Synopsis

TITLE OF Project

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Student ID

Student Name

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DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY,
VIRTUAL UNIVERSITY OF PAKISTAN

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Chapter I

Introduction

In this part, a brief and comprehensive introduction to the topic under study is given.

It includes:

Background of the Project

Describe briefly the background i.e. the impact and implication of the topic on the

environment (the specific set up in which you are studying the issue).It should be well

elaborated. It is advised to include current facts and figures in background. You can also

explain it in context with the work already done on the topic. It should provide all the

necessary initial information so that the reader can better understand the situation under study.

1.1. Variable 1 (i.e. Optimism)

(Introduce your variable in detail; you can add theories/types etc.)

1.2 Variable II (Life Satisfaction)

(Introduce your variable in detail; you can add theories/types etc.)

1.3 (if more than two variables)

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Chapter II

Literature Review

Write down findings of previous researches done in your area of study.

2.1 Rationale of the Study

(The rationale of your research is the reason for conducting the study. The rationale

should answer the need for conducting the said research. It is a very important part of your

publication as it justifies the significance and novelty of the study. That is why it is also referred

to as the justification of the study)

2.2 Objectives of the Study

 To find out relationship between xxxxx (mention variable name) and xxxxxx.

 To see gender differences in xxxxxx and xxxxxxx.

2.3 Hypotheses

HI. There is likely to be a relationship between xxxxxx and xxxxxx.

HII.

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Chapter III

Method

3.1 Nature of Research

In this section you will highlight whether your research will be qualitative or quantitative.

i.e. The present research will be qualitative in nature.

3.2 Research Design

In this section you will mention the research design you will use to carry out your

research i.e. the cross-sectional research with correlational research design will be used as it is

trying to explore whether there is an association between variables, rather than a direct causal

effect.

3.3 Research/Sampling Strategy

In this section you will mention sampling technique as per your research i.e. probability

or non-probability i.e. Non-probability convenience/purposive sampling will be used.

3.4 Sample

In this section you will provide detail description of the sample of you study (i.e. their age

range, gender, number of sample selected or other characteristics etc.)

Inclusion / Exclusion Criteria (it will vary according to your research)

 i.e. only single parent children will be included

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3.5 Assessment Measures

3.5.1 Demographic Information Questions

I.e. Participant age, gender, qualification, family system, job experience,

nature of job will be asked (demographic will vary according to your research)

3.5.2. Scale I Title i.e. Life Orientation Scale (Scheier, Carver & Bridges, 1994)

In this section you will mention the scale which you will used to measure a

particular variable, name of the author and year will also be provided. No. of items

included in the scale or detail of subscales (if any). Rating/Likert scale of the

questionnaire/scale and reliability of the scale etc

3.5.2. Scale II Title

In this section you will mention the scale which you used to measure a

particular variable, name of the author and year. No. of items included in the scale or

detail of subscales (if any). Rating scale of the questionnaire and reliability of the scale

etc

3.6 Procedure

In this section you will explain the detail procedure of carrying out your

research i.e. how did you approach you sample, setting of data collection, average time

to fill the questionnaires, showing gratitude to your participants etc.

3.7 Ethical Considerations

In this section you will mention the ethical consideration you followed

during your project. Write in bullets i.e.

 Formal permission will be obtained from the authors of the scale (s).

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  Informed consent will be taken from participants.

3.8 Proposed Analysis/Analyses

In this section you will provide the analysis/analyses you will perform to assess your

hypotheses. For example:

Pearson product moment correlation will be to investigate the relationship between xxxxx and

xxxxxx.

Independent sample T-test will be used to explore gender differences.

Multiple linear regression analysis will be used to find out predicting role xxxxx, xxxxx and

xxxxxx.

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 References

(Must be according to APA 6th Edition)

Reference of article as per APA

Amy, L. A., Peterson, C., Tice, T. N., Bolling, T. F., & Koenig, H. G. (2004). Faith-

based and secular pathways to hope and optimism sub constructs in middle-aged

and older cardiac patients. Journal of Health Psychology, 9(3), 435-45

Reference of book as per APA

Jackson, L. M. (2019). The psychology of prejudice: From attitudes to social action (2nd

ed.). American Psychological Association

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 Appendix A

(Scale I Title)

(With all items)

Sr. Items Strongly Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly

No agree disagree
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 Appendix B

(Scale II name)

Sr. Items Strongly Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly

No agree disagree
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