What still needs to be further studied/answered regarding this problem/topic? What might be gained/what is the overall benefit/potential impacts that would result from study on this topic?

Introduction Outline & Sources

Identify the Research Problem: Brief description of the problem/topic.

Overview of the problem/topic, who does it impact, what are the overall implications
Important/notable statistics to support/indicate the significance of this topic:
Briefly mention what still needs to be addressed :
Definition/Explanation of Terms: Explain the scientific explanation/definitions of the problem. For example, if your topic is a disease, describe what causes it, how/why it develops, symptoms, disease progress, and anything beyond the definition that is necessary.

Population: Describe the population affected by the topic.
What population(s) is affected?

What implications does this have on the population?

Current Standards and Potential Changes:
Describe how is this problem/topic currently dealt with/treated/managed:

Introduce/explain the second variable that should be correlated OR implemented (depending on the type of study you are conducting :

Recent Key Studies: Provide a general overview of two recent key studies relevant to your topic. Briefly state what they studied and what they found .
Study 1:

Study 2:

Conclusion:
Recap of the problem/topic:

What still needs to be further studied/answered regarding this problem/topic?

What might be gained/what is the overall benefit/potential impacts that would result from study on this topic?

Provide a list of 8-10 potential sources that you have identified for your topic/research proposal. This should include at least 2-3 primary sources. review the primary vs. secondary sources guide, and the ‘quick tips for searching in PubMed’.
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