Thesis Statement

This research will compare and contrast the negative and positive components of inclusion classes for special education programs.

Your Research Proposal must include an introduction containing an abstract of the study proposed, an abstract of the literature review that consists of 1-2 paragraphs with cited references from literature that supports the need for the study that is being proposed, and a 2-paragraph rationale for your study. You must state your research question in the introduction.

In the body of your proposal, you must explain the methods for your research. Describe your participants, the criteria used in the selection of your participants, the setting in which your investigation will occur, and the materials/equipment that will be used. Describe the response definition and data collection procedures, including relevant data forms. Operationally describe your procedures: general procedures, baseline/probe conditions, and independent variables. In general terms, describe the experimental design of your study. Describe the reliability assessment procedures, both dependent measure and procedural reliability.

You must end your Research Proposal with your conclusions and discussion. Provide a summary as it relates to your research question. Explain implications for future research/teaching.

Literature Review Section

Write a Literature Review paper on a topic within the field of exceptionality in education. You must use 15-20 scholarly sources (outside of course texts). The body of the review must be 10-15 pages long. Adhere to current APA formatting guidelines and the provided Writing Guide.