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Title of Your Paper Here
Your Name Here
Name of the Course Here
Name of Assignment Here
Capella University
Month, Year
[Enter Paper Title]
[Enter your revised literature review here]
Researchers theorize [enter theory or what research shows to
date and then cite at least one source]. The hypothesis for this
study will be [hypothesis]. The independent variable will be
[enter variable] as defined as [operational definition]. The
dependent variable will be [enter variable].
Methods
Sampling
I will use the [name of method] sampling method because [enter
reason for selecting this method] and will recruit my sample
from [list where participants will be found]. [If specific criteria
will be used, include “I will select participants based on [enter
criteria] because [enter reasons]”
Measures
If doing a study with the material for debunking myths (10% of

2. brain), use:
I will use a debunking myth fact sheet describing the myths and
then debunking them in a two-column format. In addition, I will
use a one-question test measuring the amount of misinformation
retained.
If doing a study with the material for retraction (bank robbery),
use:
I will have participants read an article with misinformation
and then an article with a retraction of the misinformation. In
addition, I will use a one-question test measuring the amount of
misinformation retained.
If using the false balance material (autism), use
I will provide participants with an article to read. In
addition, I will use a one-question to measure their belief.
[For all materials, discuss the strengths and weakness they
might have in terms of reliability and validity]
Procedures
The [name of design method] will be used for this study. This
design method [describe method—refer to the text book as
needed] [cite text book]. I will have [number] of groups.
If doing a pre-test, post-test control group design use:
I will use a pre-test, post-test, control group design. All
participants will be volunteers. The participants will complete a
demographic questionnaire to get information on [list
demographic characteristics].
I will randomly assign participants to a control group and an
experimental group. Upon assignment, I will give the
participants the [measurement for the DV] as a pretest. I will
administer the [IV]. The control group will get [something not
the IV]. The experimental group will get [the IV]. Lastly, I will
administer the [measurement of the DV] as a post-test.
If doing a post-test only, control group design use:
I will use a post-test only, control group design. All participants
will be volunteers. The participants will complete a
demographic questionnaire to get information on [list
demographic characteristics].

3. I will randomly assign participants to a control group and an
experimental group. I will administer the [IV]. The control
group will get [something not the IV]. The experimental group
will get [the IV]. Lastly, I will administer the [measurement of
the DV] as a post-test.
If doing a one-shot case study design, use:
I will use a one-shot case study design. All participants will be
volunteers. The participants will complete a demographic
questionnaire to get information on [list demographic
characteristics]. All participants will be in one group. The
participants will be exposed to the misinformation through the
[debunking myth pamphlet or the article with the retraction].
They will receive the [measurement of the DV].
If doing a static group comparison design, use:
I will use a static group comparison design. All participants will
be volunteers. The participants will complete a demographic
questionnaire to get information on [list demographic
characteristics].
I will give the participants the [measurement of DV] and assign
them to groups based on [criteria for those groups]. Group 1 be
[criteria] and Group 2 be [criteria]. I will administer the [IV].
Lastly, I will administer the [measurement of the DV] as a post-
test.
[Then, discuss any other variables that might affect your study
outcomes. Are there sociocultural variables that might have an
effect? Differences between individuals that might have an
effect? How can you control for these?]
References

4. 2/8/2021 Research Proposal Scoring Guide
https://courserooma.capella.edu/bbcswebdav/institution/PSYC-
FP/PSYC-
FP4600/200400/Scoring_Guides/a02_scoring_guide.html 1/1
Research Proposal Scoring Guide
CRITERIA NON-PERFORMANCE BASIC PROFICIENT
DISTINGUISHED
Revise content to
include instructor
feedback.
Does not
revise
content.
Partially
revises content
to include
instructor
feedback.
Revises content to
include instructor
feedback.
Creates new insights by revising
feedback to include instructor
feedback.

5. Describe the use of
a study method.
Does not
identify the
use of a study
method.
Identifies, but
does not
describe, the
use of a study
method.
Describes the use of
a study method.
Describes the use of a study method
that has a clear connection to the
resources and hypothesis.
Describe research
methods used.
Does not
identify
research
methods.
Identifies, but
does not
describe,
research
methods used.
Describes research

6. methods used.
Describes research methods that
have a clear connection to the
resources and hypothesis.
Identify key
research concepts
in a research
project.
Does not
identify key
research
concepts.
Identifies key
research
concepts, but
not all are
accurate.
Identifies key
research concepts in
a research project.
Accurately explains all key research
concepts needed for a research
project.
Design research
with respect to
controls for
variations in
behavior related to
individual and

7. sociocultural
differences.
Does not
design
research.
Designs
research, but
research lacks
respect to
controls for
variations in
behavior.
Designs research
with respect to
controls for variations
in behavior related to
individual and
sociocultural
differences.
Designs research with respect to
controls for variations in behavior
related to individual and sociocultural
differences that can influence
research outcomes. Research is
appropriate for the hypothesis.
Adopt measurement
strategies that
enhance reliability
and validity.
Does not

8. adopt
measurement
strategies.
Adopts
measurement
strategies, but
strategies do
not enhance
reliability or
validity.
Adopts measurement
strategies that
enhance reliability
and validity.
Adopts high-quality measurement
strategies that enhance reliability and
validity and have a clear connection to
the hypothesis.
Use APA-style
formatting, citations,
and references.
Does not use
APA-style
formatting.
Uses APA-
style
formatting with
significant
errors.

9. Uses APA-style
formatting, citations,
and references.
Uses error-free APA-style formatting,
citations, and references, including a
proper title page.