Prof Writing & Proposal Devel

Task:  Write a condensed (2.5 - 3 pages or more is fine) chapter 1 for your mock dissertation topic.  You will use the section headers required from the university dissertation handbook.  See examples provided and the rubric. 

The following section headings are required:

Overview (1-2 well developed paragraphs)

Background and problem statement (1-2 well developed paragraphs)

Purpose of the study (1 well developed paragraph)

Significance of the study (1 well developed paragraph) 

Research Questions (numbered list)

Limitations of the Study (1 short paragraph)

Assumptions (1 short paragraph)

Definitions (list)

Summary (1 well developed paragraph)