I.

Introduction
Paragraph 1: Identify and explain your theory. This first paragraph should include all of the
following information:
 Identify your area of investigation. Eg. This study will investigate the role of word
length on recall.
 Identify, describe, and explain the theory or model that underpins your area of
investigation. This should be a theory - and not an “effect” or “cognitive bias.” So,
in this case, the Working Memory Model. Remember - explain means “Why does
this happen?” So, using the WMM, why does Word Length Effect happen?
 Link the theory to the study you are going to do. How will we see this theory in
action in your study?
Paragraph 2: State the aim and why it is worth studying. Your aim should not be - to replicate
the original study. The aim should indicate what you hope to study and in what population.
After stating the aim, explain why this is worth studying. How would the potential findings of this
study be useful?

Paragraph 3: Operationalization of your variables. In this paragraph, you should clearly

describe your IV and your DV. Remember:
 Your independent variable should not be materials. A “list” is not an IV. You should
be explaining what the difference is between the two conditions.
 Your description of the dependent variable should indicate how it will be measured.
Be as specific as possible.
Insert your null hypothesis here

H:
0

Insert your research hypothesis here:

H:
1