HRPYC81
PROJECT 5
PROPOSAL GUIDE
2026
Perfect
Psych
Notes
Based on 2026 tutorial letters
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Contents
1. INSTRUCTIONS .............................................................................................................................. 2
2. Assessment criteria for THIRD ASSIGNMENT: ................................................................................ 7
3. THE BROAD TOPIC: PROJECT 3 - THE PSYCHOLOGY OF CONSPIRACY THEORY BELIEFS ................. 9
4. Basics of a research proposal:...................................................................................................... 12
4.1. What is a research proposal ................................................................................................. 12
4.2. What is a research problem? ................................................................................................ 12
5. Structure for your research proposal: ......................................................................................... 13
APA 7TH EDITION REFERENCING GUIDE ................................................................................................ 58
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1. INSTRUCTIONS
(Resource: HRPYC81/2026 tut letter CONSPIRACY THEORY BELIEFS)
This assignment counts 6.6% of your overall mark
RESEARCH PROJECT 5
THIRD ASSIGNMENT (ASSESSMENT NUMBER 19)
You are required to write a Research Proposal.
Key Elements:
❖ Revise your literature review based on feedback from the second assignment and adjust it
to the required structure of the third assignment.
❖ Do not simply copy and paste your Literature Review draft from the second to the third
assignment.
❖ Rather, follow the structure and instructions as outlined under “How to prepare, structure
and complete the assignments in HRPYC81?
❖ Derive at least two research hypotheses from your literature review.
Outline in detail how you will test your research hypotheses, including:
❖ The research method you will use.
❖ Participants you plan to approach for the study.
❖ Procedure for conducting the research, including how you will adhere to APA ethical
principles of psychological research.
❖ Measurements you will apply.
❖ Data Analysis you will apply.
Structure of the THIRD ASSIGNMENT
• Length: The proposal should not exceed ten (10) pages, excluding the title page, table of
contents, and references.
• This assignment will allow you to apply your knowledge from the literature review and
define your research plan.
• Make sure to incorporate the feedback from your second assignment to improve the quality
and adhere to the required structure of the literature review.
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• Cover page: (Module code: HRPYC81, research project number, assignment number, your
surname and student number)
• Page 2 – Table of contents
• Page 3 – proposal contents: 10 pages
• Second Last Page - References: List the references alphabetically that you used in your
assignment (see Tutorial Letter 103 under References). Ensure that all in-text references
are included and that you apply APA 7 edition standards when you report your references
(both in text and in the reference list).
Format and Layout Headings
• The four main headings are: Introduction, Literature Review, The Proposed Study, and
References
• Under Literature Review, use subheadings to distinguish between the three parts of your
literature review and research hypotheses.
• Under Proposed Study, use the subheadings Research Method, Participants, Procedure,
Measurements, and Data Analysis/Expected results.
• Under References, report all sources you used in developing your research proposal. List the
references you report alphabetically (see Tutorial Letter 103 under References or see the
Study Guide).
• Ensure that all in-text references are included and that you apply APA standards when you
report your references.
Font and Spacing
• Use Times New Roman, Size: 12,
• use a Line Spacing Multiple of 1.10 (at least),
• number the pages,
• and use indentation when starting a new paragraph.
• In APA style, indent the first line of every paragraph by 1.27 cm (0.5 inches) using the
paragraph format settings.
• Remember, we use indentation for the first line of each new paragraph by moving it slightly
to the right, indicating that a new idea or section is beginning.
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PROJECT 5
PROPOSAL GUIDE
2026
Perfect
Psych
Notes
Based on 2026 tutorial letters
Additional resources linked in document
Instrucitons broken down
Video lessons linked
Examples included
Referencing guide attached
, Property of Perfect Psych Notes
Illegal distribution/selling/use will be prosecuted
Contents
1. INSTRUCTIONS .............................................................................................................................. 2
2. Assessment criteria for THIRD ASSIGNMENT: ................................................................................ 7
3. THE BROAD TOPIC: PROJECT 3 - THE PSYCHOLOGY OF CONSPIRACY THEORY BELIEFS ................. 9
4. Basics of a research proposal:...................................................................................................... 12
4.1. What is a research proposal ................................................................................................. 12
4.2. What is a research problem? ................................................................................................ 12
5. Structure for your research proposal: ......................................................................................... 13
APA 7TH EDITION REFERENCING GUIDE ................................................................................................ 58
1|Page
, Property of Perfect Psych Notes
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1. INSTRUCTIONS
(Resource: HRPYC81/2026 tut letter CONSPIRACY THEORY BELIEFS)
This assignment counts 6.6% of your overall mark
RESEARCH PROJECT 5
THIRD ASSIGNMENT (ASSESSMENT NUMBER 19)
You are required to write a Research Proposal.
Key Elements:
❖ Revise your literature review based on feedback from the second assignment and adjust it
to the required structure of the third assignment.
❖ Do not simply copy and paste your Literature Review draft from the second to the third
assignment.
❖ Rather, follow the structure and instructions as outlined under “How to prepare, structure
and complete the assignments in HRPYC81?
❖ Derive at least two research hypotheses from your literature review.
Outline in detail how you will test your research hypotheses, including:
❖ The research method you will use.
❖ Participants you plan to approach for the study.
❖ Procedure for conducting the research, including how you will adhere to APA ethical
principles of psychological research.
❖ Measurements you will apply.
❖ Data Analysis you will apply.
Structure of the THIRD ASSIGNMENT
• Length: The proposal should not exceed ten (10) pages, excluding the title page, table of
contents, and references.
• This assignment will allow you to apply your knowledge from the literature review and
define your research plan.
• Make sure to incorporate the feedback from your second assignment to improve the quality
and adhere to the required structure of the literature review.
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• Cover page: (Module code: HRPYC81, research project number, assignment number, your
surname and student number)
• Page 2 – Table of contents
• Page 3 – proposal contents: 10 pages
• Second Last Page - References: List the references alphabetically that you used in your
assignment (see Tutorial Letter 103 under References). Ensure that all in-text references
are included and that you apply APA 7 edition standards when you report your references
(both in text and in the reference list).
Format and Layout Headings
• The four main headings are: Introduction, Literature Review, The Proposed Study, and
References
• Under Literature Review, use subheadings to distinguish between the three parts of your
literature review and research hypotheses.
• Under Proposed Study, use the subheadings Research Method, Participants, Procedure,
Measurements, and Data Analysis/Expected results.
• Under References, report all sources you used in developing your research proposal. List the
references you report alphabetically (see Tutorial Letter 103 under References or see the
Study Guide).
• Ensure that all in-text references are included and that you apply APA standards when you
report your references.
Font and Spacing
• Use Times New Roman, Size: 12,
• use a Line Spacing Multiple of 1.10 (at least),
• number the pages,
• and use indentation when starting a new paragraph.
• In APA style, indent the first line of every paragraph by 1.27 cm (0.5 inches) using the
paragraph format settings.
• Remember, we use indentation for the first line of each new paragraph by moving it slightly
to the right, indicating that a new idea or section is beginning.
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