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  • Week 1: Identifying the Problem. [unit]

    This week's focus is identifying and researching the problem before selecting a theory or writing research questions.
    Name Description Status Source
    Identifying the Problem Worksheet Required Week 1-Identifying the Research Problem Worksheet.docx Edit Identifying the Problem Worksheet Delete Identifying the Problem Worksheet
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  • Week 2: Identifying the Theoretical Framework. [unit]

    This week's focus is to select a theoretical framework that appropriately addresses the problem to investigate. 
    Name Description Status Source
    Gap Development Worksheet Required Gap Development Worksheet May 26.docx Edit Gap Development Worksheet Delete Gap Development Worksheet
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  • Week 3: Identify the Variables or Phenomenon. [unit]

    This week, we will focus on how research variables or phenomena emerge from the theoretical framework. 
    Name Description Status Source
    Variable Identification Worksheet

    If you are conducting a quantitative study, please download the Variable Identification Worksheet.

         		Required variable identification worksheet (1).docx Edit Variable Identification Worksheet Delete Variable Identification Worksheet
    Phenomenon Identification Worksheet

    If you are conducting a qualitative study, it would be helpful to download the Phenomenon Identification Worksheet.

         		Required Phenomenon Identification Worksheet.docx Edit Phenomenon Identification Worksheet Delete Phenomenon Identification Worksheet
    Example of Variable Identification Worksheet Required Example of Variable Identification Worksheet.pdf Edit Example of Variable Identification Worksheet Delete Example of Variable Identification Worksheet
    Example of Phenomenon Worksheet Required Example of a Phenomenon Identification Worksheet.pdf Edit Example of Phenomenon Worksheet Delete Example of Phenomenon Worksheet
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  • Week 4: The Societal and Organizational Need for Research [unit]

    This week, we will emphasize explaining your study's societal or organizational need and why it is critical. Additionally, you will start developing the background of your research problem during this week.
    Name Description Status Source
    Background to the Problem Required Background to the Problem Worksheet (1).docx Edit Background to the Problem Delete Background to the Problem
    Example: Background to the Problem Worksheet Required Example_Background to the Problem Worksheet (1).pdf Edit Example: Background to the Problem Worksheet Delete Example: Background to the Problem Worksheet
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  • Week 5: Selecting Your Methodology and Research Design [unit]

    Name Description Status Source
    Synthesis Template

    Please use this template to avoid common formatting errors in scholarly writing.

         		Required Template_Synthesis paper_June 23 (2).doc Edit Synthesis Template Delete Synthesis Template
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  • Week 6: Aligning Your Study [unit]

    This week, you must submit a draft of your dissertation alignment document. You must understand how to align the ten critical components of the dissertation.
    Name Description Status Source
    Qualitative Dissertation Alignment Document Required Qualitative Alignment Document Template .docx Edit Qualitative Dissertation Alignment Document Delete Qualitative Dissertation Alignment Document
    Quantitative Alignment Document Required Quantitative Alignment Document Template (2).docx Edit Quantitative Alignment Document Delete Quantitative Alignment Document
    Example of a Qualitative Dissertation Alignment Document Required Qualitative Example- Alignment Document.pdf Edit Example of a Qualitative Dissertation Alignment Document Delete Example of a Qualitative Dissertation Alignment Document
    Example of a Quantitative Alignment Document Required Quantitative Example- Dissertation Alignment Document.pdf Edit Example of a Quantitative Alignment Document Delete Example of a Quantitative Alignment Document
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  • Ungrouped

    Name Description Status Source
    Lit Review Matrix

    This literature review matrix can be used when working on your dissertation. 

         		Required Literature Review Matrix (2) (1) (1).xls Edit Lit Review Matrix Delete Lit Review Matrix
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  • PowerPoint Presentations

    Please refer to these PowerPoint presentations as a guide when working on your coursework. The presentations contain examples.
    Name Description Status Source
    Week 1 PPT Presentation (Part 1) Required RES 803_Week 1_Part 1.pdf Edit Week 1 PPT Presentation (Part 1) Delete Week 1 PPT Presentation (Part 1)
    Week 1 PPT Presentation (Part 2) Required RES 803_Week 1_Part 2.pdf Edit Week 1 PPT Presentation (Part 2) Delete Week 1 PPT Presentation (Part 2)
    Week 1 PPT Presentation (Part 3) Required RES 803_Week 1_Part 3.pdf Edit Week 1 PPT Presentation (Part 3) Delete Week 1 PPT Presentation (Part 3)
    Week 2 PPT Presentation Required RES 803_Week 2_Part 1.pdf Edit Week 2 PPT Presentation Delete Week 2 PPT Presentation
    Week 3 PPT Presentation (Part 1) Required Week 3-Identifying The Phenomenon.pdf Edit Week 3 PPT Presentation (Part 1) Delete Week 3 PPT Presentation (Part 1)
    Week 3 PPT Presentation (Part 2) Required Week 3-Identifying Your Research Variables.pdf Edit Week 3 PPT Presentation (Part 2) Delete Week 3 PPT Presentation (Part 2)
    Week 4 PPT Presentation (Part 1) Required RES 803_Week 4 Part 1.pdf Edit Week 4 PPT Presentation (Part 1) Delete Week 4 PPT Presentation (Part 1)
    Week 4 PPT Presentation (Part 2) Required RES 803 Week 4_Part 2.pdf Edit Week 4 PPT Presentation (Part 2) Delete Week 4 PPT Presentation (Part 2)
    Week 4 PPT Presentation (Part 3) Required RES 803_Week 4_Part 3.pdf Edit Week 4 PPT Presentation (Part 3) Delete Week 4 PPT Presentation (Part 3)
    Week 4: Identify the Population, Data Collection Plan, and Data Analysis Strategy Required Identify the Population, Data Collection Plan, and Data Analysis Strategy .pdf Edit Week 4: Identify the Population, Data Collection Plan, and Data Analysis Strategy Delete Week 4: Identify the Population, Data Collection Plan, and Data Analysis Strategy
    Week 4: Developing a Purpose Statement Required Developing a Problem Statement.pdf Edit Week 4: Developing a Purpose Statement Delete Week 4: Developing a Purpose Statement
    Week 5 PPT Presentation Required RES 803_Week 5 Part 1.pdf Edit Week 5 PPT Presentation Delete Week 5 PPT Presentation
    Week 6 PPT Presentation Required RES 803 Week 6.pdf Edit Week 6 PPT Presentation Delete Week 6 PPT Presentation
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  • Rubrics

    Make sure to follow the rubrics for your weekly assignments to ensure your success.
    Name Description Status Source
    Rubric: Assignment 1a Required RES 803_Assign 1.xls Edit Rubric: Assignment 1a Delete Rubric: Assignment 1a
    Rubric: Assignment 2a Required RES 803_Assign 2.xls Edit Rubric: Assignment 2a Delete Rubric: Assignment 2a
    Rubric: Assignment 3a (Phenomenon Worksheet) Required RES 803_Assign 3 (Phenomenon).xls Edit Rubric: Assignment 3a (Phenomenon Worksheet) Delete Rubric: Assignment 3a (Phenomenon Worksheet)
    Rubric: Assignment 3a (Variable Worksheet) Required RES 803_Assign 3 (Variable).xls Edit Rubric: Assignment 3a (Variable Worksheet) Delete Rubric: Assignment 3a (Variable Worksheet)
    Rubric: Assignment 4a Required RES 803_Assign 4.xls Edit Rubric: Assignment 4a Delete Rubric: Assignment 4a
    Rubric: Assignment 5a Required RES 803_Assign 5.xls Edit Rubric: Assignment 5a Delete Rubric: Assignment 5a
    Rubric: Assignment 6a Required RES 803_Assign 6.xls Edit Rubric: Assignment 6a Delete Rubric: Assignment 6a
    Rubric: Assignment 7a (Revised Alignment) Required RES 803_Assign 7 (B)xls.xls Edit Rubric: Assignment 7a (Revised Alignment) Delete Rubric: Assignment 7a (Revised Alignment)
    Rubric: Assignment 7a (Presentation) Required RES 803_Assign 7 (a)xls.xls Edit Rubric: Assignment 7a (Presentation) Delete Rubric: Assignment 7a (Presentation)
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  • Course Syllabus: RES 803 (80)

    Name Description Status Source
    RES 803 (80) Course Syllabus Required Research Design III RES 803_Syllabus_Online_Students.pdf Edit RES 803 (80) Course Syllabus Delete RES 803 (80) Course Syllabus
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