Catherine Owens

Discussion: Research Proposal

Following the Prospectus Form approval, students will create a research proposal before beginning their research. In this Discussion, students will review the Doctoral Study Guide (attached) and discuss the various aspects of the research proposal.

To Prepare for this Discussion:

· Review the elements of the Proposal

· Consider the relationship between the Prospectus, Proposal, and Doctoral Study

By Day 4

Post in your initial posting information that addresses the following questions:

· Explain each section of the research proposal.

· Outline all the steps required to have an approved research proposal.

· What roles does the IRB approval play in the research proposal?

· What is the difference between the Proposal Oral defense and the Doctoral Study Oral defense?