Research Concept Guide: Task 2 – Research Questions & Methodology

The problem statement should be clear and concise and presented in a single paragraph with less than 250 words. Only primary scholarly sources published within 5 years of your anticipated graduation date may be used in this section. The first sentence must begin with, “The general problem to be addressed is...(insert problem)”, and include consequences that arise from the problem, “... resulting in... (insert the consequences of the problem)”. The general problem sentence must be an overarching problem clearly related to the candidate’s degree/cognate that can be proven to exist based on multiple current (within five years) sources from the literature. The consequences should provide a broad but clear statement regarding the negative outcomes that result from the existence of the general problem. (i.e., The general problem to be addressed is the challenges leaders face gaining employee support for new initiatives resulting in the inability of organizations to make critical changes.) Next, the researcher will provide current literature support for the assertions made in the general problem sentence from primary scholarly sources published within five years of your anticipated graduation date. The candidate must demonstrate that the problem does exist supported by scholarly sources. Refrain from providing background on the problem, solving the problem, or providing recommendations on how to solve the problem. The goal of the problem statement is to demonstrate that the problem exists and . because of the problem, consequences are happening. (i.e., Smith (2024) stated that many high-level leaders struggle with effectively projecting an engaging vision for a new initiative which makes it difficult to gain employee buy-in.) The problem statement must end with, “The specific problem to be addressed is the potential (insert narrowly focused problem)... within the selected single case study organization possibly resulting in…(insert potential consequences of the problem)”. The specific problem sentence must be a narrowly focused subset of the general problem that is practical to study within the constraints of the program. It is important to note that the specific problem might not have been demonstrated to exist in the narrowly focused area. Using words like possible or potential in the specific problem sentence helps avoid bias.

Specific Problem Statement Example: The specific problem to be addressed is the possible challenges leaders within the retail industry within the selected singe case organization face gaining employee support for new product development intiatives resulting in the possible inability of the organization to carry out critical product line changes.

Relationship to Leadership (DSL) or Degree Related Cognate (DBA) (Not part of the problem statement.)

The purpose statement clearly describes the intent/focus of the study. Simply put, the purpose of the study is to extend the current body of knowledge to a specific context identified in the general and specific problems through answering the research question and sub-questions. The research project will essentially fill a gap where knowledge is missing. The study must rest solidly on the foundation provided by the existing body of knowledge and be clearly connected to it.

The purpose statement should be a single paragraph with less than 250 words and should include the specific design of study (i.e., qualitative single case study) being conducted. The purpose statement should include descriptive words such as explore or understand. The purpose statement must begin with, “The purpose of this qualitative single case study is to...”.

Research questions form the basis of inquiry for the study and are used to guide the researcher in addressing the problem statement. Research questions guide in the choice of methodology for the study. Qualitative research questions are those that seek to understand or explain while quantitative research questions seek to relate or measure.

Begin with a paragraph of less than 250 words that introduces the research question and sub-questions and relates them in general to the problem being studied. There is only one main research question. The research question may have sub-questions to be explored (no more than 3). The questions should be designed to solicit in-depth answers rather than a yes/no.

For the purposes of the ADRP, the central research question must follow one of the two formats:

· How can the problem of (identify the problem) be solved?

· How can (practice or issue) be improved?

The research question is well-developed when it satisfies the following criteria:

· The research question is derived from the problem and purpose statements.

· The research question follows one of the two formats provided above.

RQ (Main Question)

RQa. (Sub-question)

RQb. (Sub-question)

RQc. (Sub-question)

Following the list of research questions, provide a detailed discussion of how each question directly addresses an element of the problem being studied. Then, discuss how, taken together, they completely address the specific problem being studied.

Research Question Related to the Specific Problem Statement Example :

Specific Problem Statement Example: The specific problem to be addressed is the possible challenges leaders within the retail industry within the selected singe case organization face gaining employee support for new product development intiatives resulting in the possible inability of the organization to carry out critical product line changes.

Research Question Example: How can the problem of lacking employee support be improved?

Discuss flexible designs using scholarly research and what types of research flexible designs are best suited to study. Please note that textbooks are not considered scholarly sources. Discuss the appropriateness of a flexible design for your study.

The ADRP is limited to a flexible qualitative single case study design only. Discuss the appropriateness of using a qualitative single case study and what types of research are best suited for this style of study.

The summary is a brief overview of what was discussed in the section. New information should not provided.

Include an introductory paragraph to the research framework section.

The diagram must include all the elements found in the framework listed below. Provide a diagram showing all elements of the framework and flow of information, action, and ideas that lead to outcomes.

The concept conveys the relationship that is central to the problem. The concept should be discovered through researching peer-reviewed literature regarding your specific problem. After researching the literature, describe how the concept is related to the specific problem using peer-reviewed scholarly sources. Lead with a descriptor (short name for the concept), and then three to four sentences that describe how the concept is related to the specific problem. Include scholarly support for each assertion.

Concept Name. Discuss how the concept is related to the crux of the problem using multiple scholarly sources.

Concept Name. Discuss how the concept is related to the crux of the problem using multiple scholarly sources.

Concept Name. Discuss how the concept is related to the crux of the problem using multiple scholarly sources.

The actors will be your participants. Research the actors in the peer-reviewed literature regarding your specific problem. After reviewing the literature, describe how the actor is related to the specific problem using peer-reviewed scholarly sources. Lead with a descriptor and then three to four sentences that describe how the actor is related to the specific problem.

Actor Name. Discuss how the actor is related to the crux of the problem using scholarly sources.

Actor Name. Discuss how the actor is related to the crux of the problem using scholarly sources.

The constructs should be discovered by researching peer-reviewed literature regarding your specific problem. After reviewing the literature, describe how the construct is related to the specific problem using peer-reviewed scholarly sources. Lead with a descriptor and then three to four sentences that describe how each construct is related to the specific problem.

Construct Name. Discuss how the construct is related to the crux of the problem using scholarly sources.

Construct Name. Discuss how the construct is related to the crux of the problem using scholarly sources.

Construct Name. Discuss how the construct is related to the crux of the problem using scholarly sources.

Provide a detailed discussion of the interaction and flow of information and action between the elements of the research framework.

Begin this section with an introductory paragraph of less than 250 words that provides an overview of the section. Provide appropriate sub-headings. Develop a list of potential industries, markets, regions, or organizations where your qualitative single case study could be conducted. Explain how and why this is a good choice. Include appropriate citations for all factual assertions.

The summary is a brief overview of what was discussed in the section. New information should not be provided.

Provide an introductory paragraph explaining what will be discussed in this section.

In a minimum of 300 words, provide a clear connection between Biblical principles and the concepts chosen for your study. Include specific examples and references from Scripture. Support all assertions, including those about the Bible, with scholarly sources from within five years of your anticipated graduation year.

In a minimum of 300 words, provide a detailed discussion of how your research, in particular, will fulfill this requirement and integrate a Christian worldview. Be sure to include specific scripture references that illustrate the relationships.

Provide a summary paragraph highlighting key information in this section.

Provide a 300 to 500 word summary of the research concepts, location, and biblical perspective.

References will be formatted using the current APA style. Ensure all DOIs or journal URLs are active hyperlinks.

ALL CAPS, NO MORE THAN 50 CHARACTERS 20

An annotated bibliography in APA 7th edition includes two main components for each source: the reference citation and the annotation (200 words for each reference). Below are the guidelines on how to properly format an annotated bibliography in APA style. Make sure to put your references in alphabetical order.

· Start your entries on the left margin. Properly cite the source in APA format.

· Use a hanging indent for each reference entry (the first line is flush left, and subsequent lines are indented 0.5 inches)

· The annotation should be indented 0.5 inches from the left margin (same as a block quote.

Author, A. A. (Year). Title of the article. Name of the Periodical, volume(issue), #-#, https://doi.org/xxxx

This is where you summarize and evaluate the source. Discuss the main points, relevance to your research, and any strengths or weaknesses of the work. Provide a description of why this is a credible source. Discuss of how this reference supports the existence of the general problem and the consequences of the problem identified in the general problem sentence.