prospectus 2 1
Section A
one or two research questions (based on the gaps/limitations you’ve identified so far) as well as an explanation of theoretical or conceptual framework of your proposed study.
- State the purpose of your study.
- Briefly describe one or two theories or conceptual models related to your dissertation topic (anchored in your literature review thus far).
- Describe one or two research questions that could fill a potential gap in the literature and form the basis of your dissertation.
- Your research question(s) must be aligned with the research problems(s) (gaps/limitations) you identified in Week 5, the purpose of your study, AND the theory and/or conceptual model you’ve selected that forms the foundation for your study.
Section B
- Your revised Problem Statement and Background sections of the prospectus (based on feedback you have received to date).
- The Significance and Framework Sections of your prospectus.
Resource
- Creswell, J. W., Creswell, J. D. (2018). Research design: Qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods (5th ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.