Discussion
TOPIC: PSYCHOSOCIAL PERSONALITY DISORDER
To prepare for this discussion, read the instructor guidance and watch the videos Creating Your Research Proposal and How to Write a Research Proposal? 11 Things to Include in a Thesis Proposal. Your initial post should be 250 to 300 words. Utilize a minimum of two peer-reviewed sources that were published within the last 10 years and are documented in APA style, as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
The purpose of this discussion assignment is to familiarize you with the purpose and components of a research proposal, and to allow an opportunity for you to get some feedback on your ideas for the Final Paper.
In your initial post,
• Briefly describe the purpose of a research proposal and its components.
• Present your research question and/or hypothesis.
• Give some background information on the topic, including citing one or two previous related studies with their references.
• Name the research design you would like to use.
• Defend why you feel it is the most appropriate way to study your research question.
• Discuss potential ethical issues that might arise and what you would do to address them.
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.