The Research Project: Contents and Format

1. The Research Project: Contents and Format EDUC 5397 Dissemination of Classroom Action Research Dr. Jerry Galloway University of Texas Arlington Developed by: Dr. A. Cavallo

2. Contents of the Research Project Abstract (Page i).Make less than a page in length, about 100 words. Write 1-2 sentences for each chapter of the project. Acknowledgements (Page ii). (Optional) Table of Contents (Page iii).List page numbers for each section and subsection of the entire research project.

3. Contents of the Research Project Table of Tables (Page iv).List each table number with its table caption. Indicate page number of each table shown in the project. Table of Figures (Page v).List each figure number with its figure caption. Indicate page number of each figure shown in the project.

4. Contents of the Research Project Chapter 1. Introduction (Numbered as Page 1) 1. Statement of the Problem • Significance of the Study Chapter 2. Literature 3. Review of the Literature 4. Summary and Conclusion of the Literature 5. Overall Purpose of the Study 6. Specific Research Questions or Purpose Statements 7. Hypotheses or Null Hypotheses (if quantitative) 8. Terminology (operational definitions of terms)

5. Contents of the Research Project Chapter 3. Methods 1. Setting 2. Participants 3. Data Collection Techniques (e.g., tests, observations) • Procedures of the Study (Experimental Design) • Data Analysis (procedures to be used to make sense of data)

6. Contents of the Research Project Chapter 4. Results 1. Research Question or Hypothesis 1 (Report of the data findings/observations, e.g. tables and figures with discussion) 2. Research Question or Hypothesis 2 (Report of the data findings/observations, e.g. tables and figures with discussion) 3. Research Question or Hypothesis 3 (Report of the data findings/observations, e.g. tables and figures with discussion)

7. Contents of the Research Project Chapter 5. Discussion • Discussion/Interpretation of Results Discuss meaning of findings in order of the Research Questions/Hypotheses, as possible 2. Limitations of the Study 3. Implications of Research 4. Recommendations for Future Research 5. Summary Paragraph

8. Contents of the Research Project References (Use APA format here, and throughout the text of the project). Appendices (Examples:) • Appendix A. Copy of Survey • Appendix B. Scoring Procedures • Appendix C. Additional Analyses Biographical Sketch. (Optional). • An outline or paragraph about you. A mini-resume.