English-Based Debates & Critical Thinking Research Proposal
Budget: $30 – $250 USD
Write an academic research proposal from 6-8 pages (excluding reference) about this research title: English-Based Debates and Critical Thinking Skills development: A case study Among EFL Foundation Students in Higher Education in Oman
1. Introduction
1.1 Background to the study
1.2 Problem statement
1.3 Research objective(s)
1.4 Research questions/hypotheses
1.5 Significance of the study
2. Literature Review
2.1 Theoretical underpinning
2.2 Past studies
2.3 Critical discussion of the reviewed studies
3. Methodology
3.1 Research design
3.2 Data/Subjects/Participants
3.3 Sampling procedures
3.4 Tools/Instruments
3.5 Data collection procedures
3.6 Analytical procedures
3.7 Ethical considerations
4. References (APA 7th edition style)
Note: These are some guidelines:
1. Data will be collected followed a mixed-methods approach:
2. Quantitative method (to show the percentages of students’ perspectives on using debates and its effects on critical thinking)
3. Qualitative method (to give detailed analysis on how debates improve students’ critical thinking)
4. 1st year foundation college students (Beginner level)
5. Divid them into groups (experimental and control)
6. Data: Quantitative (questionnaire) + Qualitative (Debates critical thinking rubric)
7. Participants: 1st year foundation college students (Beginner level)
8. The study shows whether debates support critical thinking in foundation students.
9. The study helps teachers use debates more effectively in class.
10. The study adds to the limited research on debates in Oman.
1. Introduction
1.1 Background to the study
1.2 Problem statement
1.3 Research objective(s)
1.4 Research questions/hypotheses
1.5 Significance of the study
2. Literature Review
2.1 Theoretical underpinning
2.2 Past studies
2.3 Critical discussion of the reviewed studies
3. Methodology
3.1 Research design
3.2 Data/Subjects/Participants
3.3 Sampling procedures
3.4 Tools/Instruments
3.5 Data collection procedures
3.6 Analytical procedures
3.7 Ethical considerations
4. References (APA 7th edition style)
Note: These are some guidelines:
1. Data will be collected followed a mixed-methods approach:
2. Quantitative method (to show the percentages of students’ perspectives on using debates and its effects on critical thinking)
3. Qualitative method (to give detailed analysis on how debates improve students’ critical thinking)
4. 1st year foundation college students (Beginner level)
5. Divid them into groups (experimental and control)
6. Data: Quantitative (questionnaire) + Qualitative (Debates critical thinking rubric)
7. Participants: 1st year foundation college students (Beginner level)
8. The study shows whether debates support critical thinking in foundation students.
9. The study helps teachers use debates more effectively in class.
10. The study adds to the limited research on debates in Oman.