Chapter 2

Dissertation Proposal Chapter 2 Draft

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Due Date: Aug 16, 2017 23:59:59       Max Points: 125 Details:

By this point, you should have enough information to construct a reasonable first draft of Chapter 2 of your dissertation proposal. In this assignment, you will draft Chapter 2 of your dissertation proposal.

General Guidelines:

Use the following information to ensure successful completion of the assignment:

· Download the most current version of the Dissertation Proposal Template from the DC Network.

· Refer to your research prospectus and the related feedback form your Chair, Methodologist, and Content Expert. 

· This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

· Doctoral learners are required to use APA style for their writing assignments. The APA Style Guide is located in the Student Success Center.

· You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.

Directions:

Locate and download the most current version of the Dissertation Proposal Template.

Compile all of the revisions, notes, and feedback you have to date from your research prospectus and use them to formulate a first draft of Chapter 2 of the research proposal.

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Chapter 2: INTRODUCTION (TO THE CHAPTER) AND BACKGROUND (TO THE PROBLEM) This section describes the overall topic to be investigated, outlines the approach taken for the literature review, and argues the evolution of the problem based on the gap or need defined in the literature from its origination to its current form. (Minimum 2-3 pages. Component is addressed clearly and comprehensively. No gaps are present that leave the reader with questions.

35.0 %Chapter 2: THEORETICAL FOUNDATIONS/CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK This section identifies the theory (ies) or model(s) that provide the foundation for the research. This section should present the theory (is) or models(s) and explain how the problem under investigation relates to the theory (is) or model(s). The theory (is) or models(s) guide the research questions and justify what is being measured (variables) as well as how those variables are related (quantitative) or the phenomena being investigated (qualitative). (Minimum 2-3 pages). Component is addressed clearly and comprehensively. No gaps are present that leave the reader with questions.

Chapter 2: REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE This section provides a broad, balanced overview and synthesis of the existing literature related to the proposed research topic. It identifies topics, themes, trends, and conflicts in research methodology, design, and findings. It describes the literature in related topic areas and its relevance to the research topic and research approach. It provides an overall analysis and synthesis of the existing literature examining the contributions of this literature to the field; identifying the conflicts; and relating the topics, themes, and results to the study topic and research approach. Accurate, empirical research citations are provided for all ideas, concepts, and perspectives. The researcher's personal opinions or perspectives are not included. (Minimum 30 pages). Component is addressed clearly and comprehensively. No gaps are present that leave the reader with questions.

Chapter 2: SUMMARY This section restates what was written in Chapter 2 and provides supporting citations for key points. The summary section reflects that the learner has done his or her due diligence to become well-read on the topic and can conduct a study that will add to the existing body of research and knowledge on the topic. It synthesizes the information from the chapter to define the gaps in or identified research needs arising from the literature, the theory(ies) or model(s) to provide the foundation for the study, the problem statement, the primary research question, the methodology, the design, the variables or phenomena, the data collection instruments or sources, and the population to be studied. It then provides a transition discussion to Chapter 3. (Minimum 1-2 pages). Component is addressed clearly and comprehensively. No gaps are present that leave the reader with questions.

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