Dissertation Prospectus

Using research of the current literature on the topic selected and relevant to quality management and productivity, prepare a 5–8-page prospectus response complying with the formatting and content instructions below.

Format

• Minimum of 5 pages and maximum of 8 pages, double spaced, not including title page, abstract, and reference page
• Current APA format
• Minimum of 10 scholarly journal references; each reference must be less than 10 years old
• Reference page in current APA format, including active, permanent/stable URL links (for online resources)
• Double space between references and single space within the reference

 

Content

• A title page that includes:
  • Course number and name
  • Case name
  • Student name
  • Date submitted
  • Respectfully submitted to: (instructor’s name)
  • Abstract
    • Problem Statement
    • Purpose Statement/Research Questions
    • Conceptual Framework
    • For Quantitative Studies: Hypothesis/Hypotheses (supported by literature review citations and based on level of empirical knowledge gained from the review of the literature)
    • Selected Research Approach/Rationale for This Approach
      • How the data will be measured
      • How the data will be collected
      • How the data will be analyzed
      • How will conclusions be drawn
      • What limitations exist
    • Expected contributions of the research and expected outcomes
    • Summary

 

Submit your Dissertation Prospectus through SafeAssign by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Sunday of Module 3/Week 5.