Anatomy of Research Project

Introduction and Review of Literature
- General background information that leads to area of research
- Explanation of prior research that leads to a gap of knowledge
Research Question(s)
- Specific question(s) that will be addressed
- Goals or purpose of research
Materials and Methodology
- Identification of required materials
- A clear plan and identification of scientific variables
- Explanations of procedural steps that will be utilized to address research question
- Collection of data
Results and Analysis
- Statistical analysis of collected data
- Display of results in tables and figures
Discussion and Application
- Explanation of the relationship between research question and results
Conclusion and Future Research
- Statement(s) made on the data presented
- Identify a direction for future research