Title of your Proposal
Your Name
School of Psychological Sciences, Monash University
PSY1022: Psychology 1B
Your Tutors Name
Day Month, Year
Word Count: XXXX
Abstract
Your abstract text goes here. Abstract must be a single paragraph, flushed left and between 150-200 words. This word limit should be strictly adhered to. If you are over the limit for this section or the total report you will receive a 5% word count penalty.
Title of your Proposal again
Your introduction section should not be titled with the word introduction, but instead with the title of your proposal again. While there is no strict word limit for the introduction it is suggested that you aim for around 800 words.
Further paragraphs would go here.
Method
Participants
This is where the participant section details would go. The first line of the section should be indented (like shown) and the rest should be flushed left.
Design
This is where the design section details would go. The first line of the section should be indented (like shown) and the rest should be flushed left.
Materials
This is where the material section details would go. The first line of the section should be indented (like shown) and the rest should be flushed left.
Procedure
This is where the procedure section details would go. The first line of the section should be indented (like shown) and the rest should be flushed left.
Expected Outcomes and Implications
Expected Outcomes and Implications section should start here on a new page. The first line of the section should be indented (like shown) and the rest should be flushed left.
The start of a new paragraph would once again be indented.
References
This is where you will provide your reference list in APA 7th format. You can find information on how to do this on Moodle or by following this link. APA referencing requires a hanging indent (as shown here, where it is indented in from the second line of each reference).
You would then have a second reference start here on this next line. There should be no gaps in between each reference. The next reference should just start on the line directly below.
This would be a third reference. You should have at least 7 total. Example reference is provided below.
Watson, L. A., Phillips, A. J. K., Hosken, I. T., McGlashan, E. M., Anderson, C., Lack, L. C., Lockley, S. W., Rajaratnam, S. M. W., & Cain, S. W. (2018). Increased sensitivity of the circadian system to light in delayed sleep-wake phase disorder. The Journal of Physiology, 596(24), 6249-6261. https://doi.org/10.1113/JP275917
Marking Criteria
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| Criteria | % | Description | Mark |
| Title and Title Page Length of title should be 100 characters (12 words) including spaces or less (strict limit) | 2.5 | Clear and succinct title that reflects the main topic and relationship between the variables in the proposed study. Title includes the independent and dependent variables (or predictor and criterion variables). Title page should also include: your name, unit name and code, due date, your allocated consultation, and your word count. | |
| Abstract Approximate length: 150 words, should not exceed 200 words (strict maximum) | 7.5 | Summary of each of the main sections of the proposal. States the main background, aim and hypothesis of the proposed study. Mentions the proposed participants and an overview of what they would be asked to do (e.g., any measures you would request them to complete). Includes the practical or theoretical implications of the study assuming that the hypothesis is supported. | |
| Introduction Approximate length: 900 words Aim and hypotheses should be written in future tense. | 35 | Provides a brief critical review of relevant research on the topic (around five references) including a theoretical explanation for the research question, and a clear rationale for the proposed study. The Introduction closes with the aim of the study, and a clearly operationalized hypothesis. | |
| Method Approximate Length: 600 words Written in future tense. | 25 | The Method clearly and concisely describes the proposed Participants, Design, Materials and Procedure, and should pay attention to the ethical standards required of research performed at Monash University. | |
| Expected Outcomes and Implications Approximate Length: 800 words | 20 | Clearly and concisely summarises what the expected results are regarding the hypothesis. With reference to previous literature, the two possible study outcomes (i.e., hypothesis supported/hypothesis not supported) should be interpreted with regard to both theoretical and methodological explanations; key limitations should be raised, and future research recommended. This section should close with a statement about the broader implications of the study. | |
| APA Referencing, APA Formatting and General Presentation | 10 | Reference list and document structure and format adheres to APA 7th format (e.g., headings, spacing, margins, page numbering etc.). Writing is clear, concise, easy to read and understand. Proper spelling and grammar is used. Minimum of 7 total sources. | |
| Penalties | -5% for over 2500 words or over 200 words in the abstract section of the proposal |
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