RES 885 Developing the Research Proposal GCU
RES 885 Developing the Research Proposal GCU
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RES 885 All Weeks Discussions GCU
RES 885 Topic 1 DQ 1
Create a draft Individual Success Plan for
accomplishing the final deliverables in this course, which is a completed
prospectus and an outline of “The Review of Literature” section in Chapter 2.
In your plan, provide a rationale for your plan and also include how you will
address the iterative reviews given the feedback from your chair in this
course. This plan will be submitted as an assignment in Week 2 of this course.
How might the feedback given on your submitted deliverables potentially alter
your Individual Success Plan (ISP)? How will you adapt to these changes as they
occur?
RES 885 Topic 1 DQ 2
Identify the three members on a GCU committee and the
role they play in coaching the learner to complete the dissertation. What will
you need to do to become the leader/project manager for your dissertation? How
can you establish a win-win relationship, particularly when setting
expectations and communicating with your committee members? Explain.
RES 885 Topic 2 DQ 1
Present three arguments from empirical studies
published in the past three years that define a problem space to justify the
need for your proposed study. For each argument, provide supporting citations
from the empirical studies. Additionally, upload the corresponding PDFs of the
full studies you are using to build your argument. Note: Use the feedback
provided by your instructor to continue to revise the Background to the Problem
section of your prospectus.
RES 885 Topic 2 DQ 2
Synthesize the three arguments you identified
in Module 2 DQ 1 in this topic to develop a one sentence problem statement
for your proposed study. Note: Use feedback from your instructor to revise
and/or refine the problem statement section of your prospectus.
RES 885 Topic 3 DQ 1
Respond to one of the following based on the selected
methodology of your dissertation study.
If doing a qualitative study:
Identify an empirical study which was conducted on the phenomenon you are
researching. Identify the theories or models in that study that are relevant to
the phenomenon for your proposed study. Discuss how the theory or model is
relevant to the phenomenon addressed in your study. Note: Use instructor
feedback to revise the Theoretical Foundation section in your prospectus.
If doing a quantitative study:
Identify the variables which you are exploring for your study. Describe each
variable and the model or theory aligned to the variable. Identify and name an
instrument which measures the variable or variables. Identify an empirical
study which used the variable you will be researching. Find the model or theory
for the variable in that article or in the validation article on the instrument
used to measure it. Note: Use instructor feedback to revise the Theoretical
Foundation section in your prospectus.
RES 885 Topic 3 DQ 2
Respond to one of the following based on the selected
methodology of your dissertation study.
If doing a qualitative study:
Use the problem statement and the model(s) and/or theory(ies) to develop the
research questions for your proposed study. Once you have instructor feedback
put these research questions into the research questions section in your
Prospectus deliverable.
If doing a quantitative Study:
Use the problem statement and variables to develop the research questions for
your proposed study. Once you have instructor feedback put these research
questions into the research questions section in your prospectus deliverable.
RES 885 Topic 4 DQ 1
Identify the methodology (quantitative or qualitative)
for your proposed research. Give three well-developed arguments, with citations
from peer-reviewed sources, justifying why the methodology is the best for your
problem statement and/or research questions.
Use instructor feedback on your post to revise the Rationale for Methodology
section in your prospectus.
RES 885 Topic 4 DQ 2
Identify the design for your proposed research. Give
three well-developed arguments, with citations from peer-reviewed sources, to
justify why that design is the best for your problem statement and/or research
questions.
Use instructor feedback on your post to revise the Nature of the Research
Design section in your prospectus.
RES 885 Topic 5 DQ 1
Respond to one of the following based on the selected
methodology of your dissertation study.
If doing a qualitative study:
Identify the data sources for the phenomenon/a in your study. Justify the use
of each data source. Support your justification with citations from
peer-reviewed sources. Note: Incorporate instructor feedback on your post to
revise the the Data Sources/Instruments section in your prospectus.
If doing a quantitative study:
Identify the data sources or instrumentation for each of the variables in your
study. Justify the use of each data source or instrument in your study. Support
your justification with citations from peer-reviewed sources. Discuss the
reliability and validity of each data source or instrument. Also discuss how
the instrument is scored and the level (categorical, ordinal, interval, ratio)
the data obtained for your variable of interest.
Incorporate instructor feedback on your post to revise the the Data
Sources/Instruments section in your prospectus.
RES 885 Topic 5 DQ 2
Develop a detailed outline for the data collection
plan to include: (1) required permissions for use of instruments and/or sources
of data, (2) proposed sampling approach, (3) detailed data collection steps for
each of the instruments and data sources, and (4) a data management plan.
Incorporate instructor feedback on your post to revise the Sources of
Data/Instruments and Data Collection sections of the prospectus.
RES 885 Topic 6 DQ 1
Respond to one of the following based on the selected
methodology of your dissertation study.
If doing a qualitative study:
Describe the data analysis approach you will use for each instrument or data
source. Support your approach with relevant scholarly sources.
Incorporate instructor feedback on your post to revise the Data Analysis
section of the prospectus.
If doing a quantitative study:
Describe the data analysis approach you will use for each of the research
questions/hypotheses. Support your approach with relevant scholarly sources.
Incorporate instructor feedback on your post to revise the Data Analysis
section of the prospectus.
RES 885 Topic 6 DQ 2
Use a peer-reviewed source to define the terms:
assumptions, delimitations, and limitations. Develop and provide a rationale
for three assumptions, three delimitations and three limitations for your
proposed study.
RES 885 Topic 7 DQ 1
Create a description of the population, target
population, and sample for the proposed study.
Incorporate instructor feedback on your post to revise and refine the
Population, Target Population, and Sample section in the prospectus.
RES 885 Topic 7 DQ 2
Synthesize the methodology, design, problem statement,
target population, and geographic location to develop a one-sentence Purpose
Statement for the dissertation study.
Incorporate instructor feedback on your post to revise and refine the Purpose
Statement section in the prospectus.
RES 885 Topic 8 DQ 1
Respond to one of the following based on the selected
methodology of your dissertation study.
If doing a qualitative study:
For Chapter 2, develop an outline for the Review of Literature topics ensuring
you have one section specifying the broad societal/business/community issue it
addresses, one section identifying the relevant population and its importance
to the population; and one section explaining various aspects of the phenomenon
you are studying.
If doing a quantitative study:
For Chapter 2 of your proposal, develop an outline for the Review of Literature
topics ensuring you have one section specifying the broad
societal/business/community issue it addresses, one section identifying the
relevant population and the importance of the study to the population,
and one section explaining the nature of each variable involved in your
study. Also include a section identifying studies that focused on two or more
of the variables you intend to use in your study.
RES 885 Topic 8 DQ 2
In Week 6 of the next dissertation course
(DIS/DBA/PSY/PCE/TLC-955), you will submit a revised prospectus. The submission
is scored as pass/fail and is worth 400 points. If each section of the
prospectus does not receive a score of at least “2 – Meets Expectations” at
that time, you will fail the course and need to retake the class.
- Reflect
on the feedback your chair and methodologist (if appropriate) have
provided on your prospectus to date.
- Using
the criteria in the prospectus template, complete a self-evaluation of the
work you have completed for each section. Based on your self-evaluation
and chair feedback, what section(s) of the prospectus do you need to
refine and work on in order fully meet the requirements in the criterion
tables and to receive a score of “2 – Item Meets Expectations”? Remember,
your prosepctus must be approved in the DIS/DBA/PSY/PCE/TLC-955 course in
order to pass that course.
- What
information or guidance do you need from your chair and/or methodologist
to help you meet expectations on the prospectus criteria?
RES 885 All Weeks Assignments GCU
RES 885 Topic 1 Prospectus Submission
Your Dissertation Chair (also the instructor for this
course) and methodologist must review your research prospectus. In this
assignment, you will submit the most current draft of your research prospectus
for your chair and methodologist to review.
General Requirements:
Use the following information to ensure successful
completion of the assignment:
- Locate
the most current version of the prospectus template in the DC Network.
- Instructors
will be scoring this assignment based solely on whether it is submitted.
- Doctoral
learners are required to use APA style for their writing assignments. The
APA Style Guide is located in the Student Success Center.
- This
assignment requires that at least two additional scholarly research
sources related to this topic, and at least one in-text citation from each
source be included.
- You
are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Refer to the LopesWrite Technical Support articles for
assistance.
Directions:
Submit the most recent draft of your research
prospectus. The draft should incorporate all revisions made since your prior
submission. Be sure to use the most current version of the prospectus template.
RES 885 Topic 2 Schedule Virtual Conference With Chair
Communication with your Dissertation Chair and
Methodologist is critical to successfully completing the dissertation. In this
assignment, you will initiate the communication process using a Zoom meeting.
Zoom is an online platform that allows learners and committee members to meet
‘face-to-face’ in an online virtual environment. Come to the Zoom meetings
prepared with questions and discussion points for you to have with your chair
and/or committee members. You can discuss these items as well as feedback
on dissertation deliverables within your Zoom call.
General Requirements:
Use the following information to ensure successful
completion of the assignment:
- Instructors
will be scoring this assignment based solely on whether the call is
scheduled and the appointment information is submitted.
- While
APA style is not required for this assignment, solid academic writing is
expected.
Directions:
Schedule a Zoom conference call with your Dissertation
Chair and, if available, your Methodologist to be held during Week 2 of this
course. Be sure to coordinate chair and, if one is assigned, methodologist
availability.
Write a single-sentence statement identifying the date
and time of the scheduled conference call.
RES 885 Topic 3 Virtual Conference With Chair
Communication with your Dissertation Chair and
Methodologist is critical to successfully completing the dissertation. In this
assignment, you will engage in a conference call with your Chair and, if
available, your Methodologist to discuss your submitted prospectus draft and
your individual success plan (ISP).
General Requirements:
Use the following information to ensure successful
completion of the assignment:
- Instructors
will be scoring this assignment based on the accuracy of the conference
call summary.
- While
APA style is not required for this assignment, solid academic writing is
expected.
- You
are not required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite.
Directions:
Engage in the scheduled Zoom conference call with
your Dissertation Chair and, if available, your Methodologist to discuss your
individual success plan (ISP) and the status and necessary revisions to your
research prospectus. Be sure to coordinate chair and, if one is assigned,
methodologist availability.
Write a summary (250-500 words) of the conference call
noting the required research prospectus revisions.
RES 885 Topic 4 Prospectus Revision 1
A key disposition of doctoral learners is that they
value critical thinking and feedback, possessing an openness to new ideas,
ready to challenge assumptions and consider other viewpoints. In this
assignment, you will use the feedback from your Chair and Methodologist as
garnered in your conference call last week to revise your research prospectus
for your Chair to review and score.
General Requirements:
Use the following information to ensure successful
completion of the assignment:
- Locate
the most current version of the prospectus template in the DC Network.
- 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. The
APA Style Guide is located in the Student Success Center.
- This assignment
requires that at least two additional scholarly research sources related
to this topic, and at least one in-text citation from each source be
included.
- You
are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Refer to the LopesWrite Technical Support articles for
assistance.
Directions:
Consider the feedback on your research prospectus
given to you by your Chair and Methodologist during last week’s conference
call.
Submit a revised draft of your research prospectus
that integrates the feedback from your Chair and Methodologist. The draft must
include the background to problem, problem statement, theoretical framework,
methodology, and design sections of the prospectus. Be sure to use the most
current version of the prospectus template.
RES 885 Topic 5 Schedule Virtual Conference with Chair
Communication with your Dissertation Chair and
Methodologist is critical to successfully completing the dissertation. In this
assignment, you will initiate the communication process using a Zoom meeting.
Zoom is an online platform that allows learners and committee members to meet
‘face-to-face’ in an online virtual environment. Come to the Zoom meetings
prepared with questions and discussion points for you to have with your chair
and/or committee members. You can discuss these items as well as feedback on
dissertation deliverables within your Zoom call.
General Requirements:
Use the following information to ensure successful
completion of the assignment:
Instructors will be scoring this assignment based
solely on whether the call is scheduled and the appointment information is
submitted.
While APA style is not required for this assignment, solid academic writing is
expected.
Directions:
Schedule a Zoom conference call with your Dissertation
Chair and, if available, your Methodologist to be held during Week 2 of this
course. Be sure to coordinate chair and, if one is assigned, methodologist
availability.
Write a single sentence statement identifying the date
and time of the scheduled conference call.
RES 885 Topic 6 Virtual Conference with Chair
Communication with your Dissertation Chair and
Methodologist is critical to successfully completing the dissertation. In this
assignment, you will engage in a conference call with your Chair and, if
available, your Methodologist to discuss your submitted prospectus draft and
your individual success plan (ISP).
General Requirements:
Use the following information to ensure successful
completion of the assignment:
Instructors will be scoring this assignment based on
the accuracy of the conference call summary.
While APA style is not required for this assignment, solid academic writing is
expected.
You are not required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite.
Directions:
Engage in the scheduled Zoom conference call with your
Dissertation Chair and, if available, your Methodologist to discuss your
individual success plan (ISP) and the status and necessary revisions to your
research prospectus.
Write a summary (250-500 words) of the conference call
noting the required research prospectus revisions.
RES 885 Topic 7 Prospectus Revision 2
A key disposition of doctoral learners is that they
value critical thinking and feedback, possessing an openness to new ideas,
ready to challenge assumptions and consider other viewpoints. In this
assignment, you will use the feedback from your Chair and Methodologist as
garnered in your conference call last week to revise your research prospectus
for your Chair to review and score.
General Requirements:
Use the following information to ensure successful
completion of the assignment:
- Locate
the most current version of the prospectus template in the DC Network.
- 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. The
APA Style Guide is located in the Student Success Center.
- This
assignment requires that at least two additional scholarly research
sources related to this topic, and at least one in-text citation from each
source be included.
- You
are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Refer to the LopesWrite Technical Support articles for
assistance.
Directions:
Consider the feedback on your research prospectus
given to you by your Chair and Methodologist during last week’s conference
call.
Submit a revised draft of your research prospectus
that integrates the feedback from your Chair and Methodologist. The draft
should incorporate all revisions made since your prior submission and must
include sources of data/instrumentation, data collection, data analysis,
ethical considerations, limitations/delimitations, assumptions, target
population, sample, and purpose statement. Be sure to use the most current
version of the prospectus template.
RES 885 Topic 8 Chapter 2 Outline Draft
By this point, you should have enough information to
construct an outline of Chapter 2 of your dissertation proposal. In this
assignment, you will draft an outline of Chapter 2 of your dissertation
proposal.
General Guidelines:
Use the following information to ensure successful
completion of the assignment:
- Download
the most current version of the Dissertation Proposal Template from the DC
Network.
- Refer
to your research prospectus and the related feedback form your Chair,
Methodologist, and Content Expert.
- Doctoral
learners are required to use APA style for their writing assignments. The
APA Style Guide is located in the Student Success Center.
- You
are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Refer to the
LopesWrite Technical Support articles for assistance.
Directions:
Locate and download the most current version of the
“Dissertation Proposal Template.”
Compile all of the revisions, notes, and feedback you
have to date from your research prospectus and use them to formulate a first
draft outline of Chapter 2 of the research proposal.
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