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DSPPresentationsTemplatev4.1Nov2020.pptxDBA / DSP [Prospectus/Proposal/Final]
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-NAME OF STUDY HERE-
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Glenn R. Jones College of Business
DATE HERE
YOUR NAME HERE
General Information (DELETE THIS SLIDE)
Prospectus presentation is a condensed version of provided components.
Chapters 1-3 only; Chapter 4-5 slides are not used.
Total of 10-minute presentation.
Proposal presentation is in-depth version of provided components.
Chapters 1-3 only; Chapter 4-5 slides are not used.
Minimum 20-minute presentation.
Final DSP presentation is a brief review of Chapters 1-3 and an in-depth version of Chapters 4-5.
Provide all slides, but simplify Chapter 1-3 slides.
Minimum 20-minute presentation.
Delete template explanations from slides.
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Chapter 1 – Topic and Organization Background
Provide background of the organization (context).
Explain why this organization was chosen for the study.
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Chapter 1 – Problem Statement
Provide Formal Problem Statement.
Briefly explain why the problem exists and how the problem was discovered.
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Chapter 1 – Conceptual Background
Explain conceptual background (major topics and sub-topics) here.
Briefly state main theories/models used, at least two. (Full explanations are provided in Literature slides.)
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Chapter 1 – Research Questions
List research questions here.
Provide hypotheses, if used as part of mixed methods studies.
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Chapter 1 – Significance of Study
Explain potential significance of study in relation to scholarly advancement and practical implications.
How is it relevant to the field?
Will it reduce risks or increase organizational alignment?
Can it create competitive advantage?
Etc.
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Chapter 1 – Definition of Key Terms
Define relevant terms.
Dictionary format used; alphabetical order.
Example-
Term 1: brief definition provided (citation here)
Term 2: brief definition provided (citation here)
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Chapter 2 – Industry/Organizational Analysis
Provide analysis of organization.
Explain how organization relates to similar organizations in the field.
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Chapter 2 – Organizational Benchmarking
Provide benchmarks.
What does the organization use to provide comparisons of (internal and external) milestones?
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Chapter 2 – Literature Review
Provide significant references for major concepts and topic areas.
This shows your expertise in academic and practitioner literature.
May require more than one slide.
Format Example:
Yin (2006) provided key concepts relating to the case study design.
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Chapter 2 – Theoretical Foundation #1
Explain theories/models used as study foundation.
Must be cited from the literature.
How does it relate to your topic?
Use one slide for each theory/model; minimum of two are required.
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Chapter 2 – Theoretical Foundation #2
Explain theories/models used as study foundation.
Must be cited from the literature.
How does it relate to your topic?
Use one slide for each theory/model; minimum of two are required.
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Chapter 3 – Method and Design
State methodology (qualitative, mixed methods).
State design choice (case study, action research, process improvement).
Explain why these choices work best for your study.
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Chapter 3 – Population & Sample
Explain traits of the general and target populations used in the study.
Explain sampling process for gaining participants.
Explain sample size (total participants and number for each instrument used).
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Chapter 3 – Data Collection
Provide a step-by-step process for each data collection type.
Three sources of data required.
Instruments should be explained.
May require more than one slide.
(Generalize process for Prospectus)
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Chapter 3 – Data Analysis
Provide a step-by-step process for analysis of each source of data.
Cite the analysis process from literature.
May require more than one slide.
(Generalize process for Prospectus)
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Chapter 3 – Ethical Considerations
Explain any potential ethical concerns.
LOI/Site Authorization
Informed Consent
Participant Confidentiality
Data Protection
How did you mitigate any ethical concerns?
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Chapter 4 – Review of Collection Process
Provide a review of the collection process that occurred.
Used to confirm adherence to proposal.
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Chapter 4 – Review of Analysis Process
Provide a review of the analysis process that occurred.
Explain triangulation here, if used.
Used to confirm adherence to cited process in the proposal.
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Chapter 4 – Coding and Themes
Sample Table (Adapt as needed)
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| Codes Grouped Into Theme (n of data excerpts included) | Theme (n of data excerpts included) |
| Code 1 (# times) | Theme 1: (# times) |
| Code 2 (# times), Code 3 (# times) | Theme 1: (# times) |
Chapter 4 – Explanation of Findings
Explain findings gained from analysis.
Provide descriptive data of sample.
Relate to conceptual/theoretical framework/foundation.
Should require multiple slides.
Use Tables/Figures for quick reference.
This is the dominant section for Final DSP presentation.
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Answer the Research Questions
Format theme language to answer research questions
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| Research Questions # Research Question 1: | Themes # Theme 1: xxx Theme 2: xxx Theme 3: xxx |
| Research Question 2: | Theme 4: xxx Theme 5: xxx |
Chapter 5 – Implications of Study
Provide implications of your study results.
How will your study impact the field?
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Chapter 5 – Practical Recommendations
Provide recommendations for practical implementations.
This should relate to the organization and to the field, if appropriate.
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Chapter 5 – Research Recommendations
Provide recommendations for future research based on remaining questions from your findings.
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Questions
Are there any questions from the audience?
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Thank you!
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