Module 4 – SLP
OVERVIEW OF METHODS IN BUSINESS RESEARCH
You will need to present your study in a live format multiple times as you progress through the program. This experience not only helps you develop an essential skillset as a scholar-practitioner, but also forces you to think differently about your topic, which may lead to greater insights and deeper understanding. Toward this end, you are expected to begin developing the skeleton structure of your research topic in the form of a PowerPoint presentation.
As you address the components of the mini-proposal outlined below, pretend you are writing this document for committee members of your doctoral project. Provide enough detail to indicate that you have given each step of the research process serious consideration. Prepare a PowerPoint presentation of your mini-proposal with the following components:
- Title: Provide a title for your proposal.
- Rationale: Identify the topic and describe why this study is needed for a given organization (include a justification of the importance of your topic either from empirical evidence or literature).
- Research Question(s): Identify one or two research questions based on the rationale.
- Literature Review: What topics would have to be covered in your literature review? (Just list the topics.) List business theories that would be relevant to this study. Explain why they would be relevant.
- Methodology: Discuss the research design (e.g., qualitative case study, quantitative survey, action/evaluation research) that would be appropriate to answer your research question(s).
- Who would be the participants?
- What specific characteristics do they have that are needed to answer your research question?
- What would be the procedures for data collection and analysis?
- Significance: Discuss how your research would help the organization and who would benefit.
- Reference list
Feel free to use and adapt the existing DSP Presentation Template found in the site under the Forms & Templates tab, as this template will be the one you are expected to use in your more formal presentations. For the purposes of this assignment, you only need to address the components in the above list. You do not need to address all areas of the existing template at this point in the program, but I would like you to become familiar with this important resource. Upload your presentation into the SLP 4 dropbox.
Please note that for SLP 5 you will be asked to record a 5- to 8-minute (no more than 8 minutes) video presentation using these slides with Blackboard Collaborate. Then you will share the link to your presentation in the Module 5 Discussion.
You will need to present your study in a live format multiple times as you progress through the program. This experience not only helps you develop an essential skillset as a scholar-practitioner, but also forces you to think differently about your topic, which may lead to greater insights and deeper understanding. Toward this end, you are expected to begin developing the skeleton structure of your research topic in the form of a PowerPoint presentation.
As you address the components of the mini-proposal outlined below, pretend you are writing this document for committee members of your doctoral project. Provide enough detail to indicate that you have given each step of the research process serious consideration. Prepare a PowerPoint presentation of your mini-proposal with the following components:
- Title: Provide a title for your proposal.
- Rationale: Identify the topic and describe why this study is needed for a given organization (include a justification of the importance of your topic either from empirical evidence or literature).
- Research Question(s): Identify one or two research questions based on the rationale.
- Literature Review: What topics would have to be covered in your literature review? (Just list the topics.) List business theories that would be relevant to this study. Explain why they would be relevant.
- Methodology: Discuss the research design (e.g., qualitative case study, quantitative survey, action/evaluation research) that would be appropriate to answer your research question(s).
- Who would be the participants?
- What specific characteristics do they have that are needed to answer your research question?
- What would be the procedures for data collection and analysis?
- Significance: Discuss how your research would help the organization and who would benefit.
- Reference list
Feel free to use and adapt the existing DSP Presentation Template found in the site under the Forms & Templates tab, as this template will be the one you are expected to use in your more formal presentations. For the purposes of this assignment, you only need to address the components in the above list. You do not need to address all areas of the existing template at this point in the program, but I would like you to become familiar with this important resource. Upload your presentation into the SLP 4 dropbox.
Please note that for SLP 5 you will be asked to record a 5- to 8-minute (no more than 8 minutes) video presentation using these slides with Blackboard Collaborate. Then you will share the link to your presentation in the Module 5 Discussion.
SLP Assignment Expectations
Length: The PowerPoint presentation should have 7 to 12 slides.
Organization: Slide titles should be used to organize your paper according to the questions.
Grammar and Spelling: While no points are deducted for minor errors, assignments are expected to adhere to standard guidelines of grammar, spelling, punctuation, and sentence syntax. Points may be deducted if grammar and spelling impact clarity. We encourage you to use tools such as grammarly.com and proofread your paper before submission.
As you complete your assignment, make sure you do the following:
- Answer the assignment questions directly.
- Stay focused on the precise assignment questions. Do not go off on tangents or devote a lot of space to summarizing general background materials.
- Use evidence from your readings to justify your conclusions.
- Be sure to cite at least five credible resources.
- Make sure to reference your sources of information with both a bibliography and in-text citations. See Trident’s guide, including the References/Citation Examples tab. Another resource is the Writing Style Guide, which is found under My Resources in the TLC Portal.
Your assignment will be graded using the following criteria:
- Assignment-driven Criteria: Student demonstrates mastery covering all key elements of the assignment.
- Critical Thinking/ Application to Professional Practice: Student demonstrates mastery conceptualizing the problem, and analyzing information. Conclusions are logically presented and applied to professional practice in an exceptional manner.
- Business Writing and Quality of References: Student demonstrates mastery and proficiency in written communication and use of appropriate and relevant literature at the doctoral level.
- Citing Sources: Student demonstrates mastery applying APA formatting standards to both in text citations and the reference list.
- Professionalism and Timeliness: Assignments are submitted on time.
Length: The PowerPoint presentation should have 7 to 12 slides.
Organization: Slide titles should be used to organize your paper according to the questions.
Grammar and Spelling: While no points are deducted for minor errors, assignments are expected to adhere to standard guidelines of grammar, spelling, punctuation, and sentence syntax. Points may be deducted if grammar and spelling impact clarity. We encourage you to use tools such as grammarly.com and proofread your paper before submission.
As you complete your assignment, make sure you do the following:
- Answer the assignment questions directly.
- Stay focused on the precise assignment questions. Do not go off on tangents or devote a lot of space to summarizing general background materials.
- Use evidence from your readings to justify your conclusions.
- Be sure to cite at least five credible resources.
- Make sure to reference your sources of information with both a bibliography and in-text citations. See Trident’s guide, including the References/Citation Examples tab. Another resource is the Writing Style Guide, which is found under My Resources in the TLC Portal.
Your assignment will be graded using the following criteria:
- Assignment-driven Criteria: Student demonstrates mastery covering all key elements of the assignment.
- Critical Thinking/ Application to Professional Practice: Student demonstrates mastery conceptualizing the problem, and analyzing information. Conclusions are logically presented and applied to professional practice in an exceptional manner.
- Business Writing and Quality of References: Student demonstrates mastery and proficiency in written communication and use of appropriate and relevant literature at the doctoral level.
- Citing Sources: Student demonstrates mastery applying APA formatting standards to both in text citations and the reference list.
- Professionalism and Timeliness: Assignments are submitted on time.
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