Develop a detailed 10 to 12-page proposal on an approved topic related to any area of interest, preferably a topic that you would like to explore for a long-range research project. The proposal shou

Grambling State University College of Education EDL 549: Introduction to Techniques of Research Vernon L. Farmer, A.B., A.M., Ph.D. (University of Michigan) Arlynne Lake Cheers Endowed Professor of Education at GSU Format for Identifying Critical Elements of a Research Proposal Directions : In writing the Preliminary Research Proposal , follow the Format for Identifying Critical Elements of a Research Proposal (See Belo w). Develop a detailed 10 to 12 -page prop osal on an approved topic related to any area of interest, preferably a topic that you would like to explore for a long -range research project. The proposal should include th e following: purpose of the study, problem statement, rational or justification f or the study, research questions and/or research hypotheses; literature review; research design, population and sample, instrumentation, procedures, data analysis, and statist ical methods. NOTE: This pre liminary research p ropo sal should be devel oped from your approved topic. Chapter I – Introduction • Overview • Purpose of the Study • Problem Statement • Rational or Justification for the Study • Research Questions and Research Hypothesis • Operational Definitions Chapter II – Review of Literature • Overview • Discus sion of Critical Element s in Studies by Subtopics • Critical Review of the theories and previous research studies • Major themes • Relationship of problem with previous studies • How present study will extend literature. Chapter III - Methodology • Research Design • Population and S ample • Instr umentation • Procedures • Data Analysis • Statistical Methods