ORST 605 ORGANIZATIONAL RESEARCH METHODS: Capstone Research Proposal

Submit (via Moodle) the Conceptualization and Framework section of your proposal, using the course schedule chart below. Note, you may optionally summarize from your past literature review (Dr. Robinson’s class) if desired. You may also develop a new, very brief, literature review summary if you wish.  (4-5 pages, plus references)

Title Page (APA)
Table of Contents
Introduction/Context (1 page)
Description of Need/Problem (1-2 pp.)
   - Explain the specific issue to be addressed
   - Define the research question
Literature Review (2 pp.)
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Submit (via Moodle) the Rationale for Selecting Research Method section of your proposal, using the chart below. (3-5 pages, plus references/appendices, if any).

Description of Research Strategy (2-3 pp.)
   - How does this strategy fit the problem/
      issue/research question?
   - What are its strengths and potential 
      limitations as it applies to your project?
   - Why did you choose this method over 
      other methods?
Literature-based Discussion of the Research Method (1-2 pp.)
   - What are the key steps of this research 
      method?
   - How will you define/select your  
      population?
   - How will you ensure sample size is 
      representative of the defined population?

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Compile the Conceptualization and Framework and the Rationale for Selecting Research Method sections; add the Basic Research Steps section of your proposal. Be sure to incorporate changes from instructor feedback from your earlier papers and add all new sections for this final proposal document. (Includes: Weeks 3 and 4 assignments, Basic Research Steps (2-3 pages), along with title page, abstract, references, appendices).

Basic Research Steps: (2-3 pp. total)

Craft research/survey questions (qualitative or quantitative); include in an appendix

Describe the criteria/process for inviting project participation and educating research participants

Identify potential risks to participants, and if applicable, the organization
   - What steps will you take to minimize   
      risks?

Create informed consent form(s); include an appendix.

Explain proposed data gathering procedures.

Discuss deliverables/expected outcomes that you anticipate as a result of your research.

Abstract (no more than 1/2 p.)
Create/Update Table of Contents
Create Project Timeline
Complete References Page
Appendices