Suggested Final Paper Content:
1. Title page
2. Abstract
3. Table of contents
4. Introduction (approximately 2 pages)
4.1. General description of the topic/area of concern
4.2. General description of the problem to be examined
4.3. Purpose of the research
4.4. Research question(s)
4.5. Significance of the problem and justification for investigating it
5. Literature Review (approximately 2 pages)
5.1. Historical background of the problem
5.2. Current state of knowledge
5.3. Where the project fits in the literature (What research will you draw on and why?)
5.4. Potential contribution of the research to the literature
6. Theoretical Framework (approximately 2 pages)
6.1. Theory relevant to the major research question
6.2. Major points of the theory, including debates and how you will mobilize the theory in light of
these debates
7. Methodology (approximately 5-6 pages)
7.1. Definitions of terms and concepts
7.2. Research Design
7.2.1. Data collection method, procedures, and instruments (coding scheme should be included
as an appendix)
7.2.2. Analytic strategy (i.e. content, thematic, narrative, or discourse analysis)
7.2.3. instruments and procedures; use qualitative terminology to this end – credibility,
trustworthiness, believability, authenticity, etc.; reflexive journaling)
8. Analysis (5-6 pages)
9. Conclusion (1-2 pages)
10. Appendices
10.1. Tanscripts (as applicable)
10.2. Screen shots/ visuals (as applicable)
10.3. Coding scheme
10.4. Reflexive journal entry
11. References