With CARA in Place, Why is the Rate of Addiction Still High?

Abstract/Specific Aims (not included in the page limits) This serves as a summary of your overall proposal and should be at most 250 words. You do not need to go into detail supporting your proposal in this section.

• The first sentence should state the issue your proposal will address and its importance. • The second sentence should briefly summarize the “gap” this project will fill. This might be a gap or shortcoming in the existing literature or new opportunities for analysis. • The third sentence should briefly explain how you would complete the work.
Introduction: State the issue or social problem your proposal will address and its importance.

Significance: Why is this an important topic and how will completing the project have an impact? What are the shortcomings of existing analyses/data that you will overcome through this project? How do you build on prior work and innovate in new ways? Cite literature to support your claims. Include a minimum of 3 peer-reviewed journal articles. Data & Methods:
Describe the analytical method you would use for this study. Refer to the research methods chapter of the textbook. Potential Challenges. What problems or challenges do you foresee completing this research plan? Reference Page (not included in the page limits) Use APA citation style. The research proposals will be graded based on the following criteria and weights:
• Compelling research question that can practically be addressed (25%) • Evidence of researcher capability to conduct the work (25%) • Clear data analysis plan and methodology (25%) • Writing clarity and capability to complete a final report on the research (25%)