The Introduction must include the following:

• Title Page (1 page separate from other pages)
• Table of Contents (pages as needed and separate from other pages)
• List of Tables, Figures and Appendices (pages as needed and separate from other pages)
• Introduction (pages as needed)
  • Problem Statement
  • Research Question(s)
  • Rationale (pages as needed)
  • Definitions (pages as needed)
  • Hypothesis (pages as needed)

Follow APA 6th ed., 7th printing requirements for all aspects of the paper paying close attention to citation, quotation, and reference formatting.

Literature Review is a critical evaluation of peer-reviewed articles, texts, and other sources relevant to your research. The paper must contain a minimum of eight (8) peer-reviewed references published within the past 5 years.  Prior to submitting your literature review, review the resources provided in Week 2’s content area.

Literature Review Content:

• Subject or issue overview (do not rewrite the introduction)
• Categorized or themed presentation of material supporting and refuting the subject or issue
• Critical review and comparison of each referenced work
• Conclusions based on the facts in the literature review

The Methodology paper is a research paper about your selected research method and process.  This paper must include the reasons and justification for approach, a minimum of five (5) peer-reviewed references, and follow the section outline below.

Method

• Research Design
  • Describe and define the anticipated research approach or strategy to be used and how this approach is appropriate for this research
• Participants
  • Describe the anticipated sample population (number, gender, age, socio-economics, etc.) including how you will obtain permission and consent
• Instrumentation
  • Describe any instruments you anticipate using to collect data. Sample Questions.
• Procedure
  • Provide the detail about how you anticipate conducting the research
• Data Processing and Analysis
  • Explain, in detail, how you anticipate processing and analyzing collected data
• Summary