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\nCOLLEGE OF EDUCATION RESEARCH PROJECT OVERVIEW
\nThe Research Proposal is designed to guide candidates through the steps for planning and
\nconducting an in- depth research project focused on improving an issue within your field of
\nstudy. The project involves an opportunity for candidates to apply the knowledge, skills, and
\nbehaviors they gain from their respective programs. Candidates will document the mastery of a
\nsubstantial number of program standards with the planning, design, and evaluation of their
\nprojects.
\nThis project is a research proposal for an experimental research proposal.
\nResearch Proposal
\nThe Research Proposal is designed to guide candidates through the steps for planning and
\nconducting an in-depth improvement project focused on a topic within their field of study. This
\nresearch proposal will include the following: Research Problem, Literature Review, and
\nMethodology. The completed product will include the three chapters of a research proposal.
\nResearch Proposal Outline
\nA template is provided that will guide candidates through the development of a detailed
\noutline that can then be fleshed out into three complete chapters.
\nResearch Problem: Candidates gather existing data from their classroom, school, district or
\nwork setting. They will construct a graphical representation that allows for easy analysis of the
\ncompiled data and assess the data to identify a problem or weakness that can be addressed in
\nan experimental study. Specific prompts provided in the outline template provided will require
\ncandidates to identify the problem\/weakness, connect the problem or weakness to trends or
\npatterns represented in the data, and explain how the problem or weakness might have
\nimpacted student achievement. The required scope of the problem\/weakness depends on the
\nlevel of advanced degree being sought.
\n\uf0b7 Master level \u2013 classroom level or school level problem
\n\uf0b7 Specialist level \u2013 multiple classrooms or school level problem
\nLiterature Review: Candidates will discuss the background of the identified problem with
\ncolleagues, conduct a literature review following APA format (most recently published edition),
\nand become familiar with the scholarly debate surrounding the topic or problem identified in the
\nexisting data. The scope and expectations for the literature review depend on the level of
\nadvanced degree being sought.
\n\uf0b7 Master level \u2013 Candidates must describe a best practice or a trend\/theory and justify its
\nuse and connection with the identified problem; use a minimum of 10 sources (largely
\nrepresentative of the most recent five years); describe\/justify the best practice and\/or
\ntheory based on each of the sources; and provide a synthesis of the related literature.
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\n\uf0b7 Specialist level \u2013 Candidates must describe a best practice or a trend\/theory and justify
\nits use and connection with the identified problem; include a minimum of three best
\npractice options AND a theory\/trend; clear descriptions and justifications; and provide a
\nsynthesis of the related literature from the past 5 years. (15 sources are required, but a
\nminimum of 20 sources are required to receive all points.)
\nMethodology: Candidates construct a measurable and executable action plan that includes a
\ndescription of needed resources, description of the plan, and the scope and expectations
\nrequired to complete an experimental study. The description of the plan includes a descriptive
\ntimeline, participants, variables, definitions of key terms in the study, data, resources, leverage
\nplan, pertinent documents, and justification. The scope and expectations for the action plan
\ndepend on the level of advanced degree being sought.
\n\uf0b7 Master\u2019s level \u2013 represents a plan to address a problem identified across multiple
\nclassrooms (i.e., teacher leader looking at data from multiple classrooms on the same
\ngrade level).
\n\uf0b7 Specialist level \u2013 represents a plan to address a problem identified across an entire
\nschool, multiple schools, or throughout a district (i.e., an instructional leader addressing
\na problem across elementary schools in a district).
\nTHE SIGNATURE PROJECT FINAL SUBMISSION
\nThe culminating requirement in ED504 is the final iteration of your Signature Project Stage 1.
\nThe Signature Project Stage 1 is your research proposal. It is designed to guide candidates
\nthrough the steps for planning an experimental study to examine an in-depth school
\nimprovement project focused on improving teaching and learning. The project involves an
\nopportunity for candidates to apply the knowledge, skills, and behaviors they gain from their
\nrespective programs.
\nCover Page
\nAbstract
\nChapter 1: Research Problem
\nIntroduction
\nStatement of the Research Problem (include hypothesis)
\nData Graphic and Discussion
\nImpact on Student Achievement
\nResearch Methodology
\nSummary (of chapter 1)
\nChapter 2: Literature Review
\nIntroduction
\nSub-headings (according to the organization of your study)
\nSynthesis of Literature Review
\nChapter 3: Methodology
\nIntroduction
\nPopulation
\nSample
\nSample Technique (with justification)
\nRole of Participants and Impact on Participants (with explanation)
\nPlan for Protection of Human Subjects
\nVariables
\nTimeline (with sequence of steps and timeline for data collection)
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\nConstitutive and Operation DefinitionsDescription of Data (data needed) Reliability and
\nValidity of Instrument Limitations
\nReferences
\nAppendix A: Consent Form
\nAppendix B: Permission to Study
\nAppendix C: Copy of the instrument or survey if one is used.
\nGeneral Guidelines
\n\uf0b7 APA format.
\n\uf0b7 Double-space using Times New Roman 12 pt. font size. Follow the example found in the
\nCourse Resource section of this course.
\n\uf0b7 Top, bottom and side margins must be 1 inch.
\n\uf0b7 Pages must be numbered, top flushed right.
\n\uf0b7 Organize the literature review according to themes important to the study.
\n\uf0b7 Direct quoting of other authors is not permitted. All written text should be in your own
\nwords.
\n\uf0b7 Appropriately cite all information sources using APA.
\n\uf0b7 Include a minimum of ten scholarly sources, five of these sources should come from the
\nprimary literature (ED504 requirement). All ten sources should primarily be from the past
\nfive years.
\n\uf0b7 References should be in APA format and on a separate page in the document.
\n\uf0b7 If your scholarly literature sources were obtained from an Internet site (e.g., online
\njournal article), include the URL and the date downloaded as part of the bibliographic
\ndetails presented. Check APA on formatting.
\n\uf0b7 Grammar and spelling must be correct.
\nINSTITUTIONAL REVIEW BOARD APPROVAL
\nCompletion of the IRB approval does not occur in ED504.
\n\uf0b7 Candidates at both the Master\u2019s and Specialist Levels are required to complete the
\nResponsible Conduct of Research Program offered through Citi Training.
\n(https:\/\/www.citiprogram.org\/) The course candidates are expected to complete the
\nSocial, Behavioral and Education Sciences section. The modules that must be
\ncompleted are Introduction to RCR, Research Involving Human Subjects, Collaborative
\nResearch, Conflicts of Interest, Data Management, Mentoring, Peer Review, Research
\nMisconduct, and Plagiarism. This training is free.
\n\uf0b7 Candidates must complete the Citi Training in ED504.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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