PH.D Dissertation_about 100+pages_APA 6th_Ed_Format

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I need help with writing Doctoral (DBA) dissertation work. It is about 100+ pages. Please review the attached Handbook for writing dissertation and let me know if you ever have done this type work and ONLY if you can do this kind of very serious work

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Handbook to the Doctor of Business (DBA) Dissertation Final Project To be issued to “Doctoral Candidates” February 2017 Table of Contents Purpose and Organization of the Dissertation Final Project Guide .................................................1 Design Aspects of the Dissertation Final Project……………………………………….1 Procedure for Doctoral Candidates through the Dissertation Final Project Blocks….…………...1 Doctoral Research ............................................................................................................................1 The Dissertation Finall Project Plan is Presented in three (3) Courses………………….2 Doctoral Research Grading Protocol ...............................................................................................2 Grade Definition ..............................................................................................................................3 Attendance Requirements ................................................................................................................3 The Dissertation Final Project Committee.......................................................................................3 Doctoral Chair and Committee Responsibilities…………………………………………………..4 Responsibilities of the Doctoral Candidate………………………………………………………..5 The Prospectus .................................................................................................................................5 Conducting and Documenting the Dissertation Final Project .........................................................6 The Doctoral Oral Defense ..............................................................................................................6 0|Page Parts of the Dissertation Final Project .............................................................................................8 The Abstract .....................................................................................................................................8 The Introduction...............................................................................................................................8 Chapters 2,3,4, and 5.......................................................................................................................8 Formatting and Writing your Doctoral Dissertation Final Project ..................................................9 HANDBOOK TO THE DISSERTATION FINAL PROJECT FOR THE DOCTOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (DBA) DEGREE Purpose and Organization of the Dissertation Final Project Guide The Dissertation Final Project handbook provides doctoral candidates a practical guide to starting the Dissertation Final Project process and through fruition of the doctoral degree. This document details the steps in this dissertation doctoral project. Doctoral Candidates – Definition: Students in the DBA program are considered “Doctoral Candidates” upon successful completion of all the coursework and examinations, including the qualifying and comprehensive examinations, and being in good academic and financial standing with the University. Design Aspects of the Dissertation Final Project The Dissertation Final Project is designed as an integrated approach, comprised of research and application components. Doctoral candidates, working closely with their Dissertation Doctoral Project Chair and Committee members, are to develop a specific topic of interest that advances and contributes to their chosen field of study. The Dissertation Final Project topic can be discussed prior to the start of the Dissertation Final Project Block 1 with the doctoral candidates, professors, and administrative staff. Ultimately, the Dissertation Doctoral Project topic will be finalized and approved as part of the Prospectus which is to be completed during BUS 785, Dissertation Final Project Block 1. The Doctoral Final Project is designed to be delivered in a 5-chapter format across 3 course blocks, and culminating in an oral defense. Procedure for Doctoral Candidates through the Dissertation Final Project Blocks • • BUS 780 is the final core course of the DBA program DBA students shall concurrently enroll in BUS 780 and 785 1|Page • • • Enrollment into BUS 785: Dissertation Final Project Block 1 o Selection and formation of chair and committee members o Prospectus o Approval of Prospectus o Development, Submission, and Approval of Chapter 1-Introduction Enrollment into BUS 790: Dissertation Final Project Block 2 o Development, Submission, and Approval of Chapter 2-Literature Review o Development, Submission, and Approval of Chapter 3- Methodology o Approval of Research Application o Approval of Chapters 1, 2, and 3 by Proposal Approval Committee Enrollment into BUS 795: Dissertation Final Project Block 3 o Development and Submission of Chapter 4; Results o Development and Submission of Chapter 5; Summary o Successful Oral Defense encompassing all 5 Chapters to Chair and Committee Members Doctoral Research In support and pursuit of candidacy for the Doctor of Business (DBA) degree, doctoral students submit a scholarly written report, Dissertation Doctoral Project with original research and investigation as its foundation. This final project/ is indicative of high academic integrity and rigor, congruent with doctorate level studies. The doctoral Dissertation Final Project can result the completion of a practical application of a business administration problem or theory or the proposal of a new theory which is based on conceptual topics and phenomenon covered in course work. The Dissertation Final Project should have a purpose, research question, problem, with associated research hypothesis and questions, comprehensive literature review, methodology for research, data collection, analysis of the results, and a discussion of results. Doctoral research for a Dissertation Final Project is a major undertaking and doctoral candidates should expect to devote resources to the process and have some type of support system to ensure successful completion. The doctoral Dissertation Final Project plan is presented in three (3) courses: BUS 785: Dissertation Final Project Block 1 (4 semester credit hours) This course is 8 weeks in length designed to guide students in the preparation of completing an original Dissertation Doctoral Project. Student begins the course by selecting a committee chair and committee members. Students will develop a work plan which outlines a time line for each task to be completed within the 8-week course. Each week students are required to state their weekly progress in Weekly Discussion Areas in GAP. Students must define a specific topic for a project/dissertation, write and submit a prospectus for approval, and form a project/dissertation committee. Students will obtain scholarly research of the selected specific topic, critically evaluate the research, conduct a preliminary review of the literature and information sources related to the proposed research and specific topic and write and submit the introduction to the project/dissertation (chapter one) for approval. If committee members do not approve chapter 1, it will be sent back to the doctoral candidate with recommendations and required edits. Subsequently, the doctoral candidate must implement 2|Page recommendations and edits and resubmit for final approval. Finally, the student must submit a report on the developed work plan which provides a comprehensive summary of the work completed according to the initial work plan. Deliverables: Dissertation Chair and Committee Work Plan Approved Prospectus Approved Chapter 1 Report on Work Plan Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of all DBA program course requirements and the comprehensive examination. BUS 790: Dissertation Final Project Block 2 (6 semester credit hours) This course is 16 weeks in length and designed to guide students in the preparation of completing an original project/dissertation. Students must develop, write, and submit the literature review (chapter 2) for approval. If committee members do not approve chapter 2, it will be sent back to the doctoral candidate with recommendations and required edits. Subsequently, the doctoral candidate must implement recommendations and edits and resubmit for final approval. Upon approval (of chapters 1 & 2), students will begin writing the methodology (chapter three) and submit for final approval. If committee members do not approve chapter 3, it will be sent back to the doctoral candidate with recommendations and required edits. Subsequently, the doctoral candidate must implement recommendations and edits and resubmit for final approval. The student must submit a research application to the Research Committee for approval. If the research committee does not approve the research application the student must implement recommendations and edits and resubmit for final approval. Deliverables: Work Plan Approved Chapter 2 Approved Chapter 3 Approved Research Application Approval of Chapters 1, 2, and 3 by the Proposal Approval Committee Report on Work Plan Prerequisite(s): BUS 785 Work Plan Any Deliverable(s) not completed in the previous block(s) in approved status Report on Work Plan BUS 795: Dissertation Final Project Block 3 (4 semester credit hours) This course is 8 weeks in length and is designed to guide students in the preparation of completing Chapters 4 and 5 and the final defense of the Dissertation Doctoral Project. Students will complete data 3|Page collection, analysis and interpret the results, and then draw conclusions based on results and literature review. Subsequently, students write and submit the results (chapters four and five). If committee members do not approve chapter 4, it will be sent back to the doctoral candidate with recommendations and required edits. Subsequently, the doctoral candidate must implement recommendations and edits and resubmit for final approval. If committee members do not approve chapter 5, it will be sent back to the doctoral candidate with recommendations and required edits. Subsequently, the doctoral candidate must implement recommendations and edits and resubmit for final approval. Upon implementation of any recommendations and edits by the chair or committee members, Students will complete the original project/dissertation by making any necessary revisions, recommendations, and edits. A final document (Final Paper) consisting of all five (5) chapters will be submitted (in APA, 6th ed. Format) Finally. Students will prepare and deliver an oral defense of the Dissertation Doctoral Project to the chair, committee members, and the University for approval. The oral defense is comprised of a complete PowerPoint presentation that depicts the doctoral candidate’s Dissertation Doctoral Project in its entirety. In conjunction with the Chair, committee members, a member from the research committee and the university will plan for the final defense. The student will present the final defense before the aforementioned staff members for approval. If committee members do not approve the Dissertation Doctoral Project PowerPoint presentation and/or paper, they will be sent back to the doctoral candidate with recommendations and required edits. Subsequently, the doctoral candidate must implement recommendations and edits and resubmit for final approval. Deliverables: Work Plan Approved Chapter 4 Approved Chapter 5 Approved Final Paper Approved Final Oral Defense Dissertation Doctoral Project Report on Work Plan Prerequisite(s): BUS 785, BUS 790 Doctoral Research Grading Protocol At the end of each doctoral Dissertation Final Project courses, students receive a grade of “PR” (Progressing), a grade of “NC” (No Credit), or a grade of “LP” (Limited Progress). A grade of PR indicates that the student is progressing toward completion of the doctoral research; a grade of NC indicates that the student should receive no credit toward the doctoral research that session; and a grade of LP indicates that a student has progressed at a slower rate and has not met all course objectives. The initial and final oral defense of the doctoral candidate will follow other, specific grading criteria as described under “The Doctoral Oral Defense” section Grade Definition 4|Page PR (progress) = the doctoral Dissertation Final Project chair assigns a grade of PR when the student has completed all of the requirements for the course. All assignments have been approved and student successfully posted in weekly discussion area. Subsequently, the student continues to the next course. LP (limited progress) = The Dissertation Final Project chair assigns a grade of LP when it is determined that only minor adjustments, revisions, and/or edits are required to complete the course. 80% of all assignments must be approved by Chair and the student must demonstrate positive attendance throughout the course. Meaning each week the student successfully post in the Weekly Discussion Area. F (fail) = Students who fail to meet attendance requirements or the course objectives will receive a grade of F for the course. Students must repeat the course successfully before proceeding to the next course. Attendance Requirements Students are required to stay in communication with the chair and other committee members by posting weekly progress in GAP. Every academic week will track attendance requirements that the university has set forth. Students who fail to post within the first seven days of a term, or who miss two consecutive weeks of posting, are in jeopardy of being dropped from the DBA program. THE DISSERTATION FINAL PROJECT COMMITTEE Committee Selection Process Upon successfully completing all of the coursework including the comprehensive examination and being in good academic and financial standing with the University, students become “Doctoral Candidates” for the DBA degree. At this stage, students begin the doctoral Dissertation Final Project research process; initiated by the issuance of the “Handbook to the Dissertation Final Project”. The doctoral candidates must submit a Dissertation Doctoral Final Project chair and committee selection form to the University that identifies the candidates proposed selection of their project/dissertation chair and committee member(s). The doctoral candidate is guided by a doctoral committee chair and at least two (2) committee members. Requirements for Selected Dissertation Final Project Chair and Committee Members The chair and 2 committee members must be approved by the DBA Program Chair and Dean of Business and are selected for their academic credentials, and expertise related to content, methodology, research, and analytical abilities. The Doctoral Committee Chair and all committee members are to possess terminal doctorate degrees in the field of business or a related discipline from accredited universities and be an employee of the University Dissertation Final Project Chair and Committee Selection Form Procedure: 5|Page The doctoral candidate must obtain signatures for the selected chair and committee member indicating their approval to serve in the identified capacity (either as a chair or a committee member). The signed form is presented to the DBA Program Chair for approval and signature. The Program Chair submits the form to the Dean of the College of Business for approval. A copy of the completed form is provided to the student. The research involved in the doctoral study is the product of the doctoral candidate. However, this process is a collaborative effort between the doctoral candidate and the approved Dissertation Doctoral Project chair and committee Dissertation Final Project. The candidate’s fundamental responsibilities and the doctoral research chair and committee’s supporting responsibilities are outlined below. If faculty or professor is terminated or can no longer serve as a part of the Dissertation Final Project due to death, illness, or other extenuating circumstances, the University will perform its due diligence to ensure that the student continues with his or her Dissertation Final Project. Role and Responsibilities of Dissertation Final Chair and Committee Members Dissertation Final Project Chair: The function of the doctoral committee chair is to provide guidance throughout the doctoral Dissertation Final Project and research process, and to offer content and methodology support through fruition of the degree and successful defense. It is the responsibility of the Dissertation Final Project chair to schedule conferences with doctoral candidate to review weekly progress reports, work plan, progress, and provide support and guidance at least bi-weekly (once every two (2) weeks) either oncampus or using other media sources (i.e. teleconference, zoom). This occurs throughout all Dissertation Final Project blocks BUS 785, 790, and 795 and includes extension blocks. The role of the Dissertation Final Project chair is mainly that of a facilitator and to ensure that University policies and procedures are followed, and that the doctoral candidate is making satisfactory progress throughout the dissertation blocks. The Dissertation Final Project chair also serves to reconcile the doctoral candidates research efforts are in accordance to proposed research questions and hypotheses, and meet the criteria for a successful final oral defense. The function of the doctoral committee member(s) is to provide guidance and expertise pertaining to the content derived by the doctoral candidate and serve as content and subject-matter experts. It is the responsibility of the doctoral committee member(s) to stay in continuous communication with the doctoral candidate at least on a bi-weekly basis. It is also the responsibility of committee member(s) to schedule conferences with the committee chair person at least on a bi-weekly basis to ensure that communication amongst all involved in the Dissertation Final Project process in continuous and is supportive in nature. This occurs throughout all Dissertation Final Project blocks BUS 785, 790, 795, and includes all extension blocks Dissertation Final Project Committee Members: It is the responsibility of the Dissertation Final Project chair and committee member(s) to make themselves available for scheduled appointments as needed, initial defense, and final defense. The 6|Page communication with doctoral students, the committee chair and its members will be facilitated by the student services coordinator to ensure that doctoral candidate support is available and continuous throughout the entire Dissertation Doctoral Project process to include all dissertation blocks, BUS 785, 790, and 795 as well as the final defense itself. The Dissertation Final Project research committee member serves as the support structure in several areas including content and methodology and provides guidance throughout the doctoral process. Doctoral Candidates should consider, and adopt, any suggestions from the committee which are approved by the Dissertation Doctoral Project chair. The final project/doctoral committee members are responsible for working closely with the doctoral candidate in a collegial and professional manner. Responsibilities of the Doctoral Candidate The doctoral candidate’s responsibility in the doctoral Dissertation Final Project research process includes the following: 1. Proposing a viable project that has collectable data to support conclusions. 2. Management of the doctoral research process. This includes initiation of and continuation of communications with the doctoral Dissertation Doctoral Project chair and committee members. Communications between the doctoral candidate and committee chair, and other committee members should be done via Zoom teleconference or in-person when possible. This is to ensure that no ambiguity exists in the communication between the doctoral candidate and all committee members. Email and other forms of communication may be used as needed for updates. Any references to meetings moving forward in this document makes reference to via Zoom teleconference and/or in-person. 3. Completing weekly progress reports in GAP and bi-weekly meetings with Dissertation Doctoral Project chair. 4. Meeting and abiding by the deadlines in the written and approved work plan. 5. Successful completion of an initial defense. 6.. Conducting ethical research which adheres to the approved written methodology received by the Research Committee. 7. Successful completion of a final defense. 8. Incorporating any feedback and recommendations from Dissertation Doctoral Project chair and committee members. 9. Having a deliverable; a , scholarly written and edited final draft of the doctoral Dissertation Final Project research which adheres to APA style manual and that meets the content and quality standards of the University that is successfully defended. 7|Page The doctoral candidate is responsible for keeping the doctoral Dissertation Final Project research chair and committee members informed of developments as the research study is conceptualized, designed, and conducted, and the product is written. A doctoral candidate may consult with a statistician or other methodologist, and a university-approved editor, but in no case should any person other than the doctoral candidate conduct the work associated with the doctoral Dissertation Final Project research. If an event occurs that prohibits the progression and completion of the Dissertation Final Project research, the doctoral candidate must communicate with the doctoral committee chair to obtain advice, service, or assistance. If any significant modifications need to be made to the timeline, the candidate must seek approval from the Dissertation Doctoral Project chair, DBA Program Chair, and the Dean. The Prospectus The prospectus serves to outline the proposed investigation in an APA formatted paper that is no longer than 15 pages that describes the proposed Dissertation Final Project research. The prospectus should provide enough information to help prospective committee members determine if their interests and backgrounds would be appropriate for serving on the committee. The components of the prospectus should include the following: (a) a specific topic for the Dissertation Final Project; (b) the stated problem to be addressed, significance of the problem, purpose of the proposed research study; (c) an initial review of any literature that is related to the selected Dissertation Final Project research topic, that is sufficient enough to inform what is, and is not, known about the proposed topic; (d) research question(s) and/or research hypotheses as appropriate; (e) and anticipated research methodology (especially if it is a quantitative research). Documenting the doctoral Dissertation Final Project progress: Work Plan and Report on Work Plan BUS 785, 790, and 795 including the extension blocks began with the development of a work plan which the doctoral candidate will review with his or her Dissertation Final Project chair for approval. Upon approval, the doctoral candidate will begin work as planned. The conclusion of the aforementioned courses and extension blocks will include a report on the work plan which will indicate all tasks (s) which have been completed and any task (s) which have not been completed or are pending approval. Documenting the Dissertation Final Project progress: Weekly Progress Reports Each week the doctoral candidate should submit weekly progress reports to GAP. Throughout the Dissertation Final Project, data collection process, the candidate should be writing and revising the various sections of the doctoral project/dissertation draft. Writing Chapters 1-3 of the Dissertation Final Project No specific length requirement for the doctoral Dissertation Final Project research study has been set. However, the length must be appropriate to properly address all of the research questions and/or 8|Page hypotheses and must reflect doctoral level rigor and academic quality. As a general rule, a minimum of at least 100 pages should be adhered to. The Abstract The abstract should not exceed 300 words, and should reflect an accurate and complete account, in summary form, of the doctoral Dissertation Doctoral Project research study. The abstract should be a representation of the facts of the study. An example of content for the abstract can include (a) problem statement as it relates to the nature and purpose of the Dissertation Final Project, (b) methodology employed with accompanying procedures, (c) results and conclusions, and (d) recommendations for future research in the same or related subject area. The Introduction (Chapter 1) This part of the Dissertation Final Project introduces the main aspects of the project. It should include the topic of study (clearly delineated), the statement of the problem or purpose of the study, research question(s) and/or research hypotheses, definitions of terms, identification of the limitations and delimitations, and an explanation as to the significance or justification of the study that depicts a worthiness of doctoral research. Chapters 2 and 3 The information contained in each of these chapters will vary based on the Dissertation Final Project topic, and the methodology used. Your Dissertation Final Project committee chair will provide you with guidance and a roadmap for completing Chapters 1-3 of your research study. Your committee chair will discuss specific aspects of each of these sections and will include methodology, research design, population and sampling procedures, instrumentation (surveys), procedures, assumptions, limitations, and delimitations. FORMATTING AND WRITING YOUR DISSERTATION FINAL PROJECT Writing Style and the APA Manual The preferred and indeed required writing style for the doctoral Dissertation Final Project research study is the APA format. The latest revision of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, or APA manual should be used. Submission of Research Application to Research Committee: During Bus 790 the doctoral candidate will complete the methodology section of the Dissertation Final Project and submit an application to the Research Committee for approval. Upon receiving the approval 9|Page of the research committee, the doctoral candidate may complete the approved research for his/her study. Strict Adherence to Methodology and Conducting Research Strictly adhering to the methodology described in the research application which must align with the methodology written in Chapter 3 of the Dissertation Final Project, the doctoral candidate will conduct and complete research. Submission of Research Proposal to Proposal Approval Committee: During Bus 790 the doctoral candidate will complete chapters 1, 2, and 3 of the Dissertation Final Project and submit the research proposal to the Proposal Approval Committee for approval. Upon receiving the approval of the research proposal, the doctoral candidate may complete the approved research for his/her study The Doctoral Semi-Final Paper, Turnitin, and Power Point Presentation Doctoral Candidates must prepare and submit a complete semi-Dissertation Final Project doctoral research draft to the committee chair and its members for perusal. This serves as a final review and recommendations should be implemented to produce a Dissertation Final Project, and prior to requesting a final oral defense. Finally, the doctoral candidate must submit the document to Turnitin® and then submit a confirmation report to the doctoral project/dissertation research committee. At the oral defense, the doctoral candidate presents the Dissertation Final Project research study in its entirety. The deliverables (in hard-copy and digital form) that must be presented at the final defense are the written Dissertation Final Project (Chapters 1 thru 5), and the representation of the Dissertation Final Project in the form of a PowerPoint presentation; the PowerPoint is to be presented during the oral defense. During the defense, the doctoral candidate must present all major key points, which include: 1. Concepts and the nature of the study, and purpose of the study. 2. A brief explanation pertaining to the literature review 3. The research methodology that was employed 4. The data collection process 5. The results and its analysis as it pertains to research questions and hypotheses 6. Discussions, conclusions, and any recommendations The doctoral candidate is responsible for understanding, knowing, and responding to any aspect of the research conducted. The doctoral candidate is directly answerable to the doctoral committee chair and 10 | P a g e its members. Questions asked may relate directly to any part of the Dissertation Final Project research or evaluation conducted, and may involve theoretical probing, and/or questions pertaining to the broader application of the research conducted. The Doctoral Final Oral Defense The final oral defense of the doctoral Dissertation Final Project research is performed at the conclusion of the program. This is a formal proceeding that is conducted with the seriousness and dignity and is the culmination of the doctoral candidate’s formal doctoral degree program. The defense is open to the public, and the campus community is notified. If the doctoral program has been conducted entirely on-line, doctoral candidates have the option of presenting their oral defense by either commuting to campus, or conducting their oral defense online. In the case of an on-line oral defense, the doctoral candidate will use the approved teleconferencing software, currently Zoom. The teleconferencing software can be accessed through our student portal or directly from www.zoom.us. Both teleconferencing components, video and audio, are required for the online oral defense. The doctoral candidate will present their defense to the Dissertation Final Project chair and committee members who will be present on-campus in a room designated and equipped with teleconferencing software and hardware. Both teleconferencing components, video and audio, will be utilized on-campus by the chair and committee members during the defense. Important: It is the sole responsibility of the doctoral candidate to successfully defend his or her Dissertation Final Project, and to deliver a Final Paper. Please note that the doctoral candidate may not be successful, even though all committee chair and member(s) recommendations and edits have been implemented. The doctoral candidate must go beyond what is written in the Final Paper and what is presented in the Dissertation Final Project PowerPoint. This ultimately and specifically means that the doctoral candidate must possess all the knowledge learned and set forth in the Final Paper and Dissertation Final Project presentation, and successfully demonstrate expertise congruent with other experts in the field of study. Following the oral defense, the doctoral candidate and any audience members are excused. At that point, the doctoral committee chair confers with committee members and reaches a consensus. In the event where there is disagreement and no consensus amongst the chair and committee members, the Dissertation Final Project chair’s decision will supersede any other committee members’ decision and be final. Subsequently, the doctoral candidate and any other audience members are summoned back into the room at which time, the decision of the chair and or committee will be announced. Dissertation Final Project research projects are evaluated based on criteria appropriate to the nature and purpose of the doctoral research and the committee reaches one of the following conclusions. 1. Pass: The Committee (with the chair superseding) approves the doctoral Dissertation Final Project research study in its entirety (neglecting any minor editorial changes in formatting for publication purposes). 11 | P a g e 2. Pass with some Content Revisions: The committee (with the chair superseding) approves the Dissertation Final Project research study, contingent on specific revisions as stated by the committee. Doctoral Candidates must make the required revisions, and then resubmit the Dissertation Final Project research study to the committee for final review and approval. 3. Major Content Revisions Required: The committee (with the chair superseding) does not approve the doctoral Dissertation Final Project research study as presented. Specific feedback and/or criteria as to why the committee reached this decision are presented to the doctoral candidate. The doctoral candidate meets with the committee members to develop a plan for revision. Subsequently, the resubmission of the doctoral Dissertation Final Project and a second oral defense is warranted and must be scheduled. 4. Fail: The committee (with the chair superseding) concludes that fatal flaws in the Dissertation Final Project research study exist. Failure to execute or develop one or more chapters is the basis for this decision. As an example, the modification of the target population, changing the research instrumentation without prior committee approval, and/or incorrectly implementing or interpreting data analyses, and plagiarism are all contributors in the decision to assign this grade. This means that the doctoral candidate has failed to successfully defend the doctoral Dissertation Final Project research study and may not be conferred the degree, and as such may not assume the title of “doctor,” and may not attempt to disseminate or publish the Dissertation Final Project research study as written in any way. PARTS OF THE DOCTORAL FINAL PROJECT/DISSERTAION A fairly common format for the doctoral Dissertation Final Project research study is listed below. The format will vary depending on the type of project/dissertation that is performed. The organization of the doctoral Dissertation Final Project research study typically is divided into the following sections: 1. Title, signature, dedication, acknowledgements, and table of contents pages 2. Abstract 3. Introduction - The topic, problem background, definitions, significance of the study, an overview of the literature and the methodology to be used (Chapter 1) 4. Review of the Literature (Chapter 2) 5. Methodology (Chapter 3) 6. Data Analysis and Results (may include more than one chapter) (Chapter 4) 7. Discussion, Conclusions, and Recommendations (Chapter 5) 8. Reference List Page 9. Appendices (e.g., Survey Instruments, Interview Guides, Consent Forms) No specific length requirement for the doctoral Dissertation Final Project research study has been set. However, the length must be appropriate to properly address all of the research questions and/or hypotheses and must reflect doctoral level rigor and academic quality. As a general rule, a minimum of at least 100 pages should be adhered to. The Abstract 12 | P a g e The abstract should not exceed 300 words, and should reflect an accurate and complete account, in summary form, of the doctoral Dissertation Final Project research study. The abstract should be a representation of the facts of the study. An example of content for the abstract can include (a) problem statement as it relates to the nature and purpose of the Dissertation Final Project, (b) methodology employed with accompanying procedures, (c) results and conclusions, and (d) recommendations for future research in the same or related subject area. The Introduction (Chapter 1, previously part and parcel of the prospectus) This part of the Dissertation Final Project introduces the main aspects of the project. It should include the topic of study (clearly delineated), the statement of the problem or purpose of the study, research question(s) and/or research hypotheses, definitions of terms, identification of the limitations and delimitations, and an explanation as to the significance or justification of the study that depicts a worthiness of doctoral research. Chapters 2, 3, 4, and 5 The information contained in each of these chapters will vary based on the Dissertation Final Project topic, and the methodology used. Your committee chair will discuss specific aspects of each of these sections and will include methodology, research design, population and sampling procedures, instrumentation (surveys), procedures, assumptions, limitations, and delimitations. Thus, for all subsequent chapters (2, 3, 4, and 5) your committee chair person will provide you with guidance, checklists, books, and electronic resources that will provide a roadmap for completing your Dissertation Final Project research study. FORMATTING AND WRITING YOUR DISSERTATION FINAL PROJECT Writing Style and the APA Manual The preferred and indeed required writing style for the doctoral Dissertation Final Project research study is the APA format. The latest revision of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, or APA manual should be used. 13 | P a g e
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