This assignment is a rewrite of research completed to reflect changes in the program. The bbelow checklist is to help with the rewrite. I have also attached it to the order:
· The Problem
· The general problem identifies at least two possible consequences, identifies industry/U.S.
· Citation one supports that the problem is complex and unique.
· Citation two identifies one of the consequences of the problem.
· Citation three identifies the other consequences of the problem.
· Specific problem identifies geographic scope of study, restates the problem/consequences of the problem.
Comments:
– Complex problems are emphasized when providing the economic impact/statistical ranking. Highly recommended in the BPO, but will be evaluating in Task 7. Note problem statement example in guide (p. 71)
– Must have at least two possible consequences (see outline example).
– General problem provides macro view, population pool. Avoid making the general problem population from being too broad.
– Specific problem provides micro view, narrows and identifies the sample.
· Cognate (DBA/ADRP)– Not to exceed three sentences, feature one citation. Validates listed cognate matches their assigned cognate. Until guide changes, optional not mandatory. Highly recommended.
· Research Questions
· RQs addresses the relationship between the potential problem and the two consequences (constructs/variables).
· First question tends to be address the central phenomenon (What)
· Subsequent main RQs address the relationship amongst the specific problem and one of the identified consequences.
Comments:
– Hint: The consequences identified in the general problem will be reflected near the end of the general problem. This constitutes alignment from the general problem, specific problem and RQs.
– Refer to White Paper for additional guidance.
– Although the guide may say up to 4 RQs, an equal amount of data collected and analyzed should mirror the efforts of the previous 3 RQs. Please consult with your chair on how to proceed, but my recommendation is to keep 3
– Qualitative seeks to explore the relationship. Quantitative examines the relationship.
· Nature of the Study
· Researcher’s Paradigm – Describe selected paradigm in third person. Not to exceed three sentences (cite).
· Nature of the Study – Identify the method/design not to exceed three sentences – one sentence identifies why the design is appropriate (cite), one sentence identifies similar studies using a similar design (cite).
· Research Framework
· Concepts – Descriptor should be a short label (range 4 – 7 words) classifying what concepts are. No more than two sentences, cite. Typically three to five concepts. This feeds into the drawing of the framework in a future task.
· Theories – Not to exceed two. Identify the theory, provide description in two sentences, cite.
· Actors – Descriptor should be no more than four words classifying who are the actors. No more than two sentences, cite. Typically three to five actors.
· Constructs – Descriptor should be no more than four words classifying what constructs are. No more than two sentences, cite. Typically three to five constructs.
Comments:
– Note: Encourage candidates to keep into groupings. In-depth explanation of the subsets can be in the task-related write-up.
– Note: Constructs are qualitative/variables are quantitative
– Details elements of the framework to the proposed study (how has this theory applied to similar study, method/design).
