This document provides instructions for students to write the first part of a research paper over multiple assignments. It outlines the sections that should be included in the initial paper such as an introduction describing the topic, purpose, and problem statement. It also states that the paper should include a literature review summarizing previous research on the topic from assignment 1 and identify gaps, research questions, and a proposed theory. The paper must be 7-10 pages long and follow APA formatting guidelines. Feedback will be provided on each submission to help with further developing the full research paper.

1. If you have ever asked a question, wondered why something is
as it is, or tried to understand an event, you have engaged in
research. For this assignment, you will create the first part of
your research paper. You should use the headings below for the
sections of your paper.
You will craft the framework of your research using the articles
you collected and summarized from Assignment 1 and / or other
articles you found that relate to your research
topic. Assignments 2, 3, and 4 will all build on each other to
create one comprehensive research paper. Each time you submit
an assignment, your instructor will provide feedback that you
can use moving forward with the other parts of the research
paper.
Write a seven to ten (7-10) page paper in which you:
Introduction Section - Describe the:
Introduction to your topic.
Purpose of your research.
Problem statement.
Literature Review - Summarize the literature you collected
related to your topic. (This will mainly be from Assignment 2.)
Research Question - Identify the:
Gap(s) in the literature.
Research question or hypotheses of your topic.

2. Proposed theory for your research.
Include at least six (6) peer-reviewed articles related to your
topic.
Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:
Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size
12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references
must follow APA format. Check with your professor for any
additional instructions.
Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the
student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the
date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in
the required assignment page length.
The specific course learning outcomes associated with this
assignment are:
Determine the best research methodology for a given
educational research topic.
Conduct a literature review for a given research topic.
Describe ethical considerations in the research process.
Write an educational research proposal.
Interpret educational research results.