Throughout the process of this course, you will be working on a research proposal. In the capstone course (PSY-693), you will create a research proposal. To assist you in the creation of that proposal, you will decide on a research topic and begin collecting empirical studies to support the need for research. Your topic must relate to a basic social psychological principle; however, it can fall into one of the applied subfields (forensic psychology, psychology of religion, industrial and organizational, health psychology, etc.). The first stage of this is to select a topic of study. When selecting a topic of research, some things to consider are:
Is the topic narrow enough to answer one specific research question in the paper?
Is the topic broad enough to address several aspects of a given issue?
What meaning does this topic hold for modern society?
What sociocultural factors inform or influence this topic?
Does this topic hold meaning for you?
This process is not an easy one and may involve hours of brainstorming. For this topic, focus on the creation of your research paper topic and create a singular research question that you wish to explore.
The following sites/information may be used to assist you:
The Social Psychology Network. A link to this site can be found in the Topic Resources.
Use the empirical checklist (located in the Class Resources) to ensure your article is an empirical article.
Explore the Center for Innovation in Research and Teaching (cirt.gcu.edu) for information on research topics and literature reviews. From the main page, under Research Development – click on Research Ready. Each section has several pieces of information to help formulate your research. Additionally, under Development Resources, explore Research Tutorials. This section will assist you in creating your research questions and further information on literature reviews.
This information may be used to develop ideas, but the overall generation of a topic and research question should be original.
In 200 – 500 words, list your proposed research paper topic. Discuss your research question. Briefly include your reason(s) for selecting this topic, the sociocultural factors that inform or influence this topic, and the meaning that this topic holds for both you and modern society. Review the assignment rubric to understand/address requirements and maximize points received. This assignment should have a title page in correct APA format and list any references used.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. A link to the LopesWrite technical support articles is located in Class Resources if you need assistance.
Benchmark Information
This benchmark assignment assesses the following programmatic competency:
MS Psychology
2.1: Utilize sociocultural factors to inform/influence scientific inquiry.
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