Academic Research Project Checklist Template
Ensure your academic research stays on track and yields impactful results. This comprehensive checklist covers every stage, from initial proposal to final publication, helping researchers maintain organization, meet deadlines, and achieve their scholarly goals. Download now and conquer your research project!
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Project Definition & Planning
Initial planning and scoping of the research project.
Project Title
Project Abstract/Summary
Estimated Project Duration (in days)
Project Start Date
Projected Completion Date
Research Paradigm (e.g., Positivist, Interpretivist)
Keywords (for indexing & search)
Literature Review & Background Research
Comprehensive review of existing literature and background research.
Initial Search Terms & Databases
Number of Articles Reviewed
Key Databases Searched (Select All That Apply)
Record of Search Queries & Results (for reproducibility)
Summary of Key Themes and Gaps Identified
Level of Existing Research (High, Medium, Low)
Research Design & Methodology
Defining the research design, data collection methods, and analysis techniques.
Research Design Type
Detailed Methodology Description
Sample Size
Data Collection Method
Data Analysis Techniques
Data Collection Start Date
Data Collection End Date
Ethics & Compliance
Ensuring ethical considerations and compliance with relevant guidelines and regulations.
Institutional Review Board (IRB) Approval Status
IRB Submission Date
IRB Approval Date
Summary of Informed Consent Procedures
Copy of Informed Consent Form
Data Anonymization/Pseudonymization Method
Description of Data Security Measures
Data Collection
Executing the data collection process as planned.
Data Collection Start Date
Number of Participants Recruited
Data Collection Site (if applicable)
Consent Forms (Uploaded)
Data Collection Methods Used
Notes on Data Collection Process
Data Collection Completion Date
Data Analysis
Analyzing collected data and interpreting findings.
Number of Observations Analyzed
Description of Statistical Methods Used
Primary Statistical Test Performed
P-value
Summary of Key Findings from Analysis
Analysis Output Files (e.g., SPSS, R)
Results Interpretation & Discussion
Interpreting the results and discussing their implications.
Summary of Key Findings
Statistical Significance (p-value)
Alignment with Hypothesis
Limitations of the Study
Potential Future Research Directions
Discussion of Unexpected Results (if any)
Report Writing & Formatting
Writing the research report and ensuring proper formatting.
Abstract/Executive Summary
Introduction & Background
Methodology Description
Results Presentation
Discussion & Analysis
Conclusion & Recommendations
Citation Style (APA, MLA, Chicago, etc.)
Supporting Figures/Tables
Presentation & Dissemination
Preparing and delivering presentations and disseminating findings.
Presentation/Publication Date
Presentation Format
Abstract/Summary Draft
Presentation Slides (PDF)
Target Audience(s)
Conference/Journal Name
Key Takeaways/Message
Project Closure & Archiving
Finalizing the project and archiving all related materials.
Project Completion Date
Final Project Summary & Lessons Learned
Final Project Report (PDF)
Total Project Cost (Actual)
Project Status (Final)
Recommendations for Future Projects
Archived Raw Data (if applicable)
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