Guidelines for the MA Project
(compare with the
MA Thesis)
1. Introduction: Project Goals
- State the goals of your project.
- Outline the project
- Provide rationale for your project.
2. Literature Review
- Cite the literature related to your project
- Restate the goal of your project in light of the what has and has not been done
- State the unique contributions of your project
3. Methodology
- Describe how you will develop your project.
- Describe all materials and procedures.
- Discuss project design characteristics
4-? Finished Product
- Give a written explanation of the project
- Include the entire project (This is the heart of the project)
- Include annotated screen captures of all computer related material
Summary & Discussion
- Concise summary
- Evaluate hypothesis in light of analysis
- Revised Hypothesis or Conclusion
- Discussion of what needs to be done next.
Bibliography
References
A list of all works cited in your proposal using APA format.
Keep in mind the following: Use APA style and eliminate all errors (i.e.,
spelling, grammar, etc.); a good proposal provides the necessary information
to the reader without excess; however, all relevant information is included
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