The Doctoral Study

QUALITATIVE RESEARCH RESULTS

The Doctoral Study

The previous modules described in detail how the SLP for this course will produce a document that will begin a working draft of a proposal for your Doctoral Study.  It is now time to attempt this ourselves and take the next step by developing a mini-proposal for your doctoral study.

Module 5:  The Problem/Puzzle

Write up a 4-page mini-proposal for the Doctoral Study you are thinking about doing at this point in time.

The tentative title of your study.

Explain what is driving your interest in your research topic.

Define the problem have you identified that your research might address or help resolve.

What puzzle about your area of interest do you want to solve?

Propose a set of RQ’s (5-10) which you will eventually reduce to 1 or 2.

SLP Assignment Expectations

Although the SLP is a less formal document than a case study, it is expected that you follow APA convention at the doctoral level. Also, although you are asked for your opinion, remember that it is good practice to avoid writing in the first person. Instead, focus on stating the facts as you perceive them to be while writing in the third person—and cite supporting sources