Discussion: Problem Statement, Purpose, and Background A proposed study with a clearly defined purpose is more likely to benefit from a more focused research problem, and a firmer research plan and design. The purpose statement defines whether the study will be of value: What information is needed? How likely is this information to influence decisions? How important and timely is the study? What is at stake (O’Sullivan, Rassel, & Berner, 2008)? Filling in the blanks in a simple sentence in the template below will help you to focus your purpose statement.Use this template to complete the Purpose section of your Prospectus:The purpose of this _____ (quantitative, qualitative, or mixed-design) study is to (understand, describe, develop, discover) the _____ (central focus for the study) for ______ (the unit of analysis, person, processes, groups, site).Use the Prospectus Guidebook as your guide, and the Historical Alignment Tool (HAT) matrix as a guide for your planned research focus. The purpose of the HAT is to support the creation of your dissertation Prospectus by documenting both the developmental evolution of and the alignment among the problem statement purpose, potential significance, research question, theoretical framework, research design and methodology (“method of inquiry”), data collection and analysis method, and implications for positive social change. Every decision that you make regarding one of the components of your Prospectus should be thoughtful and deliberate in order to ensure that it aligns with the components that both precede and follow it. To do this well often takes a number of iterations as you research, gather, digest, and analyze new information about your research topic.Use of the HAT will provide iterative documentation of your rationale for making key research design and methodology decisions. The HAT should be updated after each Ph.D. residency and at the end of every quarter, to (a) validate your choices, or (b) explain how new knowledge or thoughts have informed changes in your dissertation research design and methodology.To prepare for this Discussion, review the Dissertation resources in this week’s Learning Resources. In addition, review the Walden’s Doctoral Capstone Resources located in this Week’s Resources, paying special attention to Learning to Accept Feedback. You have already received feedback during your first few weeks and it is important for you to know you will constantly receive feedback throughout the entire process. This at times can be overwhelming and frustrating. It is important you use these resources and all the resources on Walden’s Doctoral Capstone Resources. The better you understand what expectations are of you, the more successful you will be in this process and finishing the end goal of your Dissertation.By Day 3Post your research problem statement, and following the research problem statement, include both the purpose statement and background sections of your prospectus in the same post. You may attach a Microsoft Word document that includes the problem, purpose statement, and background sections of your prospectus if you wish, but the full text of the document needs to be included in your initial post to this discussion. Please keep in mind that your instructor may require a Word document attachment for purposes of evaluation, feedback, and grading.

I’m studying and need help with an art history question to help me learn."How are objects similar?" and "How are objects different?" The key to a good compare and contrast essay is to organize the sentences by theme where both works of art are discussed all the way through. What are the themes? You can choose any of the formal qualities - such as style, material, size, use of line, etc. that you already read about in Assignment #4 (Week 1 Module). You also should include a discussion of the objects' functions and meanings. So what was the object used for? who used it? where was it originally located? who was supposed to see or not see the works?**Remember, the most important thing is to discuss the works together. So for example, if you make a point that the materials are the same - both are made out of stone - you need to explain why that is important and talk about both works together. Or if the subject matter is different - why is it different? what is being portrayed in each work? Seated Bench Figure https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/31...Kneeling Bearded Figure https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/74...

After the meeting of the Board of Directors, the Chairwoman of the Board calls you into her office. She offers you a cup of coffee and is impressed with the information that you presented in the meeting and your understanding of new ventures. She says: “We’re ready to invest in a new generation of business leaders. There is so much talent arising from business schools and the passion for entrepreneurism, innovation, and business excellence helps to build a strong economy. I’d like you to work with a multicultural team of entrepreneurs to develop a global small business. You will need to prepare an executive business plan presentation for the global small business for the board of directors, a brand logo, and a prospective commercial that could be used to advertise the global small business’s product or service. If the global small business idea is successful, the Board of Directors may approve startup funding of up to 1 million dollars.” Using Bloomberg Businessweek B-School Connection resources, research entrepreneurism and small businesses, and create an executive business plan presentation that includes the following: Company Logo: An original creative graphic that identifies your company or brand. Company Information: The name and background of your global small business including founders, history, current number of employees, and location. Mission Statement: The purpose of your global small business. Product or Service: A description of the products or services that your global small business will offer. Market: The market for your global small business, including regions served and competitors. Advertising: An original creative commercial for the products or services. The commercial should be created using an online video technology or a presentation technology. Provide a link to the commercial in your PowerPoint presentation. Financials: The projected operational financial needs for your organization and the potential investments needed. Growth Potential: The projected financial and market growth of the company over 5 years. Provide a reference list at the end of your presentation.