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  • Week 1: Identifying the Problem [unit]

    Week 1: Identifying the Problem. This week's focus is identifying and researching the problem before selecting a theory or writing research questions.

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    Identifying the Research Problem Worksheet Required Written Assignment 1a- Identifying the Research Pr.docx Edit Identifying the Research Problem Worksheet Delete Identifying the Research Problem Worksheet
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  • Week 2: Identifying the Theoretical Framework [unit]

    Week 2: Identifying the Theoretical Framework. This week's focus is to select a theoretical framework that appropriately addresses the problem to investigate.

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    Gap Development Worksheet Required Gap Development Worksheet.docx Edit Gap Development Worksheet Delete Gap Development Worksheet
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  • Week 3: Identify the Variables or Phenomenon [unit]

    Week 3: Identify the Variables or Phenomenon. This week, we will focus on how research variables or phenomena emerge from the theoretical framework.

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    Variable Identification Worksheet.docx

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

     

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    Phenomenon Identification Worksheet

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

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    Background to the Problem Worksheet Required Background to the Problem Worksheet.docx Edit Background to the Problem Worksheet Delete Background to the Problem Worksheet
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  • Week 5: Selecting Your Methodology and Research Design [unit]

    Week 5: Selecting Your Methodology and Research Design. This week's primary focus will be on methodology and research design. You will draft an argument to help you write portions of Chapter 3 of your Proposal. In addition, you will use the feedback given on your Purpose and Problem Statement to provide a draft of your Research Questions. It is essential to put in your best efforts to ensure that your research design is sound and well-structured.

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    Synthesis Template

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

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  • Week 6: Aligning Your Study [unit]

    Week 6: Aligning Your Study. 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.

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    Lit Review Matrix

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

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