1. The Research Project: Contents and Format
EDUC 5397 Dissemination of Classroom Action Research
Dr. Jerry Galloway
University of Texas Arlington
Developed by: Dr. A. Cavallo

2. Contents of the Research Project
Abstract
(Page i). Make less than a page in length, about 100 words.
Write 1-2 sentences for each chapter of the project.
Acknowledgements
(Page ii). (Optional)
Table of Contents
(Page iii). List page numbers for each section and subsection of the entire research project.

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Table of Tables
(Page iv). List each table number with its table caption. Indicate page number of each table shown in the project.
Table of Figures
(Page v). List each figure number with its figure caption. Indicate page number of each figure shown in the project.

4. Contents of the Research Project
Chapter 1. Introduction (Numbered as Page 1)
1. Statement of the Problem
Significance of the Study
Chapter 2. Literature
3. Review of the Literature
4. Summary and Conclusion of the Literature
5. Overall Purpose of the Study
6. Specific Research Questions or Purpose Statements
7. Hypotheses or Null Hypotheses (if quantitative)
8. Terminology (operational definitions of terms)

5. Contents of the Research Project
Chapter 3. Methods
1. Setting
2. Participants
3. Data Collection Techniques (e.g., tests, observations)
Procedures of the Study (Experimental Design)
Data Analysis (procedures to be used to make sense of data)

6. Contents of the Research Project
Chapter 4. Results
1. Research Question or Hypothesis 1
(Report of the data findings/observations, e.g. tables and figures with discussion)
2. Research Question or Hypothesis 2
3. Research Question or Hypothesis 3

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Chapter 5. Discussion
Discussion/Interpretation of Results
Discuss meaning of findings in order of the Research Questions/Hypotheses, as possible
2. Limitations of the Study
3. Implications of Research
4. Recommendations for Future Research
5. Summary Paragraph

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References (Use APA format here, and throughout the text of the project).
Appendices
(Examples:)
Appendix A. Copy of Survey
Appendix B. Scoring Procedures
Appendix C. Additional Analyses
Biographical Sketch. (Optional).
An outline or paragraph about you. A mini-resume.