Can you answer this question ?
mwhitener2011
Applied_Research_Capstone_Template3.docxTitle Page: Insert Title Here
by
Researchers’ Name
An Applied Research Report Presented in Partial Fulfillment
of the Requirements for the Degree
Include the degree here
College/University Name
Year
Signature Page: Insert Title Here
by
Researchers’ Name
An Applied Research Report Presented in Partial Fulfillment
of the Requirements for the Degree
Include the degree here
College/University Name
Year
APPROVED BY:
Name, Degree, Faculty Mentor
Name, Degree, Committee Member
Table of Contents Abstract 1 Role of the Researcher 2 Permission to Conduct Research 3 Chapter One: Introduction 4 Chapter Two: Literature Review 6 Chapter Three: Procedures 8 Chapter Four: Findings 9 Chapter Five: Recommendations 10 References 12 Appendices 13
Checklist: Table of Contents
Table of Contents is presented in this order:
· Permission to Conduct Research
· Chapter Two: Literature Review
· Chapter Five: Recommendations
1
Abstract
Checklist: Abstract
Abstract is presented in this order:
· Purpose of the study
· Three forms of data collection and corresponding data analysis
· Recommendations (at the culmination of the research)
· Keywords
The Abstract
· does not include references or quotes.
· is written in accurate tense (past, present, future).
Role of the Researcher
Checklist: Role of the Researcher
· includes the researcher’s name.
· includes the researcher’s professional credentials.
· Includes the researcher’s experience (briefly).
· includes a clear description of the researcher’s relationship to the site.
· is written in paragraph format.
· is approximately one-half page and does not exceed one page.
Permission to Conduct Research
Checklist: Permission to Conduct Research
· includes the name of the gatekeeper(s) and their position (principal, superintendent, etc.).
· includes a reference to the appendix where the written permission letter is located. For example: (see Appendix A).
· does not include the actual approval letter or email within this section.
· is written in narrative paragraph format.
· is written in accurate tense (past, present, future).
Ethical Considerations
Checklist: Ethical Considerations
· includes a description of ethical treatment of participants specific to the study.
· includes procedures for solicitation of participants.
· includes a brief description of the specific participants (teachers, administrators, etc.).
· includes data protection strategies (i.e., pseudonyms).
· includes data storage strategies.
· includes IRB permission, if applicable.
· is written in paragraph format.
· is written in accurate tense (past, present, future).
Chapter One: Introduction
Overview
Checklist: Overview
· the first sentence is the purpose statement.
· the second sentence is the problem statement.
· concludes with a concise introduction to the major headings of the section.
· only includes the purpose statement, problem statement, and introduction to the major headings.
Organizational Profile
Checklist: Organizational Profile
· includes the educational site.
· includes whether the organization is public or private, if relevant.
· includes the geographic location.
· includes the school’s or organization’s mission statement.
· includes demographic information.
· includes a description of the faculty and/or staff, if relevant.
· includes a description of the leadership structure.
· includes a description of programs and services, if applicable.
· is written in paragraph format.
· is written in accurate tense (past, present, future).
Introduction to the Problem
Checklist: Introduction to the Problem
· begins with the problem statement.
· includes supporting evidence with citations (statistics, facts).
· includes what was done in the past to solve the problem, if anything.
· includes what is currently being done to solve the problem, if anything.
· is written in paragraph format.
· is written in accurate tense (past, present, future).
Significance of the Research
Checklist: Significance of the Research
· begins with who may benefit from the research.
· describes how each stakeholder and/or organization may benefit from the research.
· includes citations to support assertions.
· is written in paragraph format.
· is written in accurate tense (past, present, future).
Purpose Statement
Checklist: Purpose Statement
· includes the problem or practice.
· includes the site.
· includes the geographical location.
The Purpose Statement section
· begins with the purpose statement.
· includes the three data collection approaches.
· includes participants, when applicable.
· is written in paragraph format.
· is written in accurate tense (past, present, future).
Central Research Question
Checklist: Central Research Question
· is derived from the problem and purpose statements.
· follows one of the two formats provided in the Central Research Question section of this chapter.
Definitions
Checklist: Definitions
· include all potentially ambiguous terms relevant to the study.
· include scholarly literature for definitions and not dictionary definitions.
· are presented in numbered list format.
Summary
Checklist: Summary
· the first sentence is the purpose statement.
· the second sentence is the problem statement.
· continues with a reminder to the major headings of this chapter.
· only includes the purpose statement, problem statement, and reminder of the major headings.
Chapter Two: Literature Review
Overview
Checklist: Overview
· the first sentence is the purpose statement.
· the second sentence is the problem statement.
· concludes with a concise introduction to the major headings of the section.
· only includes the purpose statement, problem statement, and introduction to the major headings.
Narrative Review
Checklist: Narrative Review
· is presented as a synthesis of the literature.
· is not presented as a collection of citations from multiple journal articles.
· demonstrates a clear connection between prior research and the proposed research.
· clearly presents the historical context of the problem.
· clearly presents a critical analysis of the literature.
· includes the causes of the problem, as identified in the literature (if known).
· includes prior solutions to the problem found in the literature.
· includes 85% (or more) current research (published within the last five years).
· is focused on solving the problem.
· includes the author’s voice throughout.
· includes a topic sentence at the beginning of each paragraph.
· is written concisely.
Theoretical Framework
Checklist: Theoretical Framework
· begins with the theory and theorist.
· includes the origin of the theory including a description of the theory and the coordinating concepts.
· includes the rationale for utilizing the theory (connection between the theory and the research).
Summary
Checklist: Summary
· The first sentence is the purpose statement.
· The second sentence is the problem statement.
· continues with a reminder to the major headings of this chapter.
· only includes the purpose statement, problem statement, and reminder of the major headings.
·
Chapter Three: Procedures
Overview
Checklist: Overview
· the first sentence is the purpose statement.
· the second sentence is the problem statement.
· concludes with a concise introduction to the major headings of the section.
· only includes the purpose statement, problem statement, and introduction to the major headings.
Interview Procedures
Checklist: Interview Procedures
· includes the type of interview and rationale for using this type (structured, unstructured, semi-structured).
· identifies the participants and sampling technique (purposeful sampling, snowball, etc.).
· briefly identifies participants and the rationale for participant selection.
· includes how the interviews were conducted (face-to-face, phone, etc.).
· briefly explains the data analysis procedures.
· includes the interview questions and their rationale cited using the literature.
· are written in paragraph format.
· are written in future/present tense prior to conducting research or past tense following the research.
Second Data Collection Method Procedures
See the respective chapter procedures section of the textbook for the specific data collection method for your study.
Third Data Collection Method Procedures
See the respective chapter procedures section of the textbook for the specific data collection method for your study.
Summary
Checklist: Summary
· The first sentence is the purpose statement.
· The second sentence is the problem statement.
· continues with a reminder to the major headings of this chapter.
· only includes the purpose statement, problem statement, and reminder of the major headings.
·
Chapter Four: Findings
Overview
Checklist: Overview
· the first sentence is the purpose statement.
· the second sentence is the problem statement.
· concludes with a concise introduction to the major headings of the section.
· only includes the purpose statement, problem statement, and introduction to the major headings.
Interview Findings
· includes the type of interview.
· includes a brief overview of the procedures.
· includes a description of participants.
· includes themes and codes table with participant quotes.
· includes themes and frequency codes across data table.
· is written in paragraph format.
· is written in accurate tense (past, present, future).
Second Data Collection Method Findings
See the respective chapter Findings section of the textbook for the specific data collection method for your study.
Third Data Collection Method Findings
See the respective chapter Findings section of the textbook for the specific data collection method for your study.
Discussion
Checklist: Discussion of the Findings
· discusses the findings in relation to the themes.
· discusses the findings with participant quotes.
· discusses the findings in relation to data analysis.
· discusses themes in relation to the scholarly literature.
· compares and contrasts results from each data collection method.
· is written in paragraph format.
· is written in accurate tense (past, present, future).
Summary
Checklist: Summary
· The first sentence is the purpose statement.
· The second sentence is the problem statement.
· continues with a reminder to the major headings of this chapter.
· only includes the purpose statement, problem statement, and reminder of the major headings.
Chapter Five: Recommendations
Overview
Checklist: Overview
· the first sentence is the purpose statement.
· the second sentence is the problem statement.
· concludes with a concise introduction to the major headings of the section.
· only includes the purpose statement, problem statement, and introduction to the major headings.
Recommendations
Checklist: Recommendations
· includes the Purpose of the study.
· includes the central research question.
· lists one to five specific recommendations in a numerical list.
· discusses each recommendation separately using headings.
· includes justification for each recommendation based on the data collected and literature reviewed.
· includes the implications (pros and cons).
Roles and Responsibilities of Stakeholders
Checklist: Roles and Responsibilities
· includes each recommendation under its own heading.
· describes the roles and responsibilities of each person needed to accomplish the recommendation.
· includes possible personnel implications (hiring, training, certifications).
Resources Needed
Checklist: Resources Needed
· includes a heading for each of the recommendations.
· includes enough detail to account for all resources.
· includes numerical values, if applicable.
· includes possible sources.
Timeline
Checklist: Timeline
· includes a timeline for each recommendation in table format.
· includes the date and action for completing each item.
· includes enough detail that the recommendation could be implemented effectively.
Summary
Checklist: Summary
· The first sentence is the purpose statement.
· The second sentence is the problem statement.
· continues with a reminder to the major headings of this chapter.
· ends with a concise reminder of the recommendations.
References
