discussion board

Prepare and submit a written draft of your proposed research question/sub-questions, rationale, definitions and hypothesis for your future MGT 8800 independent study research project as outlined in the course syllabus.  The attached Powerpoints provide guidance and more information on completing this draft.  

The research question/sub-question(s), if answered through conducting your research, would solve your problem.  It must be clearly related to the problem statement and structured such that it clearly summarizes the purpose and focus of your proposed research effort.  The research question and any sub-questions should be clear, concise, definitive, unambiguous and easily understood by anyone who reads it.  

The rationale,  is a brief summary of the need for the research study.  Why is this topic being examined?  Definitions are a list of the terms you believe need to be defined for this research proposal for clarity or are not commonly known terms.  

The hypothesis is a brief statement of what you believe is the solutions to your stated problem and/or the answer(s) to your stated research question(s) that you will be able to prove through your proposed research.   Your hypothesis, rationale and definitions will also comply with the following general formatting requirements: 

•1 page •Typed using a 12-point Times New Roman or Courier font •Double-spaced throughout entire paper •Use a 1-1/2 inch margin on the right side of each page and 1 inch margins on the top, bottom, and left sides of each page •Page header will include your name and the date of submission