Process:

To successfully complete the task at hand, here is a recommended pathway:

Read the Introduction, Task, and Process in its entirety.
Survey the Learning Topics and recommended web resources (see the left block).
Determine a void or ambiguous topic in drug addiction and abuse
Further research the topic in #3 with scholarly articles
Compose your research proposal with attention to the outline and references.
Consult the evaluation rubric.

Scholarly Article Indices:

There a few methods to accessing articles published in academic journals:

Consult your school's library for electronic access.
Consult open-access journals for free, full-text articles (see the Directory of Open Access Journals).
Visit PubMed from the US National Library of Medicine for a comprehensive abstract database and some have full-text articles online.

If you are unfamiliar with the difference between popular and scientific articles, please consult a comparison article by Weber State University.

Outline

In general, your proposal should consist of the following outline:

Abstract

Introduction

Background
Purpose of Study (Rationale)
Hypothesis (Expectations)

Method

Subjects
Measures/Apparatus
Procedure
Data Analysis

Results/Discussion (Though you won't have results, please identify findings that would support your hypothesis, any limitations you anticipate, and areas for further validation or research)

Appendices

References (see below)

Please review How to Write a Scholarly Research Report in Practical Assessment, Research, & Evaluation by Lawrence M. Rudner and William D. Schafer.

References

You are required to follow either the American Psychological Association (APA) Style Guide - 5th Edition or the American Medical Association Manual of Style - 9th Edition.

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