31 Aug Mock Research Proposal
Assignment Instructions
You will be approaching this paper as if you were writing a research proposal, which are typically written to explain the purpose of your proposed research and steps needed when conducting research on your chosen topic. Think of the many theorists youve learned about this term and how they had to go about proposing a research project. Take a cue from them when completing this paper. Combine information gathered earlier in the course with the research you have conducted on the topic you chose in Week Three (Research Methods) for your final paper. Include a title page, introduction, body, conclusion, and reference page. Course text and peer reviewed articles should be used as resources and cited and referenced using APA standards. Your final paper should include the following:
- An introduction covering the topics which will be discussed within your paper ( pg).
- Chosen research topic, research question, its connection to lifespan development, and what is hoped to be learned (1-2pgs).
- Follow by sharing your choice in research method(s) and how it would be utilized within the study. (1-2pgs)
- Share research found on the chosen topic (1-2pgs)
- Follow up with a conclusion that rounds out the afore mentioned items covered in previous pages ( – 1pg).
Once you have selected your research topic:
- Share the topic you have selected for your final research paper. Make sure to make a connection between your chosen topic/research question and a specific stage in lifespan development.Why did you select this subject, and what do you hope to find?
Stress during pregnancy. The stage in life contains to age groups from fetal and mothers in early adulthood. I selected this subject because I hope to one day become a Women and Childrens NP. Before I do that, I will be working as a nurse in L&D or postpartum as my field of specialty and hope to learn more about this subject in order to help me give care to my patients.
- Share your research question that will guide the bodyof your
What is the effect of maternal stress during pregnancy on the cognitive development of children?
- Select the type of research method and designs you would utilize for your study: experimental, correlational, case study, observation, survey, and designs (i.e. longitudinal, cross-sectional, and cross sequential).
The research method that I believe that I will be conducting a case study and survey and interviews.
- Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of each of your choices for your study.
Some strengths I have in this topic is because I am a mother of four so I have some inside information to give. A weakness will be getting moms to trust me and give me honest information.
