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Proposal Defense

Your Name
Title of Dissertation

Chair: Dr. Name of Chair

Date:

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Statement of the Problem

As stated in Ch. 1

Source your points

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Purpose of the Study

As stated in your proposal

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Research Questions

As stated in Ch. 1 and 3

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Significance of the Study

Who benefits and how?

As stated in Ch. 1
Source as needed

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Sample and Population

Describe the population

Describe the sample (give numbers of individuals for the sample)

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Instrumentation

As articulated in Ch. 3

Have copies of your protocols available for your defense

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Data Collection

As articulated in Ch. 3

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Data Analysis

Describe analysis

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Timeline

July 2014 – Complete IRB

August 2014 – Data Collection
September/October 2014 – Data Analysis

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Abstract Review for IRB

Review Abstract for IRB requirements

Provide a simple explanation of the study and briefly address (in 1 to 2 sentences) each
of the following points: rationale; intervention; objectives or purpose; study population or
sample characteristics; study methodology; study endpoints or outcomes; statistics and
plans for analysis.
1. State the theoretical framework
2. State the purpose of the study, relevant research questions, and study
goals/endpoints in response to the research questions
3. Describe the methods that will be employed in the study (including the following):
 Proposed Participants
 Proposed Instruments/Research Design
 Proposed Data Collection
 Proposed Data Analysis
Use APA Formatting and Guidelines
Provide as handout
Abstract template available from DSC

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Thank You

Your questions are welcome

Your Contact Information:

Name
Email
Tel

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