Research Plan Chapter
For this assignment, you will complete a working copy of Chapter 1 of your dissertation. In Chapter 1, you will provide a strong background and foundation for your study. Essentially, you are making a case for your study, so be clear and liberally use current literature to support your assertions. The more work you put into Chapter 1 now, the less work you will have to do when you enter EDUC 989 with your Chair. INSTRUCTIONS. After completing the assigned reading, candidates will use the Qualitative Dissertation Template located in the SOE Doctoral Community. The SOE Doctoral Community link is located on the Research Plan: Chapter One Assignment page under Research Plan Resources. The candidate will submit a well-developed draft of the first chapter of his/her research plan, including all front matter found in the Qualitative Dissertation Template. Candidates will complete each section of Chapter 1Overview, Background (Historical, Social, Theoretical), Situation to Self, Problem Statement, Purpose Statement, Significance of the Study, Research Questions, Definitions, and Summarypaying special attention to required components and examples. Please also be aware of the following guidelines: There is no required length, but each section outlined on the template must be completed in full All citations should follow APA 7th edition guidelines There is no required number of citations for Chapter 1, but a completed proposal (Chapters 1-3) should have a minimum of 100 sources All sources should be scholarly sources