BADM440 : write a narrative 1,000–1,500-word paper describing your proposed research
Description
Regarding your research proposal topic selected in Unit 1 and your research question, hypothesis and 3-5 survey questions created in Unit 3, write a narrative 1,000–1,500-word paper describing your proposed research.
For this assignment you can download and use the qualitative research template or the quantitative research template.
Preparing the Research Paper Introduction, Purpose of the Study, and Methodology
The required information for this Individual Project includes the following:
Introduction
- Brief overview of your project and what the proposal is going to consist of
- Purpose of your research and why it is exciting and worth pursuing
Purpose of the Study
- One research question
- Hypothesis or statement of the problem regarding the research question
- Your rationale for selecting your proposed research methodology
Methodology
- Research strategy that you will use to explore the problem
- Method for securing the sample population
- Method for delivery of the survey questions, or indicate whether interviews will be conducted
- Explanation of any biases or ethical considerations and what you will do to limit their impact on your research
Conclusion
- Why your research project is valuable
- How your research is connected to your major goals and your future research interest
- A time line in chronological order of your research activities from start through completion.
BADM440 Qualitative Business Research Template 1
Type Your Title Here
Introduce the topics that you will cover in your paper here. Use 12-pt., Times New Roman, double space, and indent each paragraph throughout your assignment. Include a topic sentence, at least 2 qualifier sentences, and a transition, for a total of 4 sentences in paragraphs. Use APA in-text citations where your references are used. Do not change the document margins.
Purpose of Your Study
Research Question
State the one research question here.
Problem Statement
State the problem statement associated with your research question. A problem statement is usually one or two sentences to explain the problem your research proposal will address.
Reason for Methodology
Discuss why your topic is better suited for a qualitative study.
Methodology
Research Strategy
Discuss how you will explore the problem.
Sample Population
Discuss how you will decide who should participate in your proposed study and how you will recruit them.
Method for Conducting Interviews
Discuss how you will conduct the interviews.
Ethical Considerations
Discuss any biases that may exist and how to limit their impact on your research. Discuss the ethical considerations that must be addressed in your research (privacy, informed consent, etc.).
Conclusion
Value of Research
Discuss why your research project is valuable and how your research is connected to your major goals and your future research interest.
Research Timeline
Create a timeline in chronological order of your research activities from start through completion.
References
Lastname, F. (2003). Book title: Subtitle. Publisher Name.
Newspaper article without an author. (1993, July 15). The Washington Post, p. A12.
Wittkopf, B., & Shaw, M. E. (2003). Article title from the journal. Journal Name, 43(2), 18-22.
Johnson, R. (2020). The sky is blue. www.whereyoufoundthecitedarticle.com
