Strategies to Grow and Expand a Nonprofit Business
Module 8: Final Draft Dissertation Proposal (DBA Students Only)
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- Due Aug 6 by 11:59pm
- Points 150
- Submitting a file upload
Note: Submit your assignment here only if you are a student in the Doctor of Business Administration program. The assignment requirements are the same for all students, but different rubrics are being used to assess learning outcomes for different doctoral programs.
If you are not a DBA student, go to Module 8: Final Draft Dissertation Proposal (DHA Students Only), Module 8: Final Draft Dissertation Proposal (IDL Students Only), or Module 8: Final Draft Dissertation Proposal (All Other Students).
Purpose
This assignment is intended to help you learn to do the following: write a draft dissertation/research proposal of your potential dissertation or research article.
Action Items
- Based on your research topic and research questions, write a draft of your potential dissertation proposal/research article following the layout below. Ensure that you incorporate all the feedback provided throughout the course in respective parts of previous assignments related to your research proposal.
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- Abstract
- Introduction
- Background of the study
- Statement of the problem
- Significance of the study
- Conceptual and/or theoretical framework
- Research questions and hypotheses
- Definition of terms
- Limitation and delimitation of the study
- Summary of Key Literature Informing and Supporting your Study
- Introduction to the literature
- Critical review of relevant literature (address research on the variables and/or problem of the proposed study. This includes consistencies and gaps in the research relative to the proposed study, strengths and weaknesses of previous studies)
- Summary and conclusion of the Literature (address how the literature supports the need for the proposed study)
- Research Design and Methodology
- Description of research design
- Description of research participants/population of Interest
- Sampling plan
- Sample size determination
- Operationalization of variables
- Measurement and instrumentation
- Reliability and validity
- Data collection plans and procedures
- Data analysis plans and procedures
- References Cited
- Submit the completed first draft of your assignment. Your work will automatically be checked by Turnitin.
- Access your Turnitin report by reviewing your Submission Details for this assignment. Revise your work as needed based on the feedback.
- By the due date indicated, re-submit the final version of your work.
Grading Criteria
Read the assignment rubric to understand how your work will be assessed.
This assignment is also used to assess DBA Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) through the rubric. The PLO assessment will appear as a separate row within the rubric; it will not contribute points to the assignment.
For your information, the following PLO is being assessed:
- PLO 1: Demonstrate effective research skills: Formulate a research problem; integrate previous literature into an appropriate literature review; design a research study; analyze data; summarize & present research results; discuss research results.
Rubric
Draft Dissertation/Research Proposal (DBA Students)
| Criteria | Ratings | Pts | |
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| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeResearch Problem, Statement of the Problem, Research Questions |
25 to >22.0 pts Proficient Provided solid research problems, purpose statement, questions/hypotheses. The different components were solidly aligned and demonstrated strong significance of the study.
22 to >20.0 pts Acceptable Provided clear research problems, purpose statement, questions/hypotheses. The different components were aligned adequately.
20 to >0 pts Unacceptable Failed to provide clear research problems, purpose statement, questions/hypotheses. The different components were not aligned adequately.
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25 pts |
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| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeRelevant Theory, Concept, and Literature Review |
15 to >13.0 pts Proficient Built a solid connection between theory, concepts, or practice to the proposed research. Presented solid summarized literature review as directed in the assignment.
13 to >12.0 pts Acceptable Adequately connected any relevant theory, concepts, or practice to the proposed research. Presented adequate summarized literature review as directed in the assignment.
12 to >0 pts Unacceptable Failed to adequately connect any relevant theory, concepts, or practice to the proposed research. Failed to present relevant summarized literature review as directed in the assignment.
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15 pts |
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| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeResearch Design and Methodology |
10 to >9.0 pts Proficient Clearly described a strong research design and methods to be used.
9 to >8.0 pts Acceptable Clearly described an adequate research design and methods to be used.
8 to >0 pts Unacceptable Failed to clearly describe an adequate research design and methods to be used.
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10 pts |
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| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePopulation, Sampling plan, and Sample |
25 to >22.0 pts Proficient Adequately identified the population and sample for the study. Provided solid rationale for the selection of the population, sample, and sampling plan.
22 to >20.0 pts Acceptable Adequately identified the population, sample, and sampling plan for the study.
20 to >0 pts Unacceptable Failed to adequately identify the population, sample, and the sampling plan for the study.
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25 pts |
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| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeData Collection Instruments |
15 to >13.0 pts Proficient Provided a clear description of the instrument(s) to be used. For self-created instruments(s), provided solid discussions on validity and reliability, as applicable. For existing instrument(s), provided strong rationales for the selection of the instrument(s) (include evidence of validity and reliability, as applicable).
13 to >12.0 pts Acceptable Provided a clear description of the instrument(s) to be used. For self-created instruments(s), provided some discussions on validity and reliability, as applicable. For existing instrument(s), provided adequate rationales for the selection of the instrument(s) (include evidence of validity and reliability, as applicable).
12 to >0 pts Unacceptable Failed to provide a clear description of the instrument(s) to be used. For self-created instrument(s), failed to include adequate discussions of validity and reliability, as applicable. For existing instrument(s), failed to provide adequate rationales for the selection of the instrument(s).
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15 pts |
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| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeThreats to Reliability Validity |
15 to >13.0 pts Proficient Adequately identified all threats to reliability and validity and how to address all of them (internal and external, as applicable).
13 to >12.0 pts Acceptable Adequately identified most major threats to reliability and validity and how to address some of them (internal and external, as applicable).
12 to >0 pts Unacceptable Failed to identify potential ethical issues. Did not provide systematic and solid approaches in addressing these issues.
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15 pts |
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| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeData Collection Plans and Procedures |
10 to >9.0 pts Proficient Presented a solid data collection plan and procedures, including how to seek permissions needed to collect data.
9 to >8.0 pts Acceptable Adequately discussed data collection plan and permissions needed to collect data.
8 to >0 pts Unacceptable Failed to adequately discuss data collection plan and permissions needed to collect data.
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10 pts |
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| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeData Analysis Plans and Procedures |
15 to >13.0 pts Proficient Presented a solid data analysis plan and procedures that addresses research question(s) and/or hypothesis, including data screening and cleaning to seek of data.
13 to >12.0 pts Acceptable Adequately discussed data analysis plans and procedures needed to analyze data.
12 to >0 pts Unacceptable Failed to adequately discuss data analysis plan and procedures needed to analyze data.
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15 pts |
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| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeEthical Issues |
10 to >9.0 pts Proficient Adequately identified potential ethical issues. Provided systematic and solid approaches in addressing these issues.
9 to >8.0 pts Acceptable Adequately identified potential ethical issues and strategies to address the identified issues.
8 to >0 pts Unacceptable Failed to adequately identify potential ethical issues and how to address them.
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10 pts |
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| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA, Grammar, and Spelling |
10 to >9.0 pts Proficient Used clear headings in the document to distinguish sections of the writing. Used APA style for the document itself and for references. Spelling and grammar were impeccable.
9 to >8.0 pts Acceptable Used clear headings in the document to distinguish sections of the writing. Used APA style for the document itself and for references. Spelling and grammar were close to impeccable.
8 to >0 pts Unacceptable Did not use clear headings in the document to distinguish sections of the writing AND/OR did not use APA style appropriately or at all for the document itself and for references or references were missing AND/OR the document contained too many spelling and grammar errors.
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10 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDBA PLO 1: Demonstrate effective research skills: Formulate a research problem; integrate previous literature into an appropriate literature review; design a research study; analyze data; summarize & present research results; discuss research results. threshold: 3.0 pts |
3 pts Exceeds Expectations
2 pts Meets Expectations
1 pts Does Not Meet Expectations
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| Total Points: 150 | |||
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