SCIENCE RESEARCH
PROPOSAL
2015-2016
NAME
TITLE
(5 pts)
PROBLEM
(question)
(5 pts)
PURPOSE (5 pts)
(The goal/purpose of this experiment is to…)
This should be a few sentences long.
INDEPENDENT VARIABLE
(5 pts)
DEPENDENT VARIABLE (5 pts)
(be specific: what are you measuring, how, units)
CONTROL GROUP
CONSTANTS
MATERIALS
(5 pts)
(5 pts)
(5 pts)
SIGNIFICANCE/REAL WORLD APPLICATION (10 pts)
An explanation of the significance of a study may should include how your research benefits or impacts
others in part or whole. Discuss what specific people/groups of people/the world might benefit from your
research. Show how this project is significant to developing a body of knowledge.
This should be a few sentences long.
Times New Roman, 12 point font (5 pts)
Spelling/Grammar (5pts)
TOTAL POINTS: 60
Use this template when putting together your proposal.
Be as specific as possible.
Your proposal may change as you research more about your project. Update it throughout the year. You will need it
for your portfolio at the end of the year!
This will be graded.