MOHA-695

Chapter 1 Introduction Criterion

• Introduction – states general nature of problem • Identifies project as quality or leadership focused project • Background – briefly describes general context of the topic • Statement of the problem – ‘Therefore the problem/topic addressed in this study is…’ • Purpose of the study – describes specific objectives of the study, related to the problem described above. • Rationale – Ties together the identified problem, the purpose/goal of the study, and identifies how the writer intends the results will be used to accomplish identified goals. • Research questions – lists 2-4 specific research questions/objectives for the study. • Nature of the study – identifies method of study to be used (descriptive, relational, causal, exploratory, or predictive} • Significance of the study – personal, professional, and/or research. • Definition of terms • Assumptions and Limitations