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Week 8 Assignment: Final Project Submission Guidelines (Expected Findings to Conclusion)
General Format:
Document Type: Microsoft Word
Font: Times New Roman, 12-point
Line Spacing: Double-spaced
Margins: 1 inch on all sides
Citation Style: APA 7th edition
Sections to Include: (2 pages,)
1. Findings Section
Expected Findings: Discuss the findings you anticipate based on your research questions and methods. This should logically align with your hypotheses and the data collected.
Contextual Analysis: Compare anticipated findings with existing data or predictions based on your literature review.
2. Discussion Section
Interpretation of Results: Analyze and interpret your anticipated results, relating them back to your initial hypotheses or research questions.
Comparison with Literature: Integrate a comparison with findings from your literature review to deepen the analysis.
3. Implications Section
Research Implications: Discuss how your findings extend the existing literature, considering the impact on practice, policy, or future scholarly inquiries.
Practical Implications: Evaluate how your research could affect real-world applications or policies in sport management.
4. Limitations and Future Research Section
Acknowledgment of Limitations: Clearly identify any potential limitations in your study, such as methodological constraints or biases.
Future Research: Propose areas for future research that could address these limitations or further explore the topic.
5. Conclusion Section
Summary: Provide a concise summary of the primary elements of your research, including your questions, methodology, and anticipated findings.
Significance: Highlight the significance of your work and its potential contributions to the field of sport management.
APA Style References:
Ensure all sources are cited according to the APA 7th edition guidelines.
Provide a comprehensive list of all references used throughout your research proposal.
Additional Notes:
Critical Analysis: Encourage critical analysis and synthesis of the information presented. Each section should reflect a deep understanding of the topic and the research process.
Use of Headers: Use headers for each section for better organization and clarity.
Supporting Evidence: Utilize sport management databases and other scholarly resources to support your assertions and methodological choices.
This structured approach will help guide you through developing a comprehensive and coherent final project submission that is well-researched and articulately presented. Ensure that your submission is thorough and addresses all aspects of the research process outlined in the instructions.