prospectus dissertation 2

(1.13) Significance of the Study[1]

1. States why the study is of value to business.

1. States how this study may contribute to effective practice of business (improvement of business practice).

1. Identifies how the results might contribute to positive social change.

(1.5)Nature of the Study:[1] Provides a brief discussion on the research method (i.e. quantitative or qualitative) and design (i.e. correlation for quantitative study; phenomenological, case study, etc., for a qualitative design); cite a minimum of one source (The method and design will be discussed in greater detail in Section 2).

Note: A single paragraph can be used for each component: one for the method and one for the design.

1. Identifies the selection of one method (qualitative, quantitative, or mixed methods) and why other methods would not work (cite a minimum of one source).

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1. Identifies the selection of the design (within the method) and why it was selected over other designs (cite a minimum of one source).

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(1.10) Theoretical/Conceptual Framework[2]: Clearly and concisely identify the theory/conceptual framework. In quantitative studies, the theoretical framework is the appropriate term and in qualitative studies the conceptual framework is the appropriate term. The student will articulate the theoretical/conceptual framework with concepts from the literature to ground and complement the applied business study.

This component should not exceed one page. It will be expanded upon in the literature review. See Theoretical/Conceptual Framework Video Tutorial at: http://youtu.be/P-01xVTIVC8

• Identifies and describes the theory or conceptual model for theoretical/conceptual framework.
• Identifies theorist(s) of the theory or conceptual model for theoretical/conceptual framework (if applicable).
• Identifies date of the theory or conceptual model for theoretical/conceptual framework (if applicable).[3]
• Identifies key concepts/propositions/tenets of the theory or conceptual model for theoretical/conceptual framework.
• Identifies how/why the theory or conceptual model for theoretical/conceptual framework is applicable and fits/applies to the study.

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