Dissertation Topic: The change in Post-Covid Era for Costumes Textiles Supply Chain

The following outline provides important assignment details for this course, week by week. You are responsible for all of the assignments given. Please refer to the Detailed Description of Each Grading Criteria beginning in the syllabus for specific information about each assignment.

· Reading: American Psychological Association (7th ed.).

· Chapter 1: Scholarly Writing and Publishing Principles

· Reading: Creswell & Creswell (5th ed.)

· Chapter 1: The Selection of a Research Approach

· Reading

· Evaluating Internet Research Sources – http://www.virtualsalt.com/evalu8it.htm

· DQ Answers by Wednesday at 11:59 p.m.

· Post DQ Peer Responses by Saturday at 11:59 p.m.

· Activity 1 due by Sunday at 11:59 p.m.

Each week you will write and submit a section of your prospectus which should include peer-reviewed references cited within the text in response to the assigned activities and discussion questions. The instructor will provide feedback, suggestions, and sometimes questions to focus your thinking or critique to improve your writing.

Discussion Question 1 - CLO 1, CLO 10

Using your textbook, LIRN-based research, and the Internet, respond to the following question:

· Identify the field in which you are interested in doing your potential dissertation research. Explain the aspects of this field that attract your attention.

Respond to at least one peer enhancing the collaborative learning environment.

Activity 1 - CLO 1, CLO 10

Many times, students choose topics that are too broad to be consistent with the timeframe and the capacity of the student for completing the dissertation.

· Please provide a detailed description of the topic that you chose for your potential dissertation and its connection to the field that you mentioned in answering this week’s discussion question.

Note that the chosen topic may be refined in the assignments in the subsequent weeks.

Assignments to complete this week:

· Reading: American Psychological Association (7th ed.).

· Chapter 2: Paper Elements and Format

· Reading: Creswell & Creswell (5th ed.)

· Chapter 2: Review of the Literature

· Post DQ Answers by Wednesday at 11:59 p.m.

· Post DQ Peer Responses by Saturday at 11:59 p.m.

· Activity 2 due by Sunday at 11:59 p.m.

Each week, students must post one (1) initial posting and one (1) peer response for every discussion question. Please see Grading Criteria for Discussion Board Participation on pages 8-9 of the syllabus for Discussion Questions and Response expectations.

Each week you will write and submit a section of your prospectus which should include peer-reviewed references cited within the text in response to the assigned activities and discussion questions. The instructor will provide feedback, suggestions, and sometimes questions to focus your thinking or critique to improve your writing.

Discussion Question 2 - CLO 2, CLO 10

Consider the following prompt and compose your response post with supporting examples:

Please examine the literature review section of one of the peer-reviewed articles listed in Appendix 2 (available on GAP under “Supplemental Material” folder) or other scholarly article of your choice that could intrigue your interest for the topic of your dissertation. Then discuss how did the author(s):

· Compare and contrast each source to other relevant literature on the topic?

· Argue, or provide evidence, that each source contributes to the body of knowledge about the topic?

· Synthesize the ideas to assess the state of knowledge on the topic, and identify the existing gap?

Please note you may use your selected article as one of the articles for activity 2.

In addition to the textbook, include a minimum of two (2) scholarly references and cite them within the text of your discussion.

Respond to at least one peer enhancing the collaborative learning environment.

Activity 2 - CLO 2, CLO 10

· Review resources within the field you have chosen for your research, find at least three (3) recently published resources that support/justify a current and relevant problem in your discipline or professional field and critically analyze each of the resources. Include evidence that provides the justification for your potential research problem by (a) an in-text citation; (b) what problem was studied; (c) the findings of the study; (d) why this research is important in relation to your study; and (e) include a statement that summarizes prior research done on your potential topic and the need for your proposed research.

Please provide, in addition to the textbook, a minimum of two (2) scholarly references and cite them within the text of your activity.

Please see Grading Rubrics for Discussions, Activities, Final Prospectus and Prospectus presentation on pages 6-9 of the syllabus.

Assignments to complete this week:

· Reading: American Psychological Association (7th ed.).

· Chapter 4: Writing Style and Grammar

· Chapter 5: Bias-Free Language Guidelines

· Reading: Creswell & Creswell (5th ed.)

· Chapter 5: The Introduction

· Chapter 6: The Purpose Statement

· Post DQ Answers by Wednesday at 11:59 p.m.

· Post DQ Peer Responses by Saturday at 11:59 p.m.

· Activity 3 is due by Sunday at 11:59 p.m.

Each week, students must post one (1) initial posting and one (1) peer response for every discussion question. Please see Grading Criteria for Discussion Board Participation on pages 8-9 of the syllabus for Discussion Questions and Response expectations.

Each week you will write and submit a section of your prospectus which should include peer-reviewed references cited within the text in response to the assigned activities and discussion questions. The instructor will provide feedback, suggestions, and sometimes questions to focus your thinking or critique to improve your writing.

Discussion Question 3 - CLO 3, CLO 4, CLO 10

· The problem stated in the article

· The purpose of the study

· Alignment of the purpose with the identified problem

Please note that some of the papers you read may not be organized in the same sequence as it comes in the prospectus.

Respond to at least one peer enhancing the collaborative learning environment.

Activity 3 - CLO 3, CLO 4, CLO 10

Complete the following sections of your Potential Prospectus:

· State the general problem you identified through reading the literature.

· State the specific problem you are going to study for addressing the identified gap.

· Develop the purpose of your proposed study and start by using terms such as “The purpose of this”:

· Qualitative study is to explore, understand, describe,…….

· Quantitative study is to examine, analyze, predict,……

· For mixed methods studies, both terminologies are used

Please provide, in addition to the textbook, a minimum of two (2) scholarly references and cite them within the text of your activity.

Please see Grading Rubrics for Discussions, Activities, Final Prospectus and Prospectus presentation on pages 6-9 of the syllabus.

Assignments to complete this week:

· Reading: American Psychological Association (7th ed.)

· Chapter 6: Mechanics of Style

· Reading: Creswell & Creswell (5th ed.)

· Chapter 3: The Use of Theory

· Chapter 7: Research Questions and Hypotheses

· Post DQ Answers by Wednesday at 11:59 p.m.

· Post DQ Peer Responses by Saturday at 11:59 p.m.

· Activity 4 is due by Sunday at 11:59 p.m.

Each week, students must post one (1) initial posting and one (1) peer response for every discussion question. Please see Grading Criteria for Discussion Board Participation on pages 8-9 of the syllabus for Discussion Questions and Response expectations.

Each week you will write and submit a section of your prospectus, which should include peer-reviewed references cited within the text in response to the assigned activities and discussion questions. The instructor will provide feedback, suggestions, and sometimes questions to focus your thinking or critique to improve your writing.

Discussion Question 4 - CLO 5, CLO 6, CLO 10

· The theoretical or conceptual framework of the study and alignment with the problem statement

· The study’s research questions and hypotheses if the study is quantitative

· Alignment of the research questions with the study’s purpose

In addition to the textbook, include a minimum of two (2) scholarly references and cite them within the text of your discussion.

Respond to at least one peer enhancing the collaborative learning environment.

Activity 4 - CLO 5, CLO 6, CLO 10

Theoretical or Conceptual Framework:

· Discuss the theories or concepts that support your study; and justify the relevance to your research problem, purpose, and the nature of your study.

Research Questions:

· After reviewing Chapter 7 of the Creswell textbook, create at least three (3) research questions, precise and aligned with the purpose of the study, that will be the guide to what needs to be done to conduct the research.

· State the research questions (and the hypotheses for quantitative studies) in the manner that implicitly identifies the underlying applicable methodology.

Please provide, in addition to the textbook, a minimum of two (2) scholarly references and cite them within the text of your activity.

Please see Grading Rubrics for Discussions, Activities, Final Prospectus and Prospectus presentation on pages 6-9 of the syllabus.

Assignments to complete this week:

· Reading: American Psychological Association (7th ed.)

· Chapter 8: Works Credited in the Text

· Reading: Creswell & Creswell (5th ed.)

· Chapter 8: Quantitative Methods

· Chapter 9: Qualitative Methods

· Chapter 10: Mixed Methods Procedures

· Post DQ Answers by Wednesday at 11:59 p.m.

· Post DQ Peer Responses by Saturday at 11:59 p.m.

· Activity 5 is due by Sunday at 11:59 p.m.

Each week, students must post one (1) initial posting and one (1) peer response for every discussion question. Please see Grading Criteria for Discussion Board Participation on pages 8-9 of the syllabus for Discussion Questions and Response expectations.

Each week you will write and submit a section of your prospectus, which should include peer-reviewed references cited within the text in response to the assigned activities and discussion questions. The instructor will provide feedback, suggestions, and sometimes questions to focus your thinking or critique to improve your writing.

Discussion Question 5 - CLO 7, CLO 10

Use the article you chose in the week 2 Discussion and information from Chapters 8, 9, and 10 of the Creswell textbook to discuss the research method chosen by the author(s) and analyze its alignment with the research questions.

In addition to the textbook, include a minimum of two (2) scholarly references and cite them within the text of your discussion. Respond to at least one peer enhancing the collaborative learning environment.

Activity 5 - CLO 7, CLO 10

Complete the following Section of your Potential Prospectus.

The nature of the study should include the following:

· Research method: quantitative, qualitative, or the mixed methods

· Research design in alignment with your research method

· Data needed, how you will access the data, and provide indications that the needed data can be accessed.

· Description of data collection method: direct observation, interviews, survey instrument, experimental design, archival, proprietary information, publicly available data, etc.

· Description of any data collection instrument(s) that is planned to be used and any pilot study needed (e.g., if you design your own survey).

· Description of planned data analysis, including statistical tests

Remember, the prospectus and proposal will be written in the future tense.

Please provide, in addition to the textbook, a minimum of two (2) scholarly references and cite them within the text of your activity.

Please see Grading Rubrics for Discussions, Activities, Final Prospectus, and Prospectus presentation on pages 6-9 of the syllabus.

Assignments to complete this week:

· Reading: American Psychological Association (7th ed.)

· Chapter 7: Tables and Figures

· Reading: Creswell & Creswell (5th ed.)

· Chapter 8: Quantitative Methods

· Chapter 9: Qualitative Methods

· Chapter 10: Mixed Methods Procedures

· Post DQ Answers by Wednesday at 11:59 p.m.

· Post DQ Peer Responses by Saturday at 11:59 p.m.

· Activity 6 is due by Sunday at 11:59 p.m.

Each week, students must post one (1) initial posting and one (1) peer response for every discussion question. Please see Grading Criteria for Discussion Board Participation on pages 8-9 of the syllabus for Discussion Questions and Response expectations.

Each week you will write and submit a section of your prospectus, which should include peer-reviewed references cited within the text in response to the assigned activities and discussion questions. The instructor will provide feedback, suggestions, and sometimes questions to focus your thinking or critique to improve your writing.

Discussion Question 6 - CLO 8, CLO 9, CLO 10

Use the article you chose in the Week 2 Discussion to discuss the study’s significance to the research field and related professional practice:

· The main contribution of the author to the field of study and generalizability of the research findings

· The value of the study for the related professional practice and the social impact of the research

In addition to the textbook, include a minimum of two (2) scholarly references and cite them within the text of your discussion.

Respond to at least one peer enhancing the collaborative learning environment.

Activity 6 - CLO 8, CLO 9, CLO 10

Complete the following section of your prospectus:

Significance of the study:

· Justify the expected significance of the proposed study by delineating its potential contribution to the field relevant to your research, professional practice, and the social impact of your research.

Note: you should use non-confirmatory language, such as:

“The potential findings of my study might lead to a better understanding of outsourcing.”

“The evaluation of employee attitudes could help improve company production.”

Please provide, in addition to the textbook, a minimum of two (2) scholarly references and cite them within the text of your activity.

Please see Grading Rubrics for Discussions, Activities, Final Prospectus and Prospectus presentation on pages 6-9 of the syllabus.

Assignments to complete this week:

· Reading: American Psychological Association (7th ed.)

· Chapter 9: Reference List

· Reading: Creswell & Creswell (5th ed.)

· Chapter 8: Quantitative Methods

· Chapter 9: Qualitative Methods

· Chapter 10: Mixed MethodsProcedures

· Post DQ Answers by Wednesday at 11:59 p.m.

· Post DQ Peer Responses by Saturday at 11:59 p.m.

· Activity 7 is due by Sunday at 11:59 p.m.

Each week, students must post one (1) initial posting and one (1) peer response for every discussion question. Please see Grading Criteria for Discussion Board Participation on pages 8-9 of the syllabus for Discussion Questions and Response expectations.

Each week you will write and submit a section of your prospectus, which should include peer-reviewed references cited within the text in response to the assigned activities and discussion questions. The instructor will provide feedback, suggestions, and sometimes questions to focus your thinking or critique to improve your writing.

Draft of the Prospectus 7:

· Revise all sections of the prospectus that you developed during previous weeks and submit the entire draft, using the prospectus template, including appendices (if relevant).

· Include the title page and a complete and properly formatted reference list for all in-text citations.

· The draft of the prospectus should include at least 15 pages, excluding title page, table of contents, references, and appendices.

Please note the draft of your prospectus will be distributed to SMEs, methodologists, and chairs for their indication of interest to serve in your potential future dissertation committee.

Please see Grading Rubrics for Discussions, Activities, Final Prospectus and Prospectus presentation on pages 6-9 of the syllabus.

Assignments to complete this week:

· Reading: American Psychological Association (7th ed.)

· Chapter 12: Publication Process

· Post DQ Answers by Wednesday at 11:59 p.m.

· Post DQ Peer Responses by Saturday at 11:59 p.m.

· Prospectus Presentation due in class

· Final Project due by Sunday at 11:59 p.m.

Each week, students must post one (1) initial posting and one (1) peer response for every discussion question. Please see Grading Criteria for Discussion Board Participation on pages 8-9 of the syllabus for Discussion Questions and Response expectations.

The Final Prospectus - CLO1, CLO 2, CLO 3, CLO 4, CLO 5, CLO 6, CLO 7, CLO 8, CLO 9, CLO 10

Please note, in addition to your textbook, your prospectus should contain at least ten scholarly references in a cumulative list that incorporates all sources cited during the past weeks of the class. All references should be cited within the prospectus text.

The Prospectus - Presentation

Create at least 10 slides of PowerPoint presentation which summarizes your potential prospectus that will be presented in the class to your peers and potential dissertation committee members. The presentation should include a summary of each section of your prospectus. The presentation will be followed by questions and answers.

Please note, in addition to your textbook, your prospectus should contain at least ten scholarly references in a cumulative list that incorporates all sources cited during the past weeks of the class.

Please see Grading Rubrics for Discussions, Activities, Final Prospectus and Prospectus presentation on pages 6-9 of the syllabus.

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/create-a-bibliography-citations-and-references-17686589-4824-4940-9c69-342c289fa2a5

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1. Put your cursor at the end of the text you want to cite.

2. Go to References >  Style, and choose a citation style.

3. Select Insert Citation.

4. Choose Add New Source and fill out the information about your source.

Once you've added a source to your list, you can cite it again:

5. Put your cursor at the end of the text you want to cite.

6. Go to References > Insert Citation, and choose the source you are citing.

1. To add details, like page numbers if you're citing a book, select Citation Options, and then Edit Citation.

Create a bibliography

With cited sources in your document, you're ready to create a bibliography.

1. Put your cursor where you want the bibliography.

2. Go to References > Bibliography, and choose a format.

Tip: If you cite a new source, add it to the bibliography by clicking anywhere in the bibliography and selecting Update Citations and Bibliography.

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Add citations in a Word document

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In Word, you can easily add citations when writing a document where you need to cite your sources, such as a research paper. Citations can be added in various formats, including APA, Chicago-style, GOST, IEEE, ISO 690, and MLA; however, at Westcliff University, we only use APA style. Afterwards, you can create a bibliography of the sources you used to write your paper.

To add a citation to your document, you first add the source that you used.

Add a new citation and source to a document

1. On the References tab, in the Citations & Bibliography group, click the arrow next to Style and click the style that you want to use for the citation and source. For example, social sciences documents usually use the MLA or APA styles for citations and sources.

2. Click at the end of the sentence or phrase that you want to cite.

3. On the Reference tab, click Insert Citation and then do one of the following:

· To add the source information, click Add New Source, and then, in the Create Source dialog box, click the arrow next to Type of Source, and select the type of source you want to use (for example, a book section or a website).

· To add a placeholder, so that you can create a citation and fill in the source information later, click Add New Placeholder. A question mark appears next to placeholder sources in Source Manager.

4. If you choose to add a source, enter the details for the source. To add more information about a source, click the Show All Bibliography Fields check box.

5. Click OK when finished. The source is added as a citation at the place you selected in your document.

When you've completed these steps, the citation is added to the list of available citations. The next time you quote this reference, you don't have to type it all out again. You just add the citation to your document. After you've added a source, you may find you need to make changes to it at a later time. To do this, see Edit a source.

Notes: 

· If you've added a placeholder and want to replace it with citation information, see Edit a source.

· If you choose a GOST or ISO 690 style for your sources and a citation is not unique, append an alphabetic character to the year. For example, a citation would appear as [Pasteur, 1848a].

· If you choose ISO 690-Numerical Reference and your citations still don't appear consecutively, you must click the ISO 690 style again, and then press ENTER to correctly order the citations.

1. Click at the end of the sentence or phrase that you want to cite, and then on the References tab, in the Citations & Bibliography group, click Insert Citations.

2. From the list of citations under Insert Citation, select the citation you want to use.

The list of sources that you use can become quite long. At times, you might need to search for a source that you cited in another document.

1. On the References tab, in the Citations & Bibliography group, click Manage Sources.

If you open a new document that does not yet contain citations, all of the sources that you used in previous documents appear under Master List.

If you open a document that includes citations, the sources for those citations appear under Current List. All the sources that you have cited, either in previous documents or in the current document, appear under Master List.

2. To find a specific source, do one of the following:

· In the sorting box, sort by author, title, citation tag name, or year, and then look for the source that you want in the resulting list.

· In the Search box, type the title or author for the source that you want to find. The list dynamically narrows to match your search term.

Note: You can click the Browse button in Source Manager to select another master list from which you can import new sources into your document. For example, you might connect to a file on a shared server, on a research colleague's computer or server, or on a Web site that is hosted by a university or research institution.

1. On the References tab, in the Citations & Bibliography group, click Manage Sources.

2. In the Source Manager dialog box, under Master List or Current List, select the source you want to edit, and then click Edit.

Note: To edit a placeholder to add citation information, select the placeholder from Current List and click Edit.

3. In the Edit Source dialog box, make the changes you want and click OK.

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