Instructions
Consult the Virtual ResidencyLinks to an external site. on Campus for your program’s Project Plan Guide to find specific expectations for the following sections. Be sure to update the reference list as you add resources to support your project development. As you integrate feedback from your instructor, refine your topic and problem statement, using a compelling argument for the proposed study. Develop questions that align with the identified topic and problem by completing the following in your Project Plan Template:
Describe the significance of the topic to a program or field and program specialization.
Explain the proposed gap or problem supported by existing literature.
Describe the specific topic, including the target population name and phenomena.
Identify the theoretical foundation or practice orientation for the proposed study supported by literature.
Articulate the problem to be addressed and the questions aligned with the identified problem.
Additional Requirements
Written communication: Written communication is free of errors that detract from the overall message.
Continue to use your Project Plan Template to structure your paper. Refer to the Virtual ResidencyLinks to an external site. Campus page for your PhD or Professional Doctorate program’s Project Plan Guide.
Resources: Cite 25–35 scholarly references, including seminal works, and add them to Reference section at the end of your assignment.
APA guidelines: Double-spaced paragraph formatting in the body of the paper. When appropriate, use APA-formatted headings. Resources and citations are formatted according to current APA style and format. Refer to Evidence and APALinks to an external site. as needed.
Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 points.
Microsoft Editor: Use Microsoft EditorLinks to an external site. to help correct errors with grammar, usage, and writing mechanics.
Turnitin: Use the Turnitin results to revise your work before submitting your assignment for grading.
Synchronous Session Confirmation: When submitting your assignment, include this comment in the comments section “I attended and participated in the required synchronous session.”
Review the Signature Assignment: Project Plan Approval scoring guide before submitting to ensure that you have met the expectations of this assignment. Note: Feedback from the program representative is incorporated in the scoring guide feedback. Learners must receive approval from the program and instructor to successfully complete this assignment.
Portfolio Prompt: You should consider adding this assignment to your personal ePortfolio. This assignment demonstrates your ability to apply new literature to your topic and problem statements. You will want to organize your course assignments to easily support future work on your dissertation or doctoral project and to showcase your knowledge with employers after graduation. For more information on ePortfolio, visit the Campus ePortfolioLinks to an external site. page.
Competencies Measured
By successfully completing this assignment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and scoring guide criteria:
Competency 1: Apply advanced critical thinking skills to develop a researchable topic.
Describe the significance of the topic to a program or field and program specialization.
Competency 2: Synthesize ideas and concepts from literature and in practice to develop a researchable topic.
Describe the specific topic, including the target population name and phenomena.
Competency 3: Integrate credible scholarly literature to support ideas and concepts with evidence in proposing research methods and design.
Explain the proposed gap or problem, supported by existing literature.
Competency 4: Develop research questions that align with an identified problem.
Articulate the problem to be addressed and the questions aligned with the identified problem.
Competency 5: Articulate a theoretical framework for the proposed study.
Identify the theoretical foundation or practice orientation for the proposed study, supported by literature.
Competency 7: Integrate ethics and academic integrity into the selection of a topic.
Achieve a Proficient or greater rating on all grading criteria for this assignment.
Competency 8: Write in accordance with the academic and professional requirements of the discipline during the research process ensuring appropriate structure, grammar, usage, and style.
Convey purpose in a well-organized text, incorporating appropriate evidence and tone in grammatically sound sentences
Apply APA style and formatting to scholarly writing.
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