Research Proposal Presentation Template KHS 220 – Research Methods
Introduction (1-2 slides) Provide background information Brief review of literature (cite sources) Identify the research problem/question
Purpose (1 slide) Describe the purpose of your proposed study and the research hypothesis (what you expect to find)
Methods – Participants (1 slide) Describe the characteristics of the participants (how many, ages, skill level, health status, sex, etc.)
Methods – Variables (1-2 slides) Provide specific descriptions of your independent/predictor and dependent/outcome variables and explain how they will be measured
Methods – Procedures (1-3 slides) Describe the study design and explain how data will be collected How long will the study last? Experimental or observational? Measuring relationships or comparing groups?
Significance (1-2 slides) Explain why the study is important and how the information will benefit the population, field, etc. Consider how your study would add to the knowledge base
References (1 slide) Provide a full reference page at the end using APA format Provide in-text citations (authors, year) in the slides when necessary