1. (Name of Observational Study)
Chelsie Hawkinson, Dre
Montalvo-Hamid, &
Anthony Zoccolillo
Texas A&M University –
Corpus Christi

2. Introduction
An introduction will introduce the assignment and give a definition of observational research as well as the purpose of observational research.

3. Research Question
The research question will indicate what question the researchers wanted answered by conducting their observational research.

4. Hypothesis
The hypothesis is what individual researchers would believe they would find after conducting their observational research.

5. Literature Review
The literature review will include information from secondary sources that relate to the research purpose and question in the observational study.

6. Methods
The methods section will indicate exactly how the researchers conducted their research including dates, times, locations, etc.

7. Observation Evidence
Please include a one-minute (or less) film clip of your observation. Please back-up your film to youtube. No excuses for technical difficulties will be accepted.

8. Results
You should provide several results slides and provide at least three graphs or charts that portray the data collected during your observational research.
Graphs should be labeled and easy for the audience to understand.

9. Limitations
Describe limitations of the study – This could include things like “only college students” or “bad location and time planning” etc.

10. Discussion
Based on the secondary research you conducted and your findings, what was the point of the study?
What were your major findings?
What conclusions can be made about your research?