Find theories that interests your study plan 
 
 Gather research articles related to the theories and your study plan
 
 Introduce your study plan (like introduction part in research articles) and 
 
 Develop hypotheses based upon the theories and your ideas
 Identify IVs and DVs and others (like intervening, moderating., and/or control variables) 
 
 Explain (level of) measurement plan
 
 
 Explore the method of analysis