Discussion - MACJ-595

Instructions: Please read the assigned readings below and complete an essay review (initial post). Your review should include an introduction, a body and a conclusion. The review should include the following: 1) a comprehensive response to the discussion question(s) below; and, (2) a brief critique of the reading.

Discussion

After reading the assigned readings:

(1) Chapters 1, 2 and 3 of course text;

(2) How to Write a Research Proposal: A formal template for preparing a proposal research method.

Videos:

Watch the video entitled, "Thesis Writing: PPS&Q, Writing Fluency and Overcoming procrastination."

Watch the video entitled, "How to Write a Research Proposal? 11 Things to Include in a Thesis Proposal".

Watch the video entitled, "Thesis Planning-Research Approach/Classification."

• Identify and discuss the characteristics of a good thesis. Describe and evaluate your research topic. Please include information related to the following elements: What is the purpose of your research? Who is the population or sample? What is not known about this topic? What is your key variable/phenomena of interest? Why is this topic important?

Oliver, P. (2013). Writing Your Thesis (3rd ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage. ISBN: 9781446267851