Study Strategies for Traditional and Non traditional Hypothesis – Study strategies for non-traditional students are more effective than traditional students’ study strategies.
1. An introduction that includes the area of the study; target population; perceived needs of the population; the research problem; rational for justifying
the problem: (1page)
2. The theoretical base that frames the study: (1-2 pages) (theories on how ppl study; ideas about)
3. The research questions/hypotheses: (1 page) –
4. A critical review of relevant literature: (1-2 pages)
5. A statement of the overall aims/objectives of the study: (1/2 page)
6. A description of the independent, dependent and mediating variables: (1/2 page)
7. Operational definitions of these variables: (1 page)
8. A description of the design/methodology of the study: (1-2 pages)
9. A description of the sample/sampling strategies, instrument and instrumentation; (1-2 pages)
10. Data collection procedures (1 page)
11. Data collection When possible):
12. Submit a written research plan that incorporates all weekly assignments not to accede 12 pages plus an annotated bibliography
