{"id":5427,"date":"2023-02-26T16:57:57","date_gmt":"2023-02-26T16:57:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.goodacademic.com\/blog\/questions\/provide-a-compelling-rationale-and-process-for-addressing-an-unanswered-problem-or-question-in-the-field-of\/"},"modified":"2023-02-26T16:57:57","modified_gmt":"2023-02-26T16:57:57","slug":"provide-a-compelling-rationale-and-process-for-addressing-an-unanswered-problem-or-question-in-the-field-of","status":"publish","type":"questions","link":"https:\/\/www.goodacademic.com\/blog\/questions\/provide-a-compelling-rationale-and-process-for-addressing-an-unanswered-problem-or-question-in-the-field-of\/","title":{"rendered":"provide a compelling rationale and process for addressing an unanswered problem or question in the field of &#8230;"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"col-sm-12 messageContent\">\n <b>Learning Goal: <\/b>I&#8217;m working on a nutrition project and need a sample draft to help me learn.<\/p>\n<h2>Final Project: The Research Proposal<\/h2>\n<p>Purpose: To provide a compelling rationale (Chapter 1) and process (Chapter 3) for addressing an unanswered problem or question in the field of nutrition and dietetics.<\/p>\n<p>Required Elements:<\/p>\n<p>Title Page<\/p>\n<p>Table of Contents (TOC)<\/p>\n<p>Chapter 1: Introduction<\/p>\n<p>Overview<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Narrative hook (broad focus)<\/li>\n<li>The research problem (narrowed focus)<\/li>\n<li>Studies that have addressed the problem<\/li>\n<li>Deficiencies in past literature<\/li>\n<li>The importance of the proposed research<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Purpose of study<\/p>\n<p>Research Aims and Hypotheses<\/p>\n<p>Definition of Terms (including the operational definitions of variables)<\/p>\n<p>Delimitations and Limitations<\/p>\n<p>Chapter 3: Methods<br \/>Participants and study design<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Describe subject selection and sample size determination process (<em>appendix?*<\/em>) (Inclusion\/exclusion criteria: age, gender, health status, activity status, medications, BMI, etc.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Recruitment strategy and randomization strategy<\/li>\n<li>State IRB approval and written consent will be obtained<\/li>\n<li>State research design (e.g., randomized controlled trial)<\/li>\n<li>Describe blinding, study duration, timing of measurements<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Describe the independent variable in detail: specific diet, specific supplement, exercise protocol, etc.<\/p>\n<p>Protocol procedures\/dependent variables<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Describe the study protocol in detail. Describe monitoring procedures, use of questionnaires etc.<\/li>\n<li>Flow chart for design (<em>appendix?*<\/em>)<\/li>\n<li>Laboratory analyses (<em>appendix?*<\/em>)<\/li>\n<li>Describe blood\/urine collection and processing (<em>appendix?*<\/em>)<\/li>\n<li>Reference procedures and provide some details<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Statistical analyses<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>State how data are presented (mean\u00c2\u00b1SD)<\/li>\n<li>Statistical tests and statistical program used (correlation or t-test)<\/li>\n<li>State level of probability (p&lt;0.05)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>*Note: 2 appendices required<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>OTHER IMPORTANT DETAILS<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Limit your submissions to 3500 or less words (1 point per 10 extra words will be deducted). You should be concise, yet thorough enough so that there is clarity throughout and that the reader can follow your writing.<\/li>\n<li>Cite ALL previous research and facts. Please use a standard style guide for citations &#8211; consistency in all formatting aspects (including citations) is required. The ASU formatting guidelines for theses and dissertations provide basic information and can be accessed here: <a href=\"https:\/\/graduate.asu.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/how-to-use-style-guide.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/graduate.asu.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/how-to-use-style-guide.pdf<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Rubric<\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"title\">NTR 500 Final Project Grading Rubric<\/span><\/p>\n<table class=\"rubric_table\">\n<caption><\/caption>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Criteria<\/th>\n<th>Ratings<\/th>\n<th>Pts<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><span class=\"outcome_sr_content\">This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome<\/span><span class=\"description description_title\">Rationale for Topic of Choice<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<table class=\"ratings\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"nobr toggle_for_hide_points \"><span class=\"points\">10<\/span> <span class=\"range_rating\">to &gt;<span class=\"min_points\">9.0<\/span><\/span> pts<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Meets\/Exceeds Expectations<\/p>\n<p>A clear rationale and description for topic of choice is provided.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td><span class=\"nobr toggle_for_hide_points \"><span class=\"points\">9<\/span> <span class=\"range_rating\">to &gt;<span class=\"min_points\">7.0<\/span><\/span> pts<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Nearly Meets Expectations<\/p>\n<p>Rationale is provided but description is lacking in detail.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td><span class=\"nobr toggle_for_hide_points \"><span class=\"points\">7<\/span> <span class=\"range_rating\">to &gt;<span class=\"min_points\">0<\/span><\/span> pts<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Does Not Meet Expectations<\/p>\n<p>Rationale is vague and minimally described.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span class=\"display_criterion_points\">10<\/span> pts<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><span class=\"outcome_sr_content\">This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome<\/span><span class=\"description description_title\">State of the Literature<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<table class=\"ratings\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"nobr toggle_for_hide_points \"><span class=\"points\">25<\/span> <span class=\"range_rating\">to &gt;<span class=\"min_points\">24.0<\/span><\/span> pts<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Meets\/Exceeds Expectations<\/p>\n<p>A detailed description and synthesis of the current state of the literature is provided and relevant references from Assignment 11 are included with citations.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td><span class=\"nobr toggle_for_hide_points \"><span class=\"points\">24<\/span> <span class=\"range_rating\">to &gt;<span class=\"min_points\">17.5<\/span><\/span> pts<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Nearly Meets Expectations<\/p>\n<p>A description and synthesis of the current state of the literature is provided, but is somewhat lacking in depth and might not include all relevant references from Assignment 11 with citations.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td><span class=\"nobr toggle_for_hide_points \"><span class=\"points\">17.5<\/span> <span class=\"range_rating\">to &gt;<span class=\"min_points\">0<\/span><\/span> pts<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Does Not Meet Expectations<\/p>\n<p>A vague or minimal description\/synthesis of the current state of the literature is provided; missing several relevant references from Assignment 11 with citations.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span class=\"display_criterion_points\">25<\/span> pts<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><span class=\"outcome_sr_content\">This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome<\/span><span class=\"description description_title\">Research Question and Hypothesis<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<table class=\"ratings\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"nobr toggle_for_hide_points \"><span class=\"points\">10<\/span> <span class=\"range_rating\">to &gt;<span class=\"min_points\">9.0<\/span><\/span> pts<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Meets\/Exceeds Expectations<\/p>\n<p>A clear research question (in PICO format) is provided, along with an appropriate hypothesis addressing the research question.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td><span class=\"nobr toggle_for_hide_points \"><span class=\"points\">9<\/span> <span class=\"range_rating\">to &gt;<span class=\"min_points\">7.0<\/span><\/span> pts<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Nearly Meets Expectations<\/p>\n<p>Research question is provided, but is not written in PICO format or some components of the research question are missing. A hypothesis is also provided but does not fully address the research question.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td><span class=\"nobr toggle_for_hide_points \"><span class=\"points\">7<\/span> <span class=\"range_rating\">to &gt;<span class=\"min_points\">0<\/span><\/span> pts<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Does Not Meet Expectations<\/p>\n<p>Research question and hypothesis are vague and\/or not included in the paper.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span class=\"display_criterion_points\">10<\/span> pts<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><span class=\"outcome_sr_content\">This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome<\/span><span class=\"description description_title\">Study Design<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<table class=\"ratings\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"nobr toggle_for_hide_points \"><span class=\"points\">10<\/span> <span class=\"range_rating\">to &gt;<span class=\"min_points\">9.0<\/span><\/span> pts<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Meets\/Exceeds Expectations<\/p>\n<p>A specific observational OR experimental study design is proposed.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td><span class=\"nobr toggle_for_hide_points \"><span class=\"points\">9<\/span> <span class=\"range_rating\">to &gt;<span class=\"min_points\">7.0<\/span><\/span> pts<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Nearly Meets Expectations<\/p>\n<p>An observational OR experimental study design is alluded to but not clearly stated in the paper.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td><span class=\"nobr toggle_for_hide_points \"><span class=\"points\">7<\/span> <span class=\"range_rating\">to &gt;<span class=\"min_points\">0<\/span><\/span> pts<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Does Not Meet Expectations<\/p>\n<p>Study design is vague or not indicated in the paper.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span class=\"display_criterion_points\">10<\/span> pts<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><span class=\"outcome_sr_content\">This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome<\/span><span class=\"description description_title\">Study Population<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<table class=\"ratings\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"nobr toggle_for_hide_points \"><span class=\"points\">15<\/span> <span class=\"range_rating\">to &gt;<span class=\"min_points\">14.0<\/span><\/span> pts<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Meets\/Exceeds Expectations<\/p>\n<p>A detailed description of the study population (including recruitment procedures, inclusion and exclusion criteria) is provided.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td><span class=\"nobr toggle_for_hide_points \"><span class=\"points\">14<\/span> <span class=\"range_rating\">to &gt;<span class=\"min_points\">10.5<\/span><\/span> pts<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Nearly Meets Expectations<\/p>\n<p>A description of the study population is provided, but may be lacking in detail on recruitment procedures, inclusion criteria, and\/or exclusion criteria.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td><span class=\"nobr toggle_for_hide_points \"><span class=\"points\">10.5<\/span> <span class=\"range_rating\">to &gt;<span class=\"min_points\">0<\/span><\/span> pts<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Does Not Meet Expectations<\/p>\n<p>Description of the study population is vague and does not address recruitment procedures, inclusion criteria, and\/or exclusion criteria.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span class=\"display_criterion_points\">15<\/span> pts<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><span class=\"outcome_sr_content\">This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome<\/span><span class=\"description description_title\">Study Protocol<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<table class=\"ratings\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"nobr toggle_for_hide_points \"><span class=\"points\">25<\/span> <span class=\"range_rating\">to &gt;<span class=\"min_points\">24.0<\/span><\/span> pts<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Meets\/Exceeds Expectations<\/p>\n<p>A detailed description of the study protocol (including data collection methods) is provided. For experimental studies, the intervention methodology is clearly described.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td><span class=\"nobr toggle_for_hide_points \"><span class=\"points\">24<\/span> <span class=\"range_rating\">to &gt;<span class=\"min_points\">17.5<\/span><\/span> pts<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Nearly Meets Expectations<\/p>\n<p>A description of the study protocol is provided, but may be missing some key details on data collection methods or other procedures. For experimental studies, the description of the intervention methodology is somewhat lacking in detail.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td><span class=\"nobr toggle_for_hide_points \"><span class=\"points\">17.5<\/span> <span class=\"range_rating\">to &gt;<span class=\"min_points\">0<\/span><\/span> pts<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Does Not Meet Expectations<\/p>\n<p>Study protocol is vague and does not address data collection methods or other procedures. For experimental studies, the intervention methodology is vague with minimal description.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span class=\"display_criterion_points\">25<\/span> pts<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><span class=\"outcome_sr_content\">This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome<\/span><span class=\"description description_title\">Study Measurements<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<table class=\"ratings\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"nobr toggle_for_hide_points \"><span class=\"points\">15<\/span> <span class=\"range_rating\">to &gt;<span class=\"min_points\">14.0<\/span><\/span> pts<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Meets\/Exceeds Expectations<\/p>\n<p>Study measurements are clearly described with a timeline of when measurements are taken.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td><span class=\"nobr toggle_for_hide_points \"><span class=\"points\">14<\/span> <span class=\"range_rating\">to &gt;<span class=\"min_points\">10.5<\/span><\/span> pts<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Nearly Meets Expectations<\/p>\n<p>Study measurements are described but lacking in detail and\/or the timeline might not be fully described.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td><span class=\"nobr toggle_for_hide_points \"><span class=\"points\">10.5<\/span> <span class=\"range_rating\">to &gt;<span class=\"min_points\">0<\/span><\/span> pts<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Does Not Meet Expectations<\/p>\n<p>Study measurements\/timeline for taking measurements is vague or not included.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span class=\"display_criterion_points\">15<\/span> pts<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><span class=\"outcome_sr_content\">This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome<\/span><span class=\"description description_title\">Study Variables<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<table class=\"ratings\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"nobr toggle_for_hide_points \"><span class=\"points\">15<\/span> <span class=\"range_rating\">to &gt;<span class=\"min_points\">14.0<\/span><\/span> pts<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Meets\/Exceeds Expectations<\/p>\n<p>The independent, dependent, and confounding variables are correctly identified.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td><span class=\"nobr toggle_for_hide_points \"><span class=\"points\">14<\/span> <span class=\"range_rating\">to &gt;<span class=\"min_points\">10.5<\/span><\/span> pts<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Nearly Meets Expectations<\/p>\n<p>Some of the variables (independent, dependent, and confounding) are incorrectly identified.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td><span class=\"nobr toggle_for_hide_points \"><span class=\"points\">10.5<\/span> <span class=\"range_rating\">to &gt;<span class=\"min_points\">0<\/span><\/span> pts<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Does Not Meet Expectations<\/p>\n<p>Several variables (independent, dependent, and confounding) are incorrectly identified (or not identified at all).<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span class=\"display_criterion_points\">15<\/span> pts<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><span class=\"outcome_sr_content\">This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome<\/span><span class=\"description description_title\">Strengths and Weaknesses of Study Design<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<table class=\"ratings\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"nobr toggle_for_hide_points \"><span class=\"points\">15<\/span> <span class=\"range_rating\">to &gt;<span class=\"min_points\">14.0<\/span><\/span> pts<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Meets\/Exceeds Expectations<\/p>\n<p>A detailed description of the strengths and weakness of the chosen study design is provided.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td><span class=\"nobr toggle_for_hide_points \"><span class=\"points\">14<\/span> <span class=\"range_rating\">to &gt;<span class=\"min_points\">10.5<\/span><\/span> pts<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Nearly Meets Expectations<\/p>\n<p>Strengths and weaknesses of the chosen study design are mentioned, but the description is lacking in detail.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td><span class=\"nobr toggle_for_hide_points \"><span class=\"points\">10.5<\/span> <span class=\"range_rating\">to &gt;<span class=\"min_points\">0<\/span><\/span> pts<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Does Not Meet Expectations<\/p>\n<p>Strengths and weaknesses of the chosen study design either vague, minimally described, or missing from the paper.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span class=\"display_criterion_points\">15<\/span> pts<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><span class=\"outcome_sr_content\">This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome<\/span><span class=\"description description_title\">Conclusion<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<table class=\"ratings\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"nobr toggle_for_hide_points \"><span class=\"points\">10<\/span> <span class=\"range_rating\">to &gt;<span class=\"min_points\">9.0<\/span><\/span> pts<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Meets\/Exceeds Expectations<\/p>\n<p>A brief conclusion or summary tying the paper together is provided and flows logically from the rest of the paper.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td><span class=\"nobr toggle_for_hide_points \"><span class=\"points\">9<\/span> <span class=\"range_rating\">to &gt;<span class=\"min_points\">7.0<\/span><\/span> pts<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Nearly Meets Expectations<\/p>\n<p>A brief conclusion or summary tying the paper together is provided, but may be abrupt or not flow logically from the rest of the paper.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td><span class=\"nobr toggle_for_hide_points \"><span class=\"points\">7<\/span> <span class=\"range_rating\">to &gt;<span class=\"min_points\">0<\/span><\/span> pts<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Does Not Meet Expectations<\/p>\n<p>Conclusion or summary is vague, does not flow logically from the rest of the paper, or may be missing from the paper.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span class=\"display_criterion_points\">10<\/span> pts<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"4\">\n<p>Total Points: <span 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