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ProspectusPowerPointDraft1-OriginalProfessorComments.pptxPresentation on Ten Strategic Points Proposal
D’Ainsley Smith
Grand Canyon University
Professor Quade
September 9, 2021
v.4.16.21
Kristine Quade (KQ) - D'Ainsley: please go back to the GCU template --this must be from the master with the coaching notes in the notes section
Kristine Quade (KQ) - This should be the working title of your dissertation
Literature Review: Background to the Problem
Certifications offer heightened career advancement opportunities
Company employees are more confident and knowledgeable, reach job proficiency faster, are more reliable and perform at a higher level
The study focuses on certification and academic degree programs
The study provides insight on the larger related scale of employer valuation of academic degrees, certifications, and work experience
Kristine Quade (KQ) - Per the instructions and sample--this slide is to cover: Background: The research on this broad topic began in 18xx and has had three major focus areas and has evolved. Describe each one in 2 sentences and give examples of what they found out and the focus of the next major research area. Identify 4-6 arguments for the need such as (1) how it will contribute to the societal problem being solved, (2) how it will contribute to the current focus of research on that topic (3) who had identified need to do more research in related topics to it so they can argue it leads to their topic (4) there is mixed results in the literature so there is more research needed on … (5) most studies looked at the problems and you will reframe to look at solutions, (6) extending research to a new population (7) weaknesses and limitations in prior studies and how study will address this issue (8) How prior studies looked at a, b and c and how it correlated with y—and now you will combine to get a broader perspective Write this in 2-3 paragraphs as if for your Proposal: topic sentence no citation, 4-6 supporting arguments and a transition (no citation at the end!) You dont have any supporting citations on this slide
Literature Review: Problem Space
Umit, Esra, Kultigin & Serhat (2012), identified there has been limited empirical work to examine the relationship between the elements of career motivation and key employee behavior
Existing research fails to acknowledge that 50% of employers are most interested in experience (Wierschem & Mediavilla, 2018)
The research focuses on the employer’s relative valuation of academic degrees, certifications, and work experience
Kristine Quade (KQ) - This is too old
Kristine Quade (KQ) - This is too old
Kristine Quade (KQ) - Per the instructions were you are to have FIVE empirical articles from 2019-2021 that EACH cover: Citation, “conducted a (method/design) study with (# participants) to investigate (what) and found (what). The recommendation for further research was (what?).
Literature Review: Theoretical Foundations
Company employees put in long hours of study to achieve the highest level of professional standards
Professional certifications provide increased options to an individual’s career
Professional certifications are not a requirement in the corporate setting, however employees who attain them add/offer value to the organization
Employers desire candidates with up-to-date knowledge, and professional certifications that displays to them a person’s mastery of a particular technology or practice.
Kristine Quade (KQ) - This slide does not indicate what theory you are using. You are to provide a screen shot of the theory. Please look at the samples provided in the initial announcements as a model. They are not perfect but are really good! Please try to come on my next open office hours on Sept 16 (announcements
Literature Review: Review of Literature
Theme 1: Cognitive Development
Empirical research shows that a relationship exists between professional certification development and monetary value
Theme 2: Employee success
There is a connection between professional certification and employee success in terms of career development
Theme 3: Employee performance
Professional certifications leads to improved employee performance.
Kristine Quade (KQ) - Since there was nothing in the theory slide, I am not able to see if these align with the theory--please see the samples. What you have here is all about the context of the study which would be Theme 1 and only 2-3 pages.
Problem Statement
It is not known how corporate leaders value the use of professional certifications as a perceived profitability to their organization
Kristine Quade (KQ) - This is a yes/no question and is not framed according to the theory and design. See comments on the Purpose Statement slide
Research Questions and Phenomenon
RQ1: Do corporate leaders value the use of professional certifications as a perceived profitability to their organization.
RQ2: The Knowledge and information will be used based on conceptual framework
Phenomenon:
The research will consider if corporate leaders value employees with professional certification are more profitable than those without
The research question addresses the topic by seeking to unveil the importance of professional certification to organization’s profitability.
Kristine Quade (KQ) - I am not sure where this came from--your RQs need to be framed by the theory (which was not clear)
Kristine Quade (KQ) - The way you have this framed is as a quant study-- and is not a statement of the phenomena: Phenomena is defined as a fact, occurrence, or circumstance observed or observable. You are to discuss the nature of the issue that you are exploring. This means —what is going on that you are noticing? What makes individuals want to shop at Nordstroms and not another store? Describe this using your observational skills. This is not a restatement of the Problem Statement :)
Methodology Justification
| Qualitative | Quantitative |
| Seminal sources describing qualitative methodology: Qualitative methods Descriptive – Interviews /Focus Groups/Social Media Outputs/ Archival Documentation Analysis Stewart, C. J and Cash, W B Jr. (2017). Interviewing Principles and Practices. 15th edition. New York: McGraw Hill Education Nelson, G & Evans, S. D (2014). Critical Community Psychology and Qualitative Research: A Conversation. Qualitative Inquiry, 20(2), pp. 158-166. Doi: 10.1177/1077800413510873 | Seminal sources describing quantitative methodology: Quantitative methods questionnaires statistical analysis Apuke, O. D (2017). Quantitative Research Methods: A Synopsis Approach. Kuwait Chapter of Arabian Journal of Business and Management Review, 6(11), pp. 40-47. Doi: 10.12816/0040336 |
| Justification for qualitative: It can be done with small sample size. | Justification against quantitative: Requires large sample size |
Kristine Quade (KQ) - The instructions for this and the design slide are: You need to put your TWO cited definitions /descriptions for each method/design. THEN 2) use the wording provided to justify for any study that would use this method/design. If your definitions are soft--there is no justification. THEN 3) provide a statement that supports why the method/design is appropriate for your study.
Kristine Quade (KQ) - This is not a justification based on the definitions (missing) for the methods
Feasibility - Slide 1
Resources for study:
Research assistants
Training of research assistants
Ethical Concerns:
Confidentiality of information collected
Informed consent before continuing with the study
Kristine Quade (KQ) - Please move this to the end
Kristine Quade (KQ) - You will not be permitted to have an assistant for this study--it needs to be your original work!
Feasibility – Slide 2
Study Alignment with Program (Identify Program of Study):
The program of study is research
Feasibility Concerns:
There may be financial hardships
The study is feasible, because it will yield new information
Findings are beneficial to professional employees and the Corporation
Kristine Quade (KQ) - Well, what is your program--move this slide to the end
Kristine Quade (KQ) - This slide is about conducting the study--not about your financial concerns.
Kristine Quade (KQ) - As a "yes/no" it will not provide new information
Next steps
Begin research process, and literature review to understand the available information concerning the topic of choices
Organize and schedule meetings/appointments with business professionals and experts familiar with expected challenges when addressing the topic
Kristine Quade (KQ) - Move to the end of the deck
Design
| Design | Definition | Justification (use /not use) |
| Qualitative Descriptive | The qualitative descriptive involves collecting and analyzing data simultaneously. The analysis is descriptive in nature | Use |
| Phenomenological | Phenomenological creates an understanding of the scenario based on how it is experienced or perceived by the participants without further investigation | Not use |
| Narrative | The Narrative relies on the spoken or written presentations by participants | Not use |
| Case Study | Case Study is an in-depth investigation of a group or community by considering the history, development, and other aspects | Use |
| Grounded Theory | Ground Theory focuses on constructing theory from the data collected | Use |
Kristine Quade (KQ) - See instructions in the method slide This needs to be Redone--see the samples in the announcements for the rigor required here.
Purpose Statement
The purpose of this qualitative study is to determine if corporate leaders value the use of professional certifications as a perceived profitability to their Northern United States organization
Kristine Quade (KQ) - What is your design? That will determine the wording of the rest--there is no "determine" in the study---and the way you have this formulated is as a "yes/no" question --not enough for a dissertation!
Population, Target Population, and Sample
| Population | Target | Sample |
| 500 | 120 | 90 |
Kristine Quade (KQ) - Please see the sample for what is required here and redo
Instrumentation and Data Sources
| Data Sources #1 | Data Source #2 |
| Voice interview data Data will be recorded using an Echo Livescribe pen The data will then be transcribed using MyScribe The information will be converted into word format | Hand written data Data will be converted into word file |
Kristine Quade (KQ) - Please see the samples provided --what ARE the two sources of data? Interview and what else?
Data Collection Steps: Slide 1 Required permissions
Site approval needed
Permission to use each instrument or data source – not required because they will be developed by the researcher
Obtaining administrative guide and validation information on each data sources from owner/literature required
Results of the field tests for qualitative studies required
Results of the expert panel review for qualitative instruments such as interviews or observations required
GCU Chair and Committee Approvals required
AQR Approval required
IRB Approval required
Consent form from individual participants required
Required permissions/approvals (prior to data collection)
Kristine Quade (KQ) - What is your site? It was not identified in slide 14
Kristine Quade (KQ) - What normed and validated instrument are you using--you did not identify on slide 15
Kristine Quade (KQ) - This only applies if you are using a normed and validated instrument
Kristine Quade (KQ) - You are doing interview and what else--you did not indicate a questionnaire in slide 15;
Kristine Quade (KQ) - You did not indicate in slide 15 that you are using observations?
Data Collection Steps: Slide 2 Sampling Strategy and Sample Selection
| Strategy #1 | Strategy #2 | Strategy #3 | |
| Sampling Strategy Description | Convenient sampling – Choose participants based on their availability to respond to the research questions | Random sampling- Involves randomly selecting the participants from a list, all candidates have the opportunity to participate | Purposive sampling- Involves choosing specific participants |
| Sampling Steps | Identify organizations in Northern United States List the corporate leaders Identify leaders whose organizations only hire certified employees | Identify organizations in Northern United States 2. List the corporate leaders 3. Randomly select them from the list | Identify organizations in Northern United States List the corporate leaders |
| Sampling Selection Criteria | Available and willing to participate in the study | Once selected | Available and willing to participate in the study |
Kristine Quade (KQ) - This right here makes this strategy purposive. AND you will have a difficult time finding leaders that will be willing to answer a "yes/no" question
Kristine Quade (KQ) - This should match the strategy for your second source of data. You did not indicate what that second source is--please see the samples.
Kristine Quade (KQ) - You are using this strategy for the interviews and if that is your first source of data, please move to column 1.
Data Collection Steps: Slide 3 Collecting the Data
Step 1: Sample participants, CEO, and corporate leaders
Step 2: Inform professionals based on the intention of the study and obtain informed consent
Step 3: Conduct interviews
Step 4: Administer questionnaires
Step 5: Collection of questionnaires and recorded interviews
Kristine Quade (KQ) - Are these not your leaders? So why are you calling them "professionals?
Kristine Quade (KQ) - How? This need to be a full description of all of the steps. --see the samples
Kristine Quade (KQ) - Hum---so now you have questionnaires--these should be collected first and will affect slides 15, 16, 17. Needs to be fully describe in one slide with the interview process in another. Please see the samples. You will need to have 40+ responses to your questionnaire and since you did not discuss the theory, data source or sampling strategy, I strongly recommend that you come on my Sept 16 office hours to discuss your study
Data Collection Steps: Slide 4 Data Management and Storage
Where will you store the data? – The data will be stored in the data collection center
How long will you store the data? – Undetermined period
How will you protect the data? Data protection is provided through non-accessible control settings
How will you destroy the data? Participant questionnaires will be terminated, and recorded interviews/statements will be deleted
Kristine Quade (KQ) - Please go back to your CITI training for this answer--there is a proscribed time!
Kristine Quade (KQ) - This must be a physical location
Kristine Quade (KQ) - When? And how?
Data Analysis Steps: Slide 1
Data Source #1 – Analysis Strategy
Step 1: Data will be organized and prepared for analysis using MAXQDA
Step 2: Researcher will check, and identify emerging patterns from the transcribed data
Step 3: Researcher will identify themes addressing the question
Step 4: Researcher will use descriptive statistics to summarize the data
Kristine Quade (KQ) - Is this your interview? You must identify who's coding approach you are using and list the steps. You will need to do hand coding before you can use MAX to verify the results.
Kristine Quade (KQ) - Using who's approach
Kristine Quade (KQ) - No I, we, you, us, they, they, "the researcher"
Data Analysis Steps: Slide 2
Data Source #2 – Analysis Strategy
Step 1: Data will be organized and prepared for analysis using MAXQDA
Step 2: Researcher will check, and identify emerging patterns from the transcribed data
Step 3: Researcher will identify themes addressing the question
Step 4: Researcher will use descriptive statistics to summarize the data
Kristine Quade (KQ) - What is this second data source? You stated on one slide questionnaires? So you would present the analysis approach in the order collected.
List of References
Apuke, O. D (2017). Quantitative Research Methods: A Synopsis Approach. Kuwait Chapter of Arabian Journal of Business and Management Review, 6(11), pp. 40-47. Doi: 10.12816/0040336
Nelson, G & Evans, S. D (2014). Critical Community Psychology and Qualitative Research: A Conversation. Qualitative Inquiry, 20(2), pp. 158-166. Doi: 10.1177/1077800413510873
Stewart, C. J and Cash, W B Jr. (2017). Interviewing Principles and Practices. 15th edition. New York: McGraw Hill Education
Umit, A., Esra, A., Kultigin, A and Serhat, E. (2012). Relationships between career motivation, effective commitment and job satisfaction, Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences (58) pp. 355 – 362.
Wierschem, D and Méndez Mediavilla, F. A. (2018). Entry Level Technology Positions: No Degree Required. Journal of Information Systems Education, 29(4), pp. 253-268
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