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Checklist For Your Research Proposal

This document provides a checklist for research proposals with sections on the background and significance of the research, literature review, theoretical framework, research problem/question/hypothesis, methodology, data description and preparation, resources required, data analysis, ethical considerations, and references. Reviewers will use this checklist to ensure proposals adequately address each component and are grounded in relevant literature and a sound methodology.

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Checklist For Your Research Proposal

This document provides a checklist for research proposals with sections on the background and significance of the research, literature review, theoretical framework, research problem/question/hypothesis, methodology, data description and preparation, resources required, data analysis, ethical considerations, and references. Reviewers will use this checklist to ensure proposals adequately address each component and are grounded in relevant literature and a sound methodology.

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Checklist for Research Proposals

(to be used in conjunction with the Proposal Guidelines outlined in the M.Ed. MRP/Thesis Handbooks)

Background and Significance of the Research


 Will the results of the research fill a gap in our knowledge?
 Will the research advance our understanding of this topic?

Literature Review
 Does the proposal demonstrate thorough and current understanding and knowledge of the peer-
reviewed literature related to the topic?
 Is the literature reviewed critically?
 Does the literature review identify gaps, shortcomings, and/or limitations in existing research, therefore
providing a context for the study?
 Does the literature review justify the question/problem being studied?

Theoretical Framework
 Is a theoretical framework identified and clearly described?
 Is the theoretical framework linked to the research problem/question/hypothesis?
 Does the theoretical framework demonstrate understanding of current and relevant peer-reviewed
literature?

Research Problem/Question/Hypothesis
 Does the proposal clearly frame the research question/problem/hypothesis?
 Is the research problem/question/hypothesis logical and researchable?
 Is the research problem/question/hypothesis manageable and achievable?
 Is the research problem/question/hypothesis ethical?
 Is the research question/problem/hypothesis focused and grounded in relevant peer-reviewed literature?
 Where relevant, is the research grounded in the researcher’s experience and context?

Methodology
Rationale for Research Method
 Is the methodology (e.g., quantitative, qualitative, mixed methods) appropriate for the research
question/problem?
 Does the proposal identify and describe the specific type of methodology (e.g., qualitative (ethnography,
grounded theory, case study, etc.), quantitative (descriptive, quasi-experimental, etc.), or mixed methods
(from both traditions)?
 Is the methodology clearly articulated and supported by current and relevant peer-reviewed literature?
Research and Data-Gathering Procedures
 Are the procedures well organized and clearly described in a carefully focused step-by-step, straight-
forward manner?
 Are the procedures consistent with the selected methodology?
 Are the methods reasonable and appropriate for the research question/problem?
 Is a timeline for the project provided? Is it manageable and achievable?
 Does the proposal demonstrate thorough and current understanding and knowledge relevant peer
reviewed literature related to selected research and data-gathering procedures?
Data Description and Preparation
 Does the proposal identify the who, what, where, when, why, and how of data collection?
 Does the proposal identify possible problems with data sources, collection of data, and/or preparation of
data?
Resources Required
 Are required resources (i.e., any special equipment or materials that will be needed during the research)
described?
 Are required resources available to the student?
Data Analysis
 Does the proposal identify possible methods for data analysis?
 Does the proposal demonstrate thorough and current understanding and knowledge of the research/peer
reviewed literature related to their data analysis?
Ethical Considerations
 Does the proposal anticipate and/or discuss potential difficulties and obstacles in the approach I have
chosen?
 Have I fully considered potential benefits and risks to research participants?
 Does the proposal discuss how confidentiality of subjects and their responses will be maintained?
 Does the proposal discuss how data will be stored to ensure confidentiality of subjects?

References
 Does the proposal provide a list of cited references?
 Are the references current and relevant?
 Is APA used appropriately in the reference list?
 Are references cited appropirately in the literature review, theoretical framework, and description of
methodology?

Overall
 Is the proposal coherent and easily understood by reviewers?
 Is peer-reviewed literature used effectively to support the proposal’s theoretical underpinnings?
 Are headings used to organize sections and demonstrate understanding of essential components?
 Do the headings reflect an organizational structure for the final product?
 Is the research, as proposed, likely to get ethics approval?
 Are there any spelling, grammar, punctuation, or presentation features that interfere with coherence and
clarity?
 Is APA formatting consistent and appropriately applied?

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