Assignment: Introduction to Research Proposals

For this Assignment, the case studies entitled “Social Work Research: Couple Counseling” Consider how you might select among the issues presented to formulate a research proposal.

Be sure to consult the outline in Chapter 14 the Yegidis et al. text for content suggestions for the sections of a research proposal. As you review existing research studies, notice how the authors identify a problem, focus the research question, and summarize relevant literature. These can provide you with a model for your research proposal.

Include all of the main sections of a Research report:

Title
Abstract
Introduction
Review of Literature
Statement of Research Questions and Hypotheses
Methodology
Findings
Discussion
Limitations
Recommendations for Future Research, Implications for Social Work
Conclusion
References and Appendices

Submit a 5- to 6-page research proposal 

· A Research Proposal stating both a research problem and a broad research question (may be either qualitative or quantitative). 

· Use a minimum of 8 of the most relevant literature resources to support the need for the study, define concepts, and define variables relevant to the question. 

· Include a literature review explaining what previous research has found in relation to your problem and question. 

o The literature review should also include a description of methods used by previous researchers. 

· Finally, be sure to explain how your proposed study addresses a gap in existing knowledge.

Proper English with no run-on sentences is an absolute requirement!