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Introductory Remarks

Does not meet

The study overview is incomplete or unclear.

Key elements are inadequately addressed, all points are not supported in the literature, key concepts lack coherence and clarity. Not framed to proper program of study.

You might add more references to the general literature.

Statement of the Problem

Meets

Your study is novel, but you could do well to more explicitly state the problem: "A lack of diversity results in..."

Purpose of the Study

Meets

The purpose of the study is described and aligns to the stated problem, a summary of how the study will be/was conducted is provided.

Introduction to Theoretical/Conceptual Framework

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The theory(ies) or conceptual framework used to frame the study are identified and explained through use of the literature and study topic.

If multiple frameworks are used, a description is provided for how they interrelate within the context of the study topic and literature.

Nature of Study

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A brief overview of the study design, variables/constructs, instruments, and analyses is provided based on current literature describing why the proposed method and design were chosen to address the study’s research question(s).

This part s Strong!!!

Research Questions/Hypotheses

Does not meet

The research questions are incomplete or lack coherence, clarity, not testable, and/or not aligned to the problem and purpose.

The core concepts and/or operational variables are missing.

The hypotheses (quantitative studies only) are incomplete or lack coherence and clarity, are not testable or not aligned to problem, purpose, and/or design.

The research questions are strong, but the language "job performance" infers analyzing individuals' job performances whereas your DVs seem to be firm-level.

Significance of the Study

Meets

If you gave a preview of your findings this would be easier for the reader to detect.

Definition of Key Terms

Does not meet

The definitions of key terms are incomplete or unclear. Personal descriptions are used, too many common words are used, methods and theoretical terms are included.

"job performance" is ambiguous

Summary

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Chapter ends with a basic summary of the need and purpose of the study, method and design, anticipated contributions, and transitions into the next chapter.

APA Format

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Consistently applies fundamental APA formatting for TOC, List of Tables, List of Figures, throughout the Chapter. The template requirements are followed.

Writing / Presentation

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Follows conventions of scholarly writing, grammar, and punctuation.