Research Proposal

1. Choose a topic of interest related to family communication

2. Write a paper that proposes a research study of the topic.

a. Review relevant literature

b. Propose a new research question or hypothesis c. Describe the proposed study

i. Sample

ii. Method of Data Collection (QUANY or QUAL)

iii. Method of Data Analysis

iv. References

3. Paper length: minimum of 10 pages and a maximum of 15.

4. Follows APA Publication Manual 7th ed. For a Professional Manuscript

5. Grading Criteria: Completeness, Clarity, Written Quality, Quality of Lit review, Quality of

RQ/H, Data Collection, and Data Analysis, Followed APA style