Unit VIII Assignment

Prospectus Form

Student to complete this document and submit to chairperson to fulfill requirements of concept paper/prospectus.

Student Name:

Chairperson:

Submission Date:

1. What is the proposed title of Doctoral Research Study/Dissertation?

Identify a title that you might use for this study. This can be revised later as the study progresses.

2. What is the purpose of doing this study?

Identification of why the study needs to be done.

3. What is the problem statement?

Describe an issue or problem within a business area. Think about the relevance of the problem (because the study has never been done before does not demonstrate relevancy).

4. What is the background literature that supports/justifies a current and relevant problem that will be studied in this study?

Identify 10 research studies using the template below. Consult with your chairperson for an example of scholarly research articles that qualify as background literature.

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5. Identify and explain the theory or model are you using for your framework?

Describe how you would use this theory/model to support your study. Minimum length: 2

paragraphs.

6. What is the gap in the literature?

Identify a gap in the literature or an area that has not been studied or not fully studied. Minimum length: 3 paragraphs.

7. How does this study relate to business?

Explain how this study will inter-relate and impact business operations. Minimum length: 3 paragraphs.

8. What are the research questions and corresponding hypothesis’?

Identify clear and focused questions that are analytical in nature. Typically, this includes one research question and 2-8 hypothesis’.

9. What is the methodology and research design?

Work with your chair to determine the best method to conduct research and how you will gather the data. Include your rationale for using this methodology and research design. Minimum length: 4-6 paragraphs.

10. Who is the target population for the study?

This represents the population that you intend to examine with your study. Describe the individuals that will ask to complete your survey. Minimum Length: 1 paragraph.

11. How do you expect to get cooperation from the target population?

Describe a connection you may have with the target population and/or whether permissions are necessary to contact the individuals you would like to survey.

12. What are the challenges that might be encountered with this study?

Think about challenges associated with developing the topic, conducting the research, ensuring you have selected the right methodology, finding research subjects, data analysis, etc. Minimum length: 3 paragraphs.

13. What is the significance of this study?

Explain the importance of your study and how it will be beneficial to science, business and society. Minimum length: 1 paragraph.