Assignment: Draft Doctoral Study Prospectus

Submit your Doctoral Study Prospectus draft, using the Doctoral Study Template, and include the following elements:

· Problem Statement
· Purpose Statement
· Nature of the Study
· Central Research Question and Interview Questions (qualitative) or Research Question(s) and Hypotheses (quantitative)
· Theoretical/Conceptual Framework
· Significance of the Study
· Review of the Professional and Academic Literature
· Minimum of 10 peer-reviewed references

Please refer to the DBA Doctoral Study Prospectus Guide for more specific information about the length/requirements for each component in the Doctoral Study Prospectus.

Discussion: Understanding the Research Process

Post an assessment of your understanding of the research process. Your assessment should include the following:

· How has your learning from this experience influenced what you will do going forward through your doctoral study process? Be sure to provide supportive examples.

· What areas of weaknesses can you build upon going forward into your Doctoral Study? Be sure to provide supportive examples.

· What opportunities have you identified for promoting positive social change based on your increased understanding? Explain.

· What further questions do you still have about the doctoral research process?