In your upcoming residency, you will be asked to defend your choices of potential research topic, background to the problem, problem space, theoretical foundation, initial literature review, problem statement, purpose statement, variables (quantitative) or phenomenon (qualitative), research questions (and hypotheses for quantitative), study methodology, and study feasibility. In this assignment, you will draft an initial defense of these items.
General Requirements:
Use the following information to ensure successful completion of the assignment:
Refer to your submission of “Dissertation Development” from RES-820.
Refer to the discussions in which you have engaged over Topics 4-7 in the class discussion forums.
Refer to your Topic 2 and Topic 5 assignment submissions and any related feedback from faculty.
Locate the “Prospectus Template” on the DC Network and download either the quantitative or qualitative template depending on your selected methodology.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
Doctoral learners are required to use APA style for their writing assignments. Refer to the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association for specific guidelines related to doctoral-level writing. The manual contains essential information on manuscript structure and content, clear and concise writing, and academic grammar and usage.
This assignment requires the inclusion of at least eight (8) scholarly research sources related to this topic and at least one in-text citation from each source. Refer to each slide speaker notes for slide-specific citation/reference requirements.
You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. A link to the LopesWrite technical support articles is located in Class Resources if you need assistance.
Directions:
Refer to your potential dissertation topic from your submission of “Dissertation Development” in RES-820.
Based on the methodology of your potential dissertation topic, select the appropriate presentation template from the DC Network: “Quantitative Prospectus PPT” or “Qualitative Prospectus PPT”.
Complete the following template slides to describe and defend your potential study:
Proposed Dissertation Topic Title
Alignment Table (fill in from corresponding slides below) Note: The purpose statement box is not required for this assignment.
Literature Review: Background to the Problem
Literature Review: Problem Space
Literature Review: Theoretical Foundations
Literature Review: Review of Literature
Problem Statement
Variables (if quantitative) or Phenomenon (if qualitative)
Research Questions (and Hypotheses if quantitative)
Methodology Justification. Note: Include a rationale for not choosing the other methodology.
Feasibility
Reminder: Your choices must be defended with relevant current research.
Quantitative
Topic: Occupational Safety and Healthcare administration
