Activity 2: Module 2 Individual Project
Creating a problem statement is the foundation to your DBA project. It is the core of your research and, thus, must be solid. Based on the resources you have reviewed and the feedback you have received, you should refine and adjust appropriately.
Assignment Description
1. Refine the Background of a Problem and check
· Current data and facts support the existence of the problem
· The impact of the problem is clearly presented
· The information describes who is impacted and how with current research
· The background logically transitions to the problem statement
2. Check APA 7
3. Check that your sources are current
Write out the Background of the Problem. Based on the template, your submission should provide “insights and perspectives for why the study should be conducted by presenting evidence that the problem exists with current data taken from valid and reliable sources. State clearly why the problem of pressing societal concern or theoretical interest and who is impacted by the problem. Information in this section should include historical facts and statistical data which supports the existence of the problem."
This section should be approximately 1.5 pages
Activity 4: Module 4 Individual Project
As stated, the problem statement is the foundation to your DBA project. It is the core of your research and, thus, must be solid. Based on the resources you have reviewed and the feedback you have received, you want to ensure your problem statement is clear and concise.
1. Refine the Problem Statement and check:
· The first sentence clearly states the problem needing to be studied.
· There is evidence that the problem exists and can be studied.
· The problem statement ends with a statement of the consequences for not addressing the problem.
2. Check APA 7
3. Check that your sources are current.
Validate your Problem Statement. Based on the template: “The statement of the problem should smoothly flow from the background section, succinctly stating the issue that needs to be studied. The problem statement briefly describes facts that support the need to conduct the study. Clearly indicating who is impacted by the problem and presenting evidence to support the existence of the problem.
The Problem Statement will be half to three quarters of page
Note: lack of research is not a justification for a study
Be sure to state, “The general problem is…” and then within the statement, define, “The specific problem is…"
Activity 6: Module 6 Individual Project
Choosing a research method and design builds the framework of your study. When deciding what method and design to choose, ask yourself a few questions:
· How will this method and design support my research problem?
· Do I have access to the participants or data needed for this design?
· How many participants will I need to satisfy the design criteria?
· What are the criteria for the chosen design?
· What will I need to analyze data with this design?
Also, what feedback have you received and how have you applied that feedback?
For this assignment, we will focus solely on the Purpose of the Study and the Research Questions will be completed in the next assignment.
1. Refine your Purpose of the Study and check:
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· The purpose of the study is clearly stated in the first sentence
· The purpose aligns with the problem statement
· The methodology is clearly stated
1. Check APA 7
2. Check that your sources are current
Write your Purpose of the Study
· Based on the template,
“The purpose of the study should flow directly from the problem statement using similar wording to describe why the study is being conducted. In the first sentence, state the purpose of the study and method for conducting the study.
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This section should be half to three quarters of a page, not including the research questions
Activity 8: Module 8 Individual Project
Now that you have chosen your research method and design to frame your study, it is time to solidify the research questions that you aim to answer. You want to consider:
· What are the questions you are seeking to answer in this study?
· Are your Research Questions appropriate for the study method and design?
Also, what feedback have you received and how have you applied that feedback?
1. Add your Research Questions to the Purpose of the Study and check:
· The research questions align with the methodology and purpose
2. Check APA 7
3. Check that your sources are current
Submit 3 to 5 Research Questions that support your Problem Statement and align with your Purpose of the study (methodology).
Activity 10: Module 10 Individual Project
The theoretical framework provides the business-related theories that ground your study.
For the theoretical framework check:
1. The theory is clearly presented
· Research conducted utilizing this theory is described.
· The theory is aligned with the presented study.
2. Check APA 7
3. Check that your sources are current
For the Significance of the study, check:
· The beneficiaries of the study are clearly described.
· There is a clear indication of how this study will contribute to literature within the Business field study
Present your Theoretical Framework in approximately 3 paragraphs.
1. Provide a brief introduction to the section.
2. Write one paragraph that clearly describes the business theory or theories that provide the foundation of your study.
3. Write one paragraph that presents studies that support the use of this theory with the study being developed.
4. Write one paragraph on how the theory or theories will be applied to the current study.
Present the Significance of your study
1. Write one paragraph on who will benefit from your study and how.
2. Write one paragraphs on how your study will contribute to the existing theoretical literature and/or qualitative and quantitative findings within the Business field of study.
Activity 12: Module 12 Individual Project
You are now ready to discuss and identify possible weaknesses in your study (called Limitations) as well as the parameters you have set for your study (called Delimitations) as these two areas add to the credibility of your study.
For the Limitations and Delimitations, check:
1. The presented limitations are directly linked to the research method
· The delimitations are directly linked to the study design
2. Check APA 7
3. Check that your sources are current
For the Definitions and Key terms, check
· All appropriate terms are listed.
· Terms are correctly formatted.
For the Conclusion and Summary, check:
· Each remaining chapter is presented.
· The discussion of each chapter reflects information specific to the study.
For the Introduction, check:
· The focus of the research is clearly stated.
· Method of conducting the study is clearly stated.
· The aims of the study are clearly stated.
Present your Limitations and Delimitations
Present your Definitions and Key Terms
Write your Introduction and Conclusion and Summary
· How have you applied the feedback from your mentor and committee?
· What questions do you have as prepare for the committee review?
· What are some challenges you are facing?
Post your response to the prompt and schedule an appointment with your chair.
Activity 15: Module 16 individual Project
As mentioned, a big part of your dissertation process, outside of research, entails submitting your project for feedback and making the necessary updates. Obtaining feedback from your chair and committee is critical to your success. Thus, you will want to validate all feedback has been applied and continually check your APA 7 formatting and grammar.
Review feedback from your committee and incorporate the changes.
Submit a completed Chapter 1, Final version, with a change matrix showing the feedback applied from the committee and your chair.