This is a narrative assignment using the appropriate template and headings. See the Document Contents section of this guide for additional guidance.
Your submission will include the following:
Title Block
· Last Name, First Name
· Cognate
· Research Paradigm
· Planned Research Design (Case Study or Consulting Project)
· Proposed Topic
The body of the document will include:
· Introductory paragraph
· Diagram showing all elements of the framework and flow of action and information
· Concepts – The concepts (i.e. higher productivity is related to higher job satisfaction) that are related to your research study. Use sub-points for each concept. Start with a descriptor and then discuss the concept.
Theories – The formal theories (i.e. Maslow’s Motivational Theory, Transformational
Leadership Theory, etc.) that are related to your research study. Use sub-points for each
theory. Start with the name of the theory and then discuss it.
Actors – The people groups (i.e. leaders, followers, accountants, etc.) or organizations that
are related to your research study. Start with a Descriptor and then discuss the actor.
Constructs & Variables – The variables found in your research study (i.e. profit, leadership style, intrinsic motivation, etc.) Start with a descriptor and then discuss the construct or
variable.
Relationship Between Concepts, Theories, Actors, Constructs, and Variables – Detailed
discussion of the interaction and flow of information and action between the elements of
the research framework.
Summary
Reference list
