Based on the work you have been doing on your research topic, complete either the Problem Statement template or the Project Justification Statement template. In the discussion forum below, address the following:
- Describe the process of identifying your general and specific problem statements or your justification statement
- Provide evidence that your work is sound and well-supported by the literature
- Discuss the additional work you will need to do to further develop your problem or justification statement in advance of your first Dissertation or ADP Planning course.
- Attach the draft of your Problem or Justification Statement template to your discussion forum posting.
Template_AUPowerPoint_2012.02 The University of Arizona Global Campus Proprietary & Confidential - For Internal Use Only Highlights for Students Doctoral Research Process The University of Arizona Global Campus Proprietary & Confidential - For Internal Use Only Let’s talk about your doctoral journey… The University of Arizona Global Campus Proprietary & Confidential - For Internal Use Only What is a Doctoral Research Project? A formal paper based on original research that adds to existing knowledge in your topic area Purpose is to demonstrate mastery of the technical aspects of research Add new and significant contributions to the general knowledge in your field Written in formal academic language Requires analysis, synthesis, and evaluation of data and other information to draw conclusions about your specific topic APA format (7th Edition) Resources to assist Research Resource Center Writing Center and Library SMARTLab The University of Arizona Global Campus Proprietary & Confidential - For Internal Use Only What is in a Doctoral Research Project? Contains the following chapters Dissertation 1. Introduction 2. Review of the Literature 3. Methods 4. Results 5. Discussion Applied Doctoral Project 1. Project Justification 2. Review of the Literature 3. Project Approach 4. Findings, Evaluation of Findings and Recommendations COURSES TO GUIDE STUDENTS Doctoral Capstone Seminar • Final class in your program designed to synthesize concepts learned in course work Dissertation/ADP Planning I • Finalize research topic and develop the advanced research skills and competencies to begin to draft a Letter of Intent (LOI) or Project Justification Template (PJT) Dissertation/ADP Planning II • Complete a draft of the LOI/PJT, complete training in human subjects’ protection (CITI training), and select a Chair The University of Arizona Global Campus Proprietary & Confidential - For Internal Use Only Phases of the Doctoral Research Process Doctoral Research Process 1. Finalize Research Topic 2. Prepare Letter of Intent (LOI) 3. Select Chair and Committee Member 4. Prepare and Defend Research Proposal (Methodologist & Committee Reviews) Mandatory IRB Approval 5. Conduct Research 6. Write and Defend Dissertation The University of Arizona Global Campus Proprietary & Confidential - For Internal Use Only Doctoral Research Process Overview Finalize Research Topic & LOI/PJT Form Committee Prepare & Defend Proposal Conduct Original Research Write Dissertation or Final Project Report Defend Dissertation or Final Project Report The University of Arizona Global Campus Proprietary & Confidential - For Internal Use Only • Research Resource Center (RRC) ◦ Tools and resources, Handbooks, Forms, ProQuest Dissertations and Theses Database • Writing Center • UAGC Library ◦ SAGE Research Methods online database • Dissertation Classroom The University of Arizona Global Campus Proprietary & Confidential - For Internal Use Only Research Review Process • Almost every university has a doctoral research review process where university research scholars review, approve, or recommend changes to your dissertation • All doctoral research must meet the UAGC standards for designing the research, conducting the research, and reporting research findings • Methodological Reader (MR) reviews the Letter of Intent, Proposal, Final Dissertation • Dean or Dean’s Designee reviews final dissertation The University of Arizona Global Campus Proprietary & Confidential - For Internal Use Only Institutional Review Board (IRB) • Every university and most organizations that support research have a federally mandated Institutional Review Board (IRB) • The IRB oversees protection of participants (human subjects) • After methodological and Committee approval through the Preliminary Oral Review, proposal is sent for IRB Review • Structured process with clear guidelines, so should be no surprises • CITI (human subjects’ protection) training required for students, Chairs and committee members • At UAGC, medical research and research with animals is not permitted • Participants may not be solicited and data may not be gathered before IRB approval!! The University of Arizona Global Campus Proprietary & Confidential - For Internal Use Only Link to Research Resource Center • To access the Research Resource Center, go to the Student Portal, and click on the Research Center within the Learning Resources section • You can also access the RRC through the In Residence classroom (under Course Materials) and from your Dissertation Planning and Dissertation classrooms The University of Arizona Global Campus Proprietary & Confidential - For Internal Use Only The University of Arizona Global Campus Proprietary & Confidential - For Internal Use Only Doctoral Research Process Transition Points Transition Point When Approved by: I. Approval of the Letter of Intent OR Project Justification Template After working with the Chair; usually in the first research course Methodological Reader II. Proposal Research Review Upon completion of the dissertation or ADP proposal: Chapters 1, 2, and 3; with approval of the Committee Methodological Reader III. Preliminary Oral Defense After Proposal Research Review Approval Student’s Committee IV. IRB Review After Preliminary Oral Defense; with approval of the Chair Institutional Review Board (IRB) V. Final Research Review Upon completion of the full dissertation or ADP project report; with approval from the Committee Methodological Reader VI. Final Oral Defense After full approval of the Final Research Review Student’s Committee VII. Final Manuscript Review After Final Oral Defense and APA editing; with approval from the Committee Dean of the appropriate school Doctoral Research Process Let’s talk about your doctoral journey… What is a Doctoral Research Project? What is in a Doctoral Research Project? COURSES TO GUIDE STUDENTS Phases of the Doctoral Research Process Doctoral Research Process Overview Slide Number 8 Research Review Process Institutional Review Board (IRB) Link to Research Resource Center Slide Number 12 Doctoral Research Process Transition Points