NOTE: this research proposal is based on the topic of moral development in South African adolescents. You
are not obliged to use your topic from HRPYC81 according to TUT103 of HMPYC80 as well as an email
from lecturers:
- "MUST" I USE THE RESEARCH REPORT PROJECT IN HRPYC81 TO DEVELOP THE
PROPOSAL (ASSIGNMENT 07)?
No, this is optional. The instruction provided in Tutorial Letter 102 that you may perform your own
unique research still applies.
(The option to use the HRPYC81 projects is optional and not mandatory.)
If you use a topic of your own choice, please ensure that the research must fall squarely in the
domain of psychology!
- CAN I USE THE RESEARCH REPORT PROJECT IN HRPYC81 TO DEVELOP THE PROPOSAL
(ASSIGNMENT 07)?
Yes, as indicated on page 64 of Tutorial Letter 103: "You are permitted to use a topic from a
HRPYC81 project for this module."
-
Now begin your proposal:
Title: (Add your 10 to 14 word title of your research proposal. This title could be the one from
assignment 25) for example: Study assessing the relationship between adolescent moral
development and identity in a South African context.
Author: Add your student number here, do not put your name here as it will be anonymously peer reviewed
, NB
YOU HAVE TO WRITE THE FOLLOWING ENTIRELY IN YOUR OWN WORDS.
Reword all sentences, change sentence structures as well. You have to ensure that Uni sa does not flag
you for plagiarism and penalise you.
Abstract
Write a short introduction to your abstract of 2 to 3 sentences stating the importance of understanding and
studying moral development, such as (in your own words entirely): “Moral development is seen as one of
the key human developmental areas. Although moral growth takes place throughout the lifespan and ideally
culminates in a deep level of moral development and reasoning as a permanent personality characteristic,
it is especially during adolescence that moral development, or the lack thereof, is reflected in specific
values and ideals.”
(in your own words entirely): The development of moral judgment during adolescence is extremely
interesting and has been investigated by various theorists and researchers. Many factors also seem to
influence moral development.
1. Write the following bullet points into PARAGRAPH form in your own words AS PART OF
THE ABSTRACT:
- theoretical framework for study based on: the theories by Kohlberg and Piaget as these
two theories studied this same topic we are proposing to study.
- The proposed research study aims to assess identity of adolescents
- Kohlberg’s moral development stages is the basis for this assessment.
- In proposed study, methods proposed to assess moral identity development: i)
quantitative questionnaires with items about moral / identity development, and ii)
structured interviews on morality
- Proposed study will seek to distinguish the relationship – adolescent identity
development and moral development in SA context.
- Study will aim to determine effect of identity development has on moral development in
adolescence in SA context.
- Conclusion of proposed study could be significant in terms of having an impact on our
understanding of said topic (EXPAND THIS to how you think this study could benefit
human developmental sciences/ studies)
Keywords: choose some key words from the abstract to write defenitions on: eg.
moral development, Kohlberg’s moral stages, identity development
, DEFINITIONS
Moral development
(in your own words entirely): steady development of understanding of wrong and
right principles, conscious, ethical values, social attitudes , behaviours, actions
Identity development
(in your own words entirely): process where one develops an understanding of self in the
context of cultural demands and standards
Kohlberg’s stages of moral development
(in your own words entirely): a theory of adolescent moral development was suggested by
Kohlberg (1958) who conducted research on moral development.
RE-WRITE YOUR TITLE HERE
(in your own words entirely WRITE IN PARAGRAPH FORM):
- Moral development is deciding to do the correct and ethically sound thing, including the
development of moral
- Proposed study is titled " RE-WRITE YOUR TITLE HERE",to study the
influence identity development has on moral development in adolescence
in SA context.
- State why is this study necessary – like in final part of your abstract.
- Adolescence is where we come to experience mentally, physically and emotionally
different changes and lead to situations where moral decisions have to be made or
decided against.
Background
(in your own words entirely WRITE IN PARAGRAPH FORM):
- exploring adolescent moral development, there is the hope that we can
determine strength of moral decision-making skills.
- The proposed study may show the strength of this by discovering influences
on morality, for instance identity development among others.
are not obliged to use your topic from HRPYC81 according to TUT103 of HMPYC80 as well as an email
from lecturers:
- "MUST" I USE THE RESEARCH REPORT PROJECT IN HRPYC81 TO DEVELOP THE
PROPOSAL (ASSIGNMENT 07)?
No, this is optional. The instruction provided in Tutorial Letter 102 that you may perform your own
unique research still applies.
(The option to use the HRPYC81 projects is optional and not mandatory.)
If you use a topic of your own choice, please ensure that the research must fall squarely in the
domain of psychology!
- CAN I USE THE RESEARCH REPORT PROJECT IN HRPYC81 TO DEVELOP THE PROPOSAL
(ASSIGNMENT 07)?
Yes, as indicated on page 64 of Tutorial Letter 103: "You are permitted to use a topic from a
HRPYC81 project for this module."
-
Now begin your proposal:
Title: (Add your 10 to 14 word title of your research proposal. This title could be the one from
assignment 25) for example: Study assessing the relationship between adolescent moral
development and identity in a South African context.
Author: Add your student number here, do not put your name here as it will be anonymously peer reviewed
, NB
YOU HAVE TO WRITE THE FOLLOWING ENTIRELY IN YOUR OWN WORDS.
Reword all sentences, change sentence structures as well. You have to ensure that Uni sa does not flag
you for plagiarism and penalise you.
Abstract
Write a short introduction to your abstract of 2 to 3 sentences stating the importance of understanding and
studying moral development, such as (in your own words entirely): “Moral development is seen as one of
the key human developmental areas. Although moral growth takes place throughout the lifespan and ideally
culminates in a deep level of moral development and reasoning as a permanent personality characteristic,
it is especially during adolescence that moral development, or the lack thereof, is reflected in specific
values and ideals.”
(in your own words entirely): The development of moral judgment during adolescence is extremely
interesting and has been investigated by various theorists and researchers. Many factors also seem to
influence moral development.
1. Write the following bullet points into PARAGRAPH form in your own words AS PART OF
THE ABSTRACT:
- theoretical framework for study based on: the theories by Kohlberg and Piaget as these
two theories studied this same topic we are proposing to study.
- The proposed research study aims to assess identity of adolescents
- Kohlberg’s moral development stages is the basis for this assessment.
- In proposed study, methods proposed to assess moral identity development: i)
quantitative questionnaires with items about moral / identity development, and ii)
structured interviews on morality
- Proposed study will seek to distinguish the relationship – adolescent identity
development and moral development in SA context.
- Study will aim to determine effect of identity development has on moral development in
adolescence in SA context.
- Conclusion of proposed study could be significant in terms of having an impact on our
understanding of said topic (EXPAND THIS to how you think this study could benefit
human developmental sciences/ studies)
Keywords: choose some key words from the abstract to write defenitions on: eg.
moral development, Kohlberg’s moral stages, identity development
, DEFINITIONS
Moral development
(in your own words entirely): steady development of understanding of wrong and
right principles, conscious, ethical values, social attitudes , behaviours, actions
Identity development
(in your own words entirely): process where one develops an understanding of self in the
context of cultural demands and standards
Kohlberg’s stages of moral development
(in your own words entirely): a theory of adolescent moral development was suggested by
Kohlberg (1958) who conducted research on moral development.
RE-WRITE YOUR TITLE HERE
(in your own words entirely WRITE IN PARAGRAPH FORM):
- Moral development is deciding to do the correct and ethically sound thing, including the
development of moral
- Proposed study is titled " RE-WRITE YOUR TITLE HERE",to study the
influence identity development has on moral development in adolescence
in SA context.
- State why is this study necessary – like in final part of your abstract.
- Adolescence is where we come to experience mentally, physically and emotionally
different changes and lead to situations where moral decisions have to be made or
decided against.
Background
(in your own words entirely WRITE IN PARAGRAPH FORM):
- exploring adolescent moral development, there is the hope that we can
determine strength of moral decision-making skills.
- The proposed study may show the strength of this by discovering influences
on morality, for instance identity development among others.
