Outline of Research Project – The Final Presentation and Paper Should include each of the areas outlined below, with the textbook, appropriate readings, and outside resources synthesized into the narrative and cited. Topic and Background of the Problem. Make sure to identify the gap in the literature or the origins of the specific problem you’re addressing. Statement of the Problem. This could be expanded to cover the significance of the problem, and why it’s important to study it now. Purpose Statement. This describes the purpose of your research study and should be clear and to the point. Make sure it aligns with the research questions you later specify. This should form a clear link between the problem and the research questions. Research Question(s). These should be clearly defined, specific, and researchable. Ensure they are aligned with your purpose statement. In addition to an overarching research question, you should include subquestions as appropriate for your topic. Summary of Related Literature. This should include the basis of your conceptual or theoretical framework. Make sure this is a balanced review, noting any areas of controversy or gaps in research that your study aims to fill. At a minimum, include 5 related qualitative research articles on your selected topic. Methodology. This should detail your research methods in the following subsections. Research Design and Rationale. Explain why you chose the particular design and why it’s suitable for answering the research questions. Data Collection Procedures. Research ethics must be addressed. Make sure to mention any IRB approvals, consents, etc. Site Selection: Include rationale. Participant Sampling and Recruitment: This should be detailed and include a rationale that ties back to the problem, purpose, and research questions, with appropriate citations from the literature review. Ensure your criteria for participant recruitment are clear. Interviews: Detail how they will be conducted, recorded, transcribed, etc. Observations: Include, if applicable to your project. Document Collection: Include, if applicable to your project. Data Analysis Procedures: Be specific on the method of analysis and coding you will use. Mention any Qualitative Data Analysis Software or tools that you may be using. Findings: This section should be clearly organized and segmented into sub-sections organized by major and minor themes. Conclusion Implications of the Findings: Discuss how these findings contribute to the field. What do your findings mean? How do your findings answer your research questions? Limitations of the Study: How would you describe the limitations after completing your study? This could relate to participant issues, sampling issues, researcher bias, field issues, recruitment issues, etc. Recommendations for Practitioners: Specifically, how can your research be applied? Make sure that the recommendations are linked to your findings. Recommendations for Future Research: Point out where additional research could continue the work. Make sure your recommendations are connected to your findings. Concluding Reflection: After completing your study, what final reflections do you have on the project? References: Make sure they are in current APA format.