Finalize CHAPTER 1 and the abstract.
Note: Developing a research proposal requires specific steps that need to be executed in a sequence. The
assessments in this course are presented in sequence and must be completed in order. You may only turn
in one assessment at a time. Subsequent submissions should include highlighted changes.
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For this assignment, you will finalize CHAPTER 1 and include the abstract.
By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course
competencies and assessment criteria:
Competency 1: Determine the scientific merit of the professional literature.
Explain the major themes identified in the literature review.
Competency 2: Apply theoretical and research findings from the discipline of psychology to professional
and academic activities.
Describe what information is needed in order to advance the knowledge base.
Summarize the design approach by identifying whether it is a qualitative or quantitative and by identifying
the target population, procedures for gathering data, and the plan for analysis.mpetency 3: Apply ethical principles and standards of psychology to academic and professional
activities.
Apply ethical principles and standards of psychology to the research proposal.
Competency 5: Communicate psychological concepts effectively using the professional standards of the
discipline.
Present the description of the research problem and an explanation that describes how the research
problem led to the current research question.
Summarize briefly what is known so far about the phenomena under investigation.
Competency 6: Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and consistent with expectations
for members of the psychological profession.
Adhere to APA style and formatting guidelines; writing is concise and well organized.
Preparation
Use the preparation elements of the template as a resource in finalizing CHAPTER 1 and developing your
abstract and introduction. Additionally, refer to Sections 3.3 and 3.4 on pages 73–76 of the APA manual for
detailed instructions as to how to complete this portion of your research proposal.
Walkthrough: You may view the following walkthrough video to help you complete the Finalize CHAPTER
1; Include Draft of ABSTRACT assessment:
Finalize Chapter 1; Include Draft of Abstract Walkthrough.
Instructions
Finalizing Chapter 1
The purpose of the introduction is to explain and justify how you plan to answer the research question.
Remember: To meet this goal, you must begin with a description of the research problem and an
explanation that describes how the research problem led to the current research question.
Summarize briefly what is known so far about the phenomena under investigation; describe what needs to
be known in order to advance the knowledge base.
Address briefly the major themes identified in the literature review.
Summarize the design approach, identify whether it is qualitative or quantitative.
Summarize briefly the expected results.
Summarize implications for the research community.
Apply ethical principles and standards of psychology to the research proposal.
The Abstract
Include the abstract of the project. The abstract is a synopsis of the introduction and distills the entire
project into a synopsis of 250 words or less. Use the preparation elements of the template as a resource in
writing your abstract.
Additional Requirements
Font and spacing: Times New Roman, 12-point font, double-spaced pages.
Style and format: Use current APA guidelines for style and format