Paper must include:
Title page (1 page)
Abstract (1 page; 150-250 words)
Introduction/Lit review (4+ pages, 12+ peer-reviewed empirical psychology sources)
What’s the issue? Why this issue? What makes it important?
Hypothesis?
Detailed, synthesized literature review that provides backing and logic for study. Should include lots of citations!
Method (2-4 pages) –
Participants
Procedure/ Design
Manipulation (if applicable)
Measures
Minimum 2 IVs and 2 DVs
Anticipated Results (1-3 pages) –
Restatement of hypothesis
Statistical testing you plan to do to answer each hypothesis
Brief description of how you think the results will turn out
Anticipated Discussion (3-4 pages)
Summary of findings
Connection to other literature
Implications
Limitations
Future directions
Conclusion: One paragraph description of what was found and why it is important
References
8. Appendix if necessary