· Ten Strategic Points. Make sure you fill it out so that it is all CURRENT and brief.
· Look at all south Texas and make sure it is correct. CTRL F South Texas to find the ones that are still capital.
· Page 6, Background fill in the sections. Easy I think.
· Definitions of Terms couldn’t find
· Alignment Table- Copy and paste all pieces into it.
· Feasibility Checklist- work on together
· The Problem Space- work on together
· Empirical Articles that already used qualitative research methods to study mental health use.
· Ethical Standards—Add definitions and examples of Belmont Report. Required.
· Interview Questions – create together.
· Read the whole thing through for consistency and editing
Ten Strategic Points
Complete the Ten Strategic Points document below for your chair and committee members to reference during review of your proposal or dissertation. The Ten Strategic Points represents the foundational elements of your study, must be aligned, and should be continuously updated as appropriate based on each iteration of your proposal or dissertation document. For additional detail on the Ten Strategic Points refer to the full document located on the DC Network> Dissertation Resources>Folder 05 Dissertation Template. Please Note: The Ten Strategic Points should be moved to Appendix A in the final dissertation manuscript before moving into Level 7 Form and Formatting.
| Ten Strategic Points Comment by GCU: Do not remove until Level 7 Review – Form and Formatting The ten strategic points emerge from researching literature on a topic, which is based on, or aligned with a defined need or problem space within the literature as well as the learner’s personal passion, future career purpose, and degree area. The Ten Strategic Points document includes the following key points that define the research focus and approach: | ||
| Strategic Points Descriptor | Learner Strategic Points for Proposed Study Comment by GCU: Delete bulleted items within each box as you add your Ten Strategic Points information based on each descriptor. | |
| 1. | Dissertation Topic– Provides a broad research topic area/title. | · Topic comes out of the problem space supported by the literature, not the learner’s head or personal agenda · Aligned to the learners’ program of study, and ideally the emphasis area · Researchable and feasible to complete within the learners’ doctoral program, including extension courses as needed. · Focused |
| 2. | Literature Review – Lists primary points for four sections in the Literature Review: (a) Background of the problem and the need for the study based on citations from the literature; (b) Theoretical foundations (Theories, models, and concepts) and if appropriate the conceptual framework to provide the foundation for study); (c) Review of literature topics with key themes for each one; (d) Summary. | · Background to the problem · Literature is predominantly from past 5 years · Historical treatment of problem being studied · Clearly defines a stated need · Theoretical foundation · Theories, models, or concepts and if appropriate the conceptual framework are described to guide the research and the data collection · Review of literature topics · Relevant to the topic · Demonstrates breadth of knowledge |
| 3. | Problem Statement – Describes the problem to address through the study based on defined needs or problem space supported by the literature | · Statement is structured appropriate for the design · Researchable · Qualitative: Phenomena to be better understood |
| 4. | Sample and Location – Identifies sample, needed sample size, and location (study phenomena with small numbers). | · Size is appropriate for design · Likely to be able to access it/get permission · Identify alternative to their organization (associations, community orgs, research companies, snowball sampling, etc.) |
| 5. | Research Questions – Provides research questions to collect data to address the problem statement. | · Appropriate for the design · Resulting data will address the problem statement · Minimum of 2 |
| 6. | Phenomenon – Describes the phenomenon to be better understood (qualitative). | · Qualitative: Describe the phenomenon to be better understood |
| 7. | Methodology and Design – Describes the selected methodology and specific research design to address the problem statement and research questions. | · Methodology and design sections · Appropriate for problem statement · Justifies the methodology or design using problem statement and citations · Methodology does not discuss design, instrument, data collection · Design does not discuss instrument, data collection, data analysis |
| 8. | Purpose Statement – Provides one sentence statement of purpose including the problem statement, methodology, design, target population, and location. | · Purpose statement = Methodology + design + problem statement + sample + location |
| 9. | Data Collection – Describes primary instruments and sources of data to answer research questions. | · Qualitative: Includes at least two data rich collection approaches or data sources; case study has minimum of 3; quantitative data can be collected to support qualitative sources; demographics are identified and appropriate to the study (but are not counted as a data source) · Describes various permissions needed; sample and sampling approach; recruiting and selecting final sample; data collection steps; how data will be stored, security maintained, privacy maintained |
| 10. | Data Analysis – Describes the specific data analysis approaches to be used to address research questions. | · Qualitative: Include descriptive statistics; analytic approach appropriate for specific design; summary specific to the design · Data analysis approach aligned to the design and RQs |
The Proposal Title Appears in Title Case and is Centered Comment by GCU: American Psychological Association (APA) Style is most commonly used to cite sources within the social sciences. This resource, revised according to the 7th edition of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, offers examples for the general format of APA research papers, in-text citations, footnotes, and the reference page. For specifics, consult the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, 7th edition, second printing. For additional information on APA Style, consult the APA website: http://apastyle.org/learn/index.aspx NOTE: All notes and comments are keyed to the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, 7th edition, second printing. GENERAL FORMAT RULES: Dissertations must be 12 –point Times New Roman typeface, double-spaced on quality standard-sized paper (8.5″ x 11″) with 1-in. margins on the top, bottom, and right side. For binding purposes, the left margin is 1.5 in. [8.03]. To set this in Word, go to: Page Layout > Page Setup> Margins > Custom Margins> Top: 1” Bottom: 1” Left: 1.5” Right: 1” Click “Okay” Page Layout> Orientation> Portrait> NOTE: All text lines are double-spaced. This includes the title, headings, formal block quotes, references, footnotes, and figure captions. Single-spacing is only used within tables, figures, and bulleted lists [8.03]. The first line of each paragraph is indented 0.5 in. Use the tab key which should be set at five to seven spaces [8.03]. If a white tab appears in the comment box, click on the tab to read additional information included in the comment box. Comment by GCU: Formatting note: The effect of the page being centered with a 1.5″ left margin is accomplished by the use of the first line indent here. However, it would be correct to not use the first line indent and set the actual indent for these title pages at 1.5.” Comment by GCU: If the title is longer than one line, double-space it. As a rule, the title should be approximately 12 words. Titles should be descriptive and concise with no abbreviations, jargon, or obscure technical terms. The title should be typed in uppercase and lowercase letters [2.01], also known as “Title Case.” Twelve words will fit on the spine of the printed dissertation.
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