Dessertation – Problem, the purpose of the dissertation

Dessertation

Running head: GUIDED IMAGERY AND PROGRESSIVE MUSCLE RELAXATION

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Assignment

Chapter 2 writinng requirements and format

Hello Learners!

I know some of you are working on getting your topics approved for your particular subject areas. However, you must start working on / thinking about your Chapter 2 Literature Review review as soon as you can. The high-level components of the literature review: Chronological, Thematic, Methodological, and Theoretical.  These are not your headings for the sections these represent the content. You will determine the headings for each section. You and I will review your sections at our individual meetings.

Introduction

Topic, problem, the purpose of the dissertation

Search Strategy: Explain the research process used – search results for keywords and journal articles (filters used, publication dates, databases searched).  

Theory/Model/Variables: Overview of theory/model being using and how it evolved.  

Chronological Content

The simplest approach is to trace the development of the topic over time. However, if you choose this strategy, be careful to avoid simply listing and summarizing sources in order. Try to analyze patterns, turning points, and key debates that have shaped the direction of the field. Give your interpretation of how and why certain developments occurred.

Thematic Content

If you have found some recurring central themes that you will continue working with throughout your piece, you can organize your literature review into subsections that address different aspects of the topic. For example, if you are reviewing literature about big data, key themes can include the role of big data analysis in business decision making and strategic goal setting.

Methodological Content

If you draw your sources from different disciplines or fields that use a variety of research methods, you might want to compare the results and conclusions that emerge from different approaches. For example:

· Look at what results have emerged in qualitative/quantitative research

· Discuss how the topic has been approached by empirical versus theoretical scholarship

· Divide the literature into sociological, historical, and cultural sources

Theoretical Content

A literature review is often the foundation for a theoretical framework. You can use it to discuss various theories, models, and definitions of key concepts. You might argue for the relevance of a specific theoretical approach, or combine various theoretical concepts to create a framework for your research.

Student’s Contribution

Tying Theory/Model/Variables, Lit Review, and Testing together. What the student is contributing to the body of knowledge. 

Conclusion

Clear, concise summary of Chapter 2. 

Remember, your Chapter 2 Literature Review must meet the following requirements:

· Quantitative: 40 to 60 pages of scholarly APA literature

· Qualitative: 10,000 to 15,000 words of scholarly APA literature

· 50 to 75 scholarly articles with 85% being scholarly within the last 3 to 5 years

Theory you can use in writing chapter 2

Hi Learners!

Here is a list of common theories used in IT/IS dissertations. Please keep in mind that there are many other theories out there. If your study is using a different theory, you are still ok.

 

Some more inputs from professor

It is very important to think about the alignment in your dissertation.  The hardest part in a dissertation is alignment, i.e., a cited topic, cited problem, and a cited reason (the theory/model) why the problem is happening. Reading between the lines and finding a connection to a problem and a theory/model is often very difficult, and often students grab any theory/model and try to make it fit. You must also consider alignment with your data collection instrument. You may be using a survey, questionnaire, interview questions, etc. The questions in the instrument should measure the constructs/factors/variables in the theory/model used in your research. Spending the time upfront to ensure alignment within your topic, problem statement, theory/model, and data collection instrument will save lots of time towards the end of your dissertation journey.

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