1. Develop a research question. Research questions should be able to be answered using a scientific method
2. Do a literature review
3. Develop a hypothesis. Should be theory based or data driven.
4. Design the study
5. Conduct the study
6. Analyze the data
7. Report the results

Includes five main parts/topics:

1. Background
2. Aim
3. Method
4. Results
5. Conclusion

Often written last between 120 – 150 words. A structured abstract has more information and should be no less than 150 words.

1. Phenomenon – the problem you are looking to solve
2. Focus – the variables or factors you are interested in
3. Theory – the theory/concept that can solve the problem
4. Identify a Gap – What is the gap in research this study solves (the value of the research).

The research question helps in forming one sentence that can describe your research.

Research Question Template