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Homework: Research Project- Grant Proposal

Overview:

Imagine you have been allowed to compete for an educational grant (available funds ranging from $1,000 - $10,000) to conduct action research in your approved area of interest on which you received feedback in Module. Using a synthesis of the information you have gained in this course, write a grant proposal that meets the criteria listed below.

Your homework will describe, in detail, plans for a viable research-based project; however, you are not required to conduct research during this course. As a teacher-leader, middle-leader, or primary leader at the Ed.S. level, you are strongly encouraged to construct an homework that could be applied to an actual grant proposal now or in the future. The required sections of this project should align well with most grant proposal requirements, should you wish to apply.

Format:

I. Title page: State the title of the grant project, duration, amount requested, and your name

II. Introduction: Provide a general project overview by summarizing (one page or less) the problem/need, population/group/area of impact, activity/intervention, and hypothesis or intended outcome.

III. Needs Assessment: Document the current situation; describe strengths and the problem/need for this project, supported by data, either numerical (survey data, test scores, etc.) and/or anecdotal.

IV. Statement of Purpose: Clear statement of the project's significance (between 100-200 words).

V. Goals & Objectives (objectives may be statements or may be in the form of research questions): State overarching goals and clear, measurable objectives for the project; please use a bulleted format.

VI. Background & Rationale: Provide evidence for your proposed project through a synthesis of previous literature; at least 5 peer-reviewed, scholarly sources are required.

VII. Methods of Evaluation: State how each objective will be measured using specific quantitative or qualitative data collection measures, and state methods of data analysis for each; Use a table format.

VIII. Proposed Activities & Schedule: State how each of the project's main activities will be carried out on a weekly monthly basis, from project initiation to completion; Use a table format.

IX. Budget & Justification: List all materials/resources, the estimated cost of each, and a brief justification for each; use a 3-column table format.

X. Expected Outcomes: Summarize the anticipated conclusions of the project; should relate directly to goals/objectives.

XI. References: Include a full APA style reference list for each in-text citation used in the paper.

XII. Grammar & Punctuation: Use correct grammar and punctuation in accordance with APA 7th edition.