Activity 1: Write the Chapter Introduction ( completed)
Activity Description
Write the Introduction to Chapter Four: The first step in developing chapter four is to create an introduction to chapter four this section should include includes a brief overview of the focus of the study and the research questions.
Submit the outline which will be a page or less in length.
Activity 2: Identify and Describe Participants and Location ( completed)
Activity Description
In Chapter Four a description of the participants and setting is provided. A detailed description is provided in order to accurately situate the findings for the study. This discussion should include overall demographics relevant to the study concerning participants and the setting or location. In some cases, a description of the community is necessary. Keep in mind even in theoretical studies there is a population of focus and often a geographic region that should be appropriately described. A paragraph description is required for all participants interviewed. Keep in mind any issues regarding confidentiality. Graphical representations of demographic data are standard in this section.
Provide a description of the participants and location. 1 to 3 pages as needed.
Activity 3: Describe Identification of Themes or Significant…
Activity Description
Write the Themes or Significant Results: Following the introduction and any demographic information, you assert the significant results or themes in response to the research questions. This is a very clear and structured presentation of the results. Create an outline for presentation of the results to help facilitate the presentation of the evidence.
For Quantitative Studies The outline should start with the Research Question then followed by Results.
For Qualitative Studies the outline should start with the Research Question, followed by the interview question that best corresponds to the research question and then themes related to participants response. Keep in mind that this is an outline so themes should be words or short phrases. Major themes include ideas, concepts, or issues identified by half or more of the participants. Minor themes are those ideas, concepts, or issues identified by two or more but less than half of the participants.
The layout should be:
Research Question
Interview Question
Theme
Theme
Theme
For Qualitative Systematic Reviews the outline should begin with Research Questions followed by themes. One important note. The themes in the chapter four cannot simply be headings from chapter two. The themes must be ideas of concepts that provide answers to the research questions as a result of the reviewed studies. Themes should be a word or phrase that describes the idea or concept being presented.
The Layout should be:
Research Question
Theme
Theme
Theme
Submit paper for the outline of the presentation of the results to reflect significant results or themes. 2 to 4 pages.
Activity 4: Write the context for each Research Question
Activity Description
Context for Research Questions: The first step in presenting the results to the research questions is to remind the reader the context for the questions. When the research question was established, the researcher has a particular aim and scope in mind. In Chapter Two the literature review provided a foundation for what is known about key areas of the study. Using the foundation established in Chapter Two provide an introduction for each research question and include context for the range of possibilities in response to the question using the literature presented in chapter two. From the context are the statistical results or themes.
Submit paper describing the context for each research question. 1 to 2 pages.
Activity 5: Presentation of Results Research Question One
Activity Description
Presentation of Results: The presentation of the results for the research questions will follow your description of the participants and location. Present the results in response to specific research question one. Provide the context for the research questions. Assert predominate results or themes in response to the questions and then present in that order. Note themes generally emerge in more than one way. Clearly show the themes or responses that are predominate. Over half of participant indication is needed to establish a theme (ie: 5 out of 8). As you present the results present a Discussion of each Result that includes a brief interpretation of the results to give the data meaning. Use the doctoral project template to present the results.
Submit paper for presentation of Results for Research Question One. Paper should be 3 to 8 pages depending on type of study (Qualitative or Theoretical Studies tend to be longer due to the necessary depth and richness of the data)
Activity 6: Presentation of Results Research Questions T
Activity Description
Presentation of Results: The presentation of the results for the research questions will follow your description of the participants and location. Present the results in response to specific research questions two, three and any additional research questions you may have. Provide the context for the research questions. Assert predominate results or themes in response to the questions and then present in that order. Note themes generally emerge in more than one way. Clearly show the themes or responses that are predominate. Over half of participant indication is needed to establish a theme (ie: 5 out of 8). As you present the results present a Discussion of each Result that includes a brief interpretation of the results to give the data meaning. Use the doctoral project template to present the results.
Submit paper for presentation of Results for Research Questions Two, Three and any additional research questions you may have. Paper should be 3 to 8 pages depending on type of study (Qualitative or Theoretical Studies tend to be longer due to the necessary depth and richness of the data).
Activity Outcomes
Juxtapose the findings with scholarly literature relative to the topic.
Activity 7: Complete Chapter 4 with Rubric (sum of Activity 1-6)
Activity Description
Chapter Four is the presentation of results for your Doctoral Project. It gives the reader sufficient information about the participants and location and the significant or predominate results in response to the research questions.
Chapter Four contains the following parts: Introduction with Research Questions, Participant and location description, results to each research questions, and summary. Please refer to the Doctoral Project Manual and video for additional information on Chapter 4.
Chapter Four is where the results from this project are articulated in response to the research questions.
An introduction of the chapter is provided which includes a brief overview of the focus of the study. Next, describe the participants and location. The results will follow in response to each research questions. Only the amount of explanation necessary to help the reader understand the basis for the outcomes of the results is included. The discussion of the research and implications is reserved for Chapter Five. The report of the results must be thorough enough for the reader to make an independent judgment about the research. Summarize the overall findings established from the results presented.
Use the doctoral project template and submit paper of Chapter Four with the Rubric. 10 to 30 pages depending on methodology and your specific study.
You will submit your Chapter Four again in Section 8.
Activity Outcomes
Juxtapose the findings with scholarly literature relative to the topic.
Activity 8: Description of Study
Activity Description
Chapter Five is where the discussion of the findings from the study are presented. The discussion should align the findings with the theoretical and conceptual framework that was defined in Chapter Two.
Begin with a brief overview of the study which includes the purpose of your study. Name the methodology. For example, you might say “The purpose of this quantitative study was to . . . .”
The introduction to Chapter 5 includes a brief overview of your study, which includes the problem, purpose, research questions and brief description of the methodology.
Submit paper with the introduction of your Chapter 5. 1 page.
Activity Outcomes
Provide an answer to each research question posed.
Activity 9: Discussion of Findings
Activity Description
Assert and connect the findings to the predominate studies identified in the literature review, indicating how the results relate to this literature and provides explanations for the findings. Although much of this creative emphasis will be revealed in how the results are correlated with the existing literature, the significance of the findings beyond data analysis should be speculated. Provide a discussion regarding changes in the limitations or delimitations of the research if any.
Submit paper with the discussion of the findings for your study. 4-5 pages.
Activity 10: Present Implications for Practice
Activity Description
Write Recommendations for Practice: The candidate will present a discussion of the implications of the study for professional practice and scholarly work in the field of psychology. The candidate should clearly present how the knowledge gained through this study should be applied in the practice of psychology respective to the specific area of focus. This is you should articulate your expertise. Do not be modest or shy in this section you know the topic and let it be known, this include your views on changes in practice.
Submit paper describing the Implications for Practice and Recommendations for Research. 2 to 4 pages.
Activity Outcomes
Postulate implications for practice linked to specific findings.
Activity 11: Link Recommendations to Findings and Study
Activity Description
Write Recommendations for Research: The candidate will present suggested future research topics based on the study that could expand this field of knowledge from the study or which will direct scholars to new areas for further exploration. You should where provide clear ideas on the type of study that would best address the identified research needs including suggested methodology. Keep in mind someone may see this information and be inspired to conduct that recommended research.
Submit paper describing the Implications for Practice and Recommendations for Research. 2 to 4 pages.
Activity 12: Submit Chapter Five with Rubric (sum of Activity 8-11)
Activity Description
Chapter Five is where the discussion of the findings from the study are presented. The discussion should align the findings with the theoretical framework that was defined in Chapter One.
Begin with a brief overview of the study which includes the description of the methodology and the purpose of the study.
Next connect the results to the predominate studies identified in the literature review, indicating how the results relate to this literature and provides explanations for the results. Although much of this creative emphasis will be revealed in how the results are correlated with the existing literature, the significance of the results beyond data analysis should be speculated. Provide a discussion regarding changes in the limitations or delimitations of the research.
You will present a discussion of the implications of the study for professional practice and scholarly work in the field of psychology. Include are any recommendations for changes in psychological concepts and knowledge, or any recommended changes applied to clinical practice. All implications are to be linked explicitly to specific results from the candidates study.
Additionally, you will present suggested future research topics based on your study that could expand this field of knowledge or which will direct scholars to new areas for further exploration.
Finally, you will summarize personal insights and any final reflections in conclusion of the study.
Use the Doctoral Project template and submit paper of your Chapter Five with the Rubric. 10 to 15 pages.
Note: The Doc Project Assessment Rubrics is located under Resources in your course
Activity Outcomes
Juxtapose the findings with scholarly literature relative to the topic.
Activity Description
An important aspect of the doctoral project process is the review and refinement of your work. The refinement of work is necessary as you become more expert in your study. Having completed Chapters 4 and 5, you will need to go back and review your Chapter One, Two and Three and refine those chapters to support your results and findings. Keep in mind in scholarly writing work can always be improved upon. The expectation is that identify areas to improve upon the writing and highlights changes so that the chair can easily see what is changed.
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Activity Outcomes
Juxtapose the findings with scholarly literature relative to the topic.
Activity 16: Timeline for Doctoral Project to Graduation
Activity Description
Complete Timeline for Doctoral Project Coursework to Graduation. Discuss any issues or concerns regarding the completion of the project. What challenges are you experiencing or anticipate facing? What strategies will you use to overcome them? See sample under Additional Resources
