Assignment: Draft Doctoral Study Prospectus
Submit your Doctoral Study Prospectus draft, using the Doctoral Study Template, and include the following elements:
· Problem Statement
· Purpose Statement
· Nature of the Study
· Central Research Question and Interview Questions (qualitative) or Research Question(s) and Hypotheses (quantitative)
· Theoretical/Conceptual Framework
· Significance of the Study
· Review of the Professional and Academic Literature
· Minimum of 10 peer-reviewed references
Please refer to the DBA Doctoral Study Prospectus Guide for more specific information about the length/requirements for each component in the Doctoral Study Prospectus.
Discussion: Understanding the Research Process
Post an assessment of your understanding of the research process. Your assessment should include the following:
· How has your learning from this experience influenced what you will do going forward through your doctoral study process? Be sure to provide supportive examples.
· What areas of weaknesses can you build upon going forward into your Doctoral Study? Be sure to provide supportive examples.
· What opportunities have you identified for promoting positive social change based on your increased understanding? Explain.
· What further questions do you still have about the doctoral research process?