretical background/Literature review

The purpose of this assignment is to give you a chance to synthesize theories and research findings in

SLD to come up with a research proposal. Your research proposal should include the following

components:

(1) Introduction (2) Theoretical background/Literature review:

In this section, you will provide the theoretical and empirical background of your study. You

should discuss at least 5 primary research studies. Based on this discussion/review of

previous research, you will demonstrate the need for your proposed study. If relevant, you

may include the 3 research studies you reviewed in Project #2.

(3) Research question(s): State the research question(s) that you will address in your proposed research.

(4) Methods: Provide a description of the methods that you will use to gather data and answer your

research questions. You may choose a quantitative, qualitative, or mixed methods design.

Also include a brief description of how you plan to analyze the data. Also state your expected

findings.

The paper should be 8-10 pages (excluding references), doubled-spaced, 12-point font, standard

margins. It should follow APA format. The due date is May 5th. Submit your assignment in WORD

format (not pdf) through Canvas by midnight.

Evaluation will be based on:

a) Content ▪ The purpose of the study is stated clearly with sufficient explanation for the need to

conduct the proposed study.

▪ At least five relevant previous studies are selected and sufficiently discussed in connection with the overall proposed study.

▪ The research questions have been stated clearly and can be answered through the study. (They are not too ambitious to the point that they cannot be answered through the study.)

▪ The methods selected are appropriate for answering the research questions. The methods to be used are explained in sufficient detail.

▪ The plans for data analysis and the expected findings are clearly stated. b) Organization

▪ The paper is written in a logical order. ▪ The transition between ideas is clear so that the paper is easy to follow.

c) Writing/format ▪ The overall writing of the paper is clear. ▪ The paper follows the required format.

Some additional resources that may be helpful:

➢ Quantitative research guidelines: https://www.tesol.org/read-and-publish/journals/tesol- quarterly/tesol-quarterly-research-guidelines/quantitative-research-guidelines

➢ Qualitative research-Case study guidelines: https://www.tesol.org/read-and- publish/journals/tesol-quarterly/tesol-quarterly-research-guidelines/qualitative-research-case-