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SAINT LEO UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

DIRECTED RESEARCH DBA 780-784

I. RECOMMENDED TEXT:

Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, Seventh Edition (American Psychological

Association, 2020)

II. COURSE DESCRIPTION: During continuous enrollment in DBA 780-784, the student will

complete the submission of an approved proposal including Chapters 1, 2, and 3, and complete the submission

of approved manuscript including Chapters 4 and 5. The student will also conduct the research for the

dissertation in keeping with guidelines prescribed by the Institutional Review Board, University policy,

School of Business policy, and the rules of ethics, This course functions to emphasize social responsibility,

innovation, and accountability to foster a new form of leadership focused on creating vibrant and sustainable

organizations as an integral part of the dissertation and the DBA program as a whole. Prerequisites:

Candidacy Status. The committee identified and charged. DBA 765 completed.

Learning Outcome Method of Assessment

1 Dissertation Proposal

2 Dissention Manuscript

3 Final Dissertation Defense

III. LEARNING OUTCOMES:

Upon completion of these courses, the student will be able to:

l. Plan scholarly research that is of significance to the business environment and demonstrates the Candidate's

initiative and resourcefulness.

2. Produce an original written manuscript following the steps outlined in the dissertation milestones,

3. Execute the dissertation process in a way that fosters Saint Leo University Core Values;

specifically, "Integrity" and "Responsible Stewardship" as the student adds to the existing body of

knowledge.

IV. METHOD OF ASSESSMENT:

GRADING SCALE:

P-Pass, F=Fai1,

Note: Successful completion of this sequence of directed research courses (P) requires successful

completion of each milestone associated with the dissertation phase of the DBA program. Refer to

Appendix A — Dissertation Milestones, Appendix B – Dissertation Progress Plan, Appendix C

– Dissertation Progress Report, Appendix D – Grading Rubric

Doctoral Dissertation Originality Policy

To complete the degree of Doctor of Business Administration, the student must write and publish a doctoral

dissertation that is approved by the faculty and department director.

A doctoral dissertation must be based on scholarly work and peer-reviewed publications and the student shall be

the sole author of the written work. Co-authors are not allowed.

While students are allowed to hire a statistician to assist with statistical analysis results, the student is responsible

for interpreting the research findings and writing Chapters 4 and 5 in their own words.

Upon completion of the final dissertation, the student’s document will be submitted to Turnitin which will include

an originality report and an AI report that will be viewed by the faculty chair.

Appendix A

COURSE

DISSERTATION MILESTONES

STATUS

Not Started

In Progress

Complete

DBA 770 1 Confirmation of IRB training and CITI certification

BEFORE DBA 765

2 Assignment of final Dissertation Committee

DBA 765 3

Comprehensive Exam Results

DBA 780 4 Submitted draft of chapters 1 - 3 to committee

DBA 781 5 Submitted formal written proposal (chapters 1 - 3)

DBA 781 6 Submitted proof of professional editing (at Chair’s discretion)

DBA 781 7 Schedule the oral dissertation Proposal Defense (Must include Word and PPT documents)

DBA 781 8 Successful completion of Dissertation Proposal Defense (if scheduling allows)

DBA 782 9 Successful completion of Dissertation Proposal Defense (if not completed in 781)

DBA 782 10 Submitted IRB Application

DBA 782 11 Received IRB Approval

DBA 782 12 Commenced Data Collection (as applicable)

DBA 783 13 Completed data collection

DBA 783 14 Submitted final written dissertation (chapters 1 - 5)

DBA 783 15 Submitted proof of professional editing

DBA 783 16 Scheduled final oral dissertation final defense (Include Word and PPT documents)

DBA 783 17 Successfully completed final oral defense of dissertation

DBA 783 18 The decision of Dissertation Final Defense

DBA 784 18.5 Continuous Enrollment (if necessary)

DBA 801 19 Revisions to the Dissertation Following the Final Defense & Professional Editing by an approved editor

DBA 801 20 Approval of Final Dissertation from SLU's Review Representative

DBA 801 21 Submission of Turnitin confirmation sheet

DBA 801 22 Submission of Copyright Request

DBA 801 23 Successful Submission of Dissertation to the ProQuest Repository

DBA 801 24 Confirmation of completed graduation application

NOTES: • Dissertation Milestones are associated with specific courses. • Timely degree completion depends on The successful completion of all milestones. • Students may only proceed to DBA 801 with Chair's approval.

Appendix B

Dissertation Progress Plan

Student Name

Course

Student ID#

Date

What are your dissertation study plans for this course? Examples: Complete

Dissertation Proposal (Chapters 1, 2, and 3) or Defend Dissertation Proposal

What do you expect to have completed at the end of the course? Examples:

Successful Defense of Dissertation Proposal.

Dissertation Chair Comments: Please share feedback regarding the student submission give

feedback regarding the expected student progress.

Appendix C

Dissertation Progress Report

Student Name Student ID#

Course Date

What progress have you made toward dissertation completion in this

course? Examples: Successful Defense of Dissertation Proposal.

Dissertation Chair Comments: Please share feedback regarding the student submission and

give feedback regarding the expected student progress. Use additional Sheets if necessary.

Appendix D for DBA 780- GRADING RUBRIC – DISSERTATION PROPOSAL DRAFT

DBA 780 GRADING RUBRIC – DISSERTATION PROPOSAL DRAFT

Required components for Dissertation Proposal Draft (Pass/Fail) Failure to include these categories will result in a failing grade.

• Chapter 1: Introduction

o Introduction o Problem background o Statement of the Problem o Purpose of the Study o Research Questions o Assumptions, Limitations, and Delimitations o Conclusion and Transition to Chapter 2

• Chapter 2: Review of the Literature

o Introduction o Conceptual / Theoretical Framework and Model o Review of the Literature (organized by construct or theme) o Conclusion and Transition to Chapter 3

• Chapter 3: Methodology

o Introduction o Research Design (include model and discussion of internal

and external validity)

o Research Questions and Hypotheses o Population and Sample o Instrumentation (including survey items and scales) o Data Collection o Data Analysis

o Conclusion and Transition to Chapter 4

ALL REQUIRED

COMPONENTS

INCLUDED:

PASS

OMITS REQUIRED

COMPONENTS:

FAIL

The draft of the dissertation proposal should indicate that the student has made significant progress toward completing the final proposal.

Failure

Passing

1. Knowledge Research Depth and Critical Thinking (Chapter 1)

• Problem background and statement

• Purpose of the study

• Research questions

• Assumptions and limitations

Makes unsupported claims and fails to

explicitly utilize examples and theories

from the literature to support premises.

Supports premises

with specific examples and constructs while applying high-level

critical thinking skills.

2. Integration, Analysis, and Comprehension of the current literature (Chapter 2)

• Introduction

• Conceptual / Theoretical framework and model

• Review of literature

The literature search had significant

shortfalls and was not comprehensive, the

theoretical framework and model are not well

grounded in the literature and the review

of the literature omits parts

of the model.

A literature search was well thought-out

and executed, the theoretical framework

and model are well grounded in the literature, and a

review of the literature addresses

all key aspects of model.

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Appendix D for DBA 780- GRADING RUBRIC – DISSERTATION PROPOSAL DRAFT

The draft of the dissertation proposal should indicate that the student has made significant progress toward completing the final proposal.

Failure

Passing

3. Organization, formulation, logic, and identification of key points in the Methodology (Chapter 3)

• Research Design and Model

• Internal and External Validity

• Research questions and hypotheses

• Population and sample

• Instrumentation

• Data Collection

• Data Analysis

The methodology is not

well organized, and issues surrounding data collection and

analysis issues are not well thought out.

The methodology is organized, points of

response are distinct, no major foreseeable issues surrounding data collection and analysis, and the methodology is

executable.

4. Demonstration of Theory Knowledge and Usage of Theoretical Models

Terminology and

theoretical models are not appropriately used.

Terminology and theoretical models are used in a manner that

produces crisp and persuasive

understanding.

5. Proper use of APA Formatting Style Missing references and

citations. Multiple issues with correct usage of APA style.

Good use of references and

citations. Scholarly use of APA style.

6. Grammar. Word, choice, and terminology Word choice and

sentence structure are not suitable for

doctoral-level work.

Word choice and sentence structure

meet expectations for doctoral-level work.

7. Composition and Punctuation Excessive typographic,

spelling, and punctuation errors.

Errors are rare.

FEEDBACK TO STUDENT:

STUDENT MUST RECEIVE A PASSING GRADE ON TWO OF THE FIRST THREE CRITERIA AND THREE OF THE LAST FOUR CRITERIA IN ORDER TO RECEIVE A PASSING GRADE FOR THE COURSE. PROPOSAL.

FINAL GRADE:

PASS _ FAIL _

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