Guidelines for First Draft (Research Class)

Hi everyone,

Here you will find information about the first draft for our Research Class

Due date: September 16 or 17 (depending on the class you are in)

Sections: Your paper should include the following sections

1. Introduction: This should a  of the problem you are studying (statement of the problem) and should also include your include your research question(s), 5 key words for your study and the goals of your project.  Please consider the feedback I gave you for the proposal.
2. Literature Review: This needs to be a solid text that reviews the main theoretical aspects of your study as they are found in the existing literature. This review should also reflect deep understanding and knowledge  and provide the reader with the theoretical framework in which your study needs to be understood. Please check the dropbox folder to find documents that will help you write your review. For this lit review you need to include at least 20 sources.  
3. Methodology: A very detailed description of the methodology of your study. In this section you need to describe your methodlogy in a very detailed manner and incorporate the terminology and concepts that we have discussed/will continue to discuss in class. This section should include a description of the participants and the sampling process, the data collection instruments and the procedure and a description of the pedagogical internvention that you are implemmenting if that's your case. 
4. A short description of the point your research study is at at that time. This should be an activity report (a bullet point list with short explanations is fine) telling me what you have done, what you haven't and what you will do with proper times and planning. 
5. Annexes: Final versions of consent forms, questionnaires, class materials (if applicable) and any other data collection tools thay you are using/will use. 
6. A list of references

Please remember that all papers should be written using APA style. This paper should, under no circumstance, be any loger than 10 pages without annexes. Longer papers will be penalized. You should turn in print as well as electronic versions of your paper, both on the due day. 

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask me in class or comment this blog entry. 

Raúl