A field project allows the student to investigate an educational issue or implement a strategy that has meaning within the student’s local educational context. The student uses a research-informed approach for decision-making, program development, or evaluation. There are many ways this project can be created and implemented, so consultation with the advisor is recommended before proceeding.
A field project proposal will be a five- to seven-page paper that will communicate your plans to the advisor and committee members. The following outline may guide the proposal:
I. INTRODUCTION
- Identify the issue
- Explain the importance of the project
- State the project purpose or goal
II. LITERATURE REVIEW
- A reporting of the literature that frames the issues and suggests possible research designs or solutions
III. DESIGN
- Describe the procedure you will use to investigate the problem, make a decision, develop your program, or implement the solution
- Describe the subjects or participants
- Outline a plan to assess the effectiveness of your project
IV. REFERENCES
V. APPENDICES
