Research Information

Research Paper Frequently Asked Questions

Research Project Deadlines
Research project deadlines are related to graduation deadlines. In general, research papers are due in the Graduate School at 4:00 p.m. the final day of class for the term in which you wish to graduate. For specifics go to "Graduation Deadlines" and select the semester you intend to graduate.

Research Packet [PDF] Also known as the "Pink Packet"
This document contains information about writing, registering for, formatting and submitting your research paper. You'll also find information about human subjects training, statistical support services available for graduate research, research expectations, as well as forms and samples related to the research paper.

Student Research Fund Grant
Some funds area available to support your research; on this site you'll find guidelines, an application and forms.

Find a Research Adviser
Use this searchable database to locate an adviser with interests similar to yours.

Graduate Faculty and Graduate Research Section Numbers [PDF]
In order to register for your research paper, you'll need your graduate faculty research adviser's section number. Graduate faculty members and their section numbers are listed here.

Research Services: Institutional Review Board (IRB)
Protection of Human Subjects training is a requirement of all students conducting research on campus. Here you'll find information about the training, Institutional Review Board (IRB) Processes and Forms.

Qualtrics
Find information regarding the use of this tool for creating and managing online surveys and analyzing results.

Statistical Support Services
View a guide from the Budget, Planning and Analysis Office.

Research Paper Formatting Essentials [PDF]
A useful checklist for formatting your research paper

APA Style for UW-Stout Master’s Theses [PDF]
All research papers must be written in APA style as well as follow the UW-Stout Graduate School formatting specifications

Research Paper Template [Doc]
An example and instructions to be used when formatting your UW-Stout Master's or Ed.S. research paper.

Research Project Template [Doc]
An example and instructions to be used for formatting your paper by UW-Stout Master's students completing a grant writing research project.

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