INTRODUCTION

Para 1

Write a definition of your dependent variable here. Write relations of other relevant variables
with your dependent variable here.

Para 2

Write your problem statement here.

Para 3

Write importance of your problem. Focus on what will happen if your problem is not solved.

Para 4

Write how do you plan to solve your problem in this study.

Para 5

Write the name and relevant propositions of the theory which you will use to develop a solution.
 LITERATURE REVIEW

Independent variable and dependent variable

Para 1

Define your independent variable. Relate your independent variable with your problem
statement. Write why you selected this independent variable.

Para 2

Compare and write your independent and dependent variables with two constructs of the theory.
Write propositions of the theory that link two constructs.

Para 3

Write your own logical arguments about relation between independent and dependent variable.

Para 4

Write past findings about relation between independent and dependent variables.

Hypothesis 1: Independent variable is _________ related with dependent variable.

Independent variable and mediator variable

Para 1

Define your mediator variable. Write why you selected this mediator variable. Relate your
independent variable with your mediator variable.

Para 2

Compare and write your independent and mediator variables with two constructs of the theory.
Write propositions of the theory that link two constructs.

Para 3

Write your own logical arguments about relation between independent and mediator variables.

Para 4

Write past findings about relation between independent and dependent variable.

Hypothesis 2: Independent variable is _________ related with dependent variable.

Mediator variable and dependent variable

Para 1

Relate your mediator variable with your problem statement.

Para 2

Compare and write your mediator and dependent variables with two constructs of the theory.
Write propositions of the theory that link two constructs.

Para 3

Write your own logical arguments about relation between mediator and dependent variable.

Para 4

Write past findings about relation between mediator and dependent variables.

Hypothesis 3: Mediator variable is _________ related with dependent variable.

Moderator variable and dependent variable / mediator variable

Para 1

Define your moderator variable. Explain why you selected this moderator. Relate your moderator
variable with your problem statement and mediating or dependent variable.

Para 2

Compare and your moderator variable with a moderator construct of the theory. Write
propositions of the theory that explains relation of moderator constructs with other constructs.

Para 3

Write your own logical arguments about relation between moderator and dependent variable.

Write your own logical arguments about relation between moderator and mediator variable.

Para 4

Write past findings about relation between moderator and dependent variables.

Write past findings about relation between moderator and mediator variables.

Hypothesis 3: Moderator variable strengthens (or weakens) _________ the relation of

independent variable with dependent variable. Or
Moderator variable strengthens (or weakens) _________ the relation of independent variable
with mediator variable. or

Moderator variable strengthens (or weakens) _________ the relation of mediator variable with
dependent variable.
METHODS
RESULTS
DISCUSSION
REFERENCES
 APPENDIX

Write statements of your measures for each variable here.

Dependent variable

Independent variable

Moderating variable

Mediating variable

Control variable