DOC 690 – DSP PROSPECTUS RUBRIC
To be used to assess DSP Prospectus draft and presentation by evaluating committee. Evaluation is to determine minimum understanding of concepts to move into proposal phase of DSP.
Date: June 16, 2021 Evaluators: Dr. Christopher Linski and DBA Faculty Doctoral Studies Director: Dr. Indira Guzman
Assessment
Condensed Version of Components Required
Satisfactory
Needs Improvements
Chapter I: Introduction to the Study
1
Background of Topic and Organization (context)
X
2
Statement of the Problem
X
3
Purpose of the Study
X
4
Conceptual Framework
X
5
Research Questions (alignment to problem)
X
6
Significance of the Study
X
Chapter II: Literature Review
7
Industry and Organizational Analysis
X
8
Scholarly/Practitioner Literature Review
(must include two theories/models)
X
Chapter III: Methodology
9
Rationale for Methodology (Qual/Mixed Method)
X
10
Rationale for Design (Case Study, etc.)
X
11
Population Traits, Sample Size
X
12
Simplified Data Collection Process
X
13
Simplified Data Analysis Process
X
14
Alignment of Problem, Method, Design
X
15
Feasibility of the Proposed Study
X
16
Overall Level of Doctoral Writing
X
Evaluating committee will vote on whether student has been successful in the Prospectus Presentation. A Pass means the committee believes student can move to Chair supervision.
Faculty Comments and Recommendations:
1. Recommend removing third research question.
2. Ensure minimum of at least 15 sample size total.
3. Ensure significance leads to “expectation of” so you are not promising an outcome.
In addition to the recommendations above, all students should conduct a final review of spelling, grammar, and APA format throughout the document. Upon completion of all edits, students should conduct a final update of the Table of Contents using the MS Word capabilities.
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Additional Comments for All Students:
1. Make sure there is an alignment between your problem statement (real problem), research question, theory and methodology.
2. Do not stop working on your DSP. You are pretty much done with DOC690 and the next term begins July 12, 2021. Please use this time to make DSP progress.
3. Discuss researcher bias and possible conflict of interest, especially if you own the research site company, work for the company, or know personally the stakeholders. Be transparent and discuss all the attempts you make to avoid or reduce biases.
4. Become an expert on your research methodology and techniques. For example, if you will conduct interviews, read best practices and practice, practice.
5. Document everything. Remember that your document must be like a recipe that provides the exact details of how the researcher will conduct the research.
6. If you are concerned about reaching out participants, come up with a back up plan.
7. We encourage you to collaborate with your peers. Peer support is important. Join our DBA LinkedIn page https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13667193/
8. As you develop your instruments, you will need to validate your instruments and ensure reliability. Most students use an expert with a doctoral degree and an expert of practice in your field of study.
9. Remember that your DSP will be published at the end of the research. Please make sure it is well written and avoid typos and grammatical errors.
Overall Recommendation:
[ X ] Pass. Ready to begin formal DSP work under DSP Chair supervision.
[ ] No Pass. Student is not ready to begin formal DSP work. Student needs to retake DOC690.
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